Acknowledgements

“I have experienced several support groups in this short time and I have to let you know what a difference your team made. The compassion and support we had from Pat helped us during many difficult times. She never made us feel like she was doing a job. She offered support and advice with true concern and compassion. Although I know how very busy she is, she was never too busy to help. I will always remember and appreciate that.”
From a patient’s wife

“I just wanted to thank you for all you have done for our family and all the other families affected by ALS. We are all very fortunate to have the support, insight and camaraderie so graciously offered by your foundation.”
From a patient’s wife

“F” told us that your organization was a great help in their time of need and thanks to you it was made a little easier.”
From friends of a patient

“Thank you for your kindness to “T” and his wife during his illness.”
From friends of a patient

“Thank you for being so kind to my sister.”
From a patient’s family

“The Joan Dancy Foundation made it possible for her (referring to her Mom) to survive her last couple of years by donating the necessary machines, wheelchairs, hospital beds, shower chairs and the necessary TLC needed to get through the last few months of her life. We are indebted to you for your devotion and enthusiasm around this disease.”
From a patient’s daughter

“Thank you for the wonderful job you all do.”
From a patient’s friend

“Thank you for all your visits to help. “T” loved talking to you.”
From a patient’s wife

“Thank you for the support and love that your group provided the “M” family during the last two years. Your work is so important to those whose lives are touched by ALS.”
From a patient’s friend

“We thank you for the work you do and help you give to those who suffer from ALS. We all pray that a cure can be found so people do not have to go through this debilitating disease. God bless you all.”
From a family member of a patient

“We would like to take a moment to thank you, and the entire organization for all that you have done to support our family during this difficult time.  Words cannot express how grateful we are to know that you are only a phone call away. Joan Dancy would be so very proud and overwhelmed to see how her dream is being carried out. I hope that our family can do more in the future to support and contribute to this devastating cause. When your family is personally touched with such a debilitating disease, your sense of loneliness can really take over. As caregivers we want to thank you so very much for all that you do to help our Mom’s quality of life. At this stage all you can do is try to make her comfortable, and you are certainly helping us in achieving that goal. Again thank you for everything you do in helping so many families and for being in our lives at this time.”
From the children of a patient

“I just want to express my heartfelt thanks for all you have done for my Mom as well as our family. Mom lost her battle with ALS on Friday. The caring, compassion and assistance the Joan Dancy PAL’s organization provided to us was instrumental in enabling my Mom to have some quality and normalcy in her life during her illness. Kathy V. has been an absolute lifesaver to my family and especially to me. My Mom was so grateful for everything PALS has done for her! You are truly amazing people to do what you do.”
From a patient’s daughter

“We hope that our contribution in some small way will enable you to continue your wonderful and much needed works.”
From a patient’s friend

“I just wanted to thank you again for everything that you have done for my family. We were all so lost when “T” was diagnosed and all of the assistance and support from the foundation is wonderful. Your kindness and generosity are much appreciated. Words cannot describe how thankful my family and I are.”
From a patient’s sister

“We are so blessed to have this group and its numerous services available to us. I don’t know how we’d have managed without all of you.”
From a patient’s wife

To All the Angels, I can’t thank you enough for the emotional support that both “F” and  I experienced. I can’t say enough about your organization.  I hope I can be of help to you in the future. Love and God bless.”
From a patient’s wife

“Two months ago I didn’t know your foundation existed. Today I am in awe of your dedication, commitment and passion for helping ALS patients in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Thank you for what you do.”
From a patient’s brother

“I want you to know how grateful I am that we discovered the Joan Dancy and PALS Foundation during “N”s bout with ALS. The support and guidance which we received from Pat and Kathy were incredible during a very tragic time in our lives. We were so physically and emotionally spent that we didn’t even know where to begin or what questions to ask. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the “family” of PALS and caregivers who we got to know. I don’t have the words to appropriately thank Joan Dancy and PALS for their generous support which enabled us to provide quality care for “N”.
From a patient’s husband