We understand the financial burden families are faced with when a loved on is sick. It is our goal to help lessen that burden so families can focus on what is most important. Our primary mission is provide financial assistance to ALS patients and their families. In addition, we provide assistance to any Massachusetts resident with cancer or another serious illness. Grants are provided to help pay for medical equipment or medical bills not covered by insurance, certain household bills (rent, mortgage, oil, electric, gas, telephone), certain household repairs, contributing toward the cost of a wheel chair van or a family vacation or helping children of ALS patients by purchasing back to school or winter clothing or helping with school tuition.