The Angel Fund is a non-profit
organization dedicated to supporting ALS investigations
at the Cecil B. Day Laboratory for Neuromuscular Research,
internationally recognized for its ground-breaking work
in the fight against this devastating illness. The Angel
Fund accomplishes this mission through fund-raising events
and campaigns; acting as a conduit to the Day Lab for funds
raised by associated events, and through public awareness
initiatives such as direct mail programs, media relations
and this Web Site.
The Angel Fund was established in 1997 by Ginny Delvecchio,
herself an ALS patient. Ginny knew ALS all too well: both
her mother and her brother had died of the same illness.
Ginny’s spirit prevailed, however, and she worked
tirelessly raising awareness of ALS and funds for research
until the disease robbed her of the ability to do so. She
died of ALS in August of 1998.
Since Ginny’s death, the Angel Fund has attracted
growing support. It is infused with the energy and commitment
of people, many of them personally touched by the tragedy
of ALS, who are determined to prevail against this disease.
The Angel Fund Mission:
Our mission is to support research and scientific investigations
at the Cecil B. Day Laboratory by raising funds through
events, campaigns, foundation grants and numerous other
community outreach activities, to aid in finding a cause,
treatment and cure for ALS.
