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Hope Loves Company, a not-for-profit organization helping children who have dealt with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in a parent, a family member or even a friend, returns to Flat Rock River YMCA Camp June 18 through 23, and is hosting a virtual camp via ZOOM on March 10 and 12. HLC sponsors camps around the country that give kids up to 18 years old a chance to have a fun-filled camping experience bonding with others who have dealt with ALS. Read the entire article on Yahoo News.

Nonprofit supports children and young adults who have family members affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) with free camp February 15, 2023 – The media is invited to a free virtual camp for children and young adults who have or have had family members battling ALS. This will be our first winter camp! It is happening in less than a month, from Friday, March 10 through Sunday, March 12 via zoom. Activities will happen between 5:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. EST on Friday, from 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, and 11:45 am to 3:30 p.m. EST on Sunday. Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences. There will be a virtual campfire and sing-along, journaling, tie-dying, winter S.T.E.M. activities, including making your own snow and creating memory snow globes in memory/honor of loved ones, yoga, art, music, games, virtual group therapy sessions and so much more. Even more important, children attending will all have something in common and can build new friendships and feel less alone in their challenges. The camp program is free to children, who have or had a parent with ALS, an incurable disease. Hope Loves Company (HLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults who have family members living with ALS. It is the only nonprofit with this specific mission. HLC founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, HLC president Gary Bachrach, and their team have hosted 46 Camp HLCs across the nation since 2012. O’Donnell-Ames has three children – now all young adults – who have lost a parent to ALS before turning 12, so she knew from personal experience how ALS affects a family, especially children. Hope Loves Company thanks Live Like Lou, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America for sponsoring this camp. To learn more about Hope Loves Company’s other free programs for families affected by ALS, visit www.hopelovescompany.org, call 609-730-1144, or find us on social media. Facebook and Instagram: @hopelovescompany, Twitter: @hopelovesco. Who: Nonprofit Hope Loves Company What: Free virtual camp for children affected by ALS, including virtual campfire and sing-along, journaling, tie-dying, winter S.T.E.M. activities, yoga, art, games, & virtual group therapy sessions Where: Zoom When: March 10-12, 2023 Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

Nonprofit supports children and young adults who have family members affected by ALS with free camps, care packages, scholarships, and more. January 24, 2023 – Hope Loves Company has just released its Camp HLC dates for 2023, as the nonprofit celebrates its 10 year anniversary. The media is invited to all of the camps for children and young adults who have or have had family members battling ALS, which are offered free of charge. The camps will be happening from March through November 2023. Camp HLC offers so many fun experiences - including swimming, boating, fishing, yoga, music, games, s’mores, and more. More importantly, all children attending will meet peers going through the same challenges as young caregivers. See upcoming events below: 1.) Virtual Camp HLC - March 10-12, 2023: Online via Zoom 2.) New Jersey - May 19-21, 2023: Camp Fairview Lake YMCA 3.) Illinois - June 2-4, 2023: Camp Nageela Midwest 4.) Indiana - June 18-23, 2023: Flat Rock River YMCA Camp 5.) Massachusetts - August 11-13, 2023: Camp Emerson 6.) Georgia - October 13-15, 2023: Camp Twin Lakes, Will-A-Way 7.) California - November 17-19, 2023: Camp Campbell We welcome you to join us in 2023 as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary! Hope Loves Company is the only 501(c)3 nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to providing emotional and educational support to children and young adults who have or had a loved one battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease. HLC founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, HLC president Gary Bachrach, and their team have hosted 46 Camp HLCs across the nation since 2012. O’Donnell-Ames has three children – now all young adults – who have lost a parent to ALS before turning 12, so she knew from personal experience how ALS affects a family, especially children. To learn more about Hope Loves Company’s other free programs for families affected by ALS, visit www.hopelovescompany.org, call 609-730-1144, or find us on social media. Facebook and Instagram: @hopelovescompany, Twitter: @hopelovesco. Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as ALS, is not just a fatal disease that affects an individual but an entire family. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) causes the loss of muscle and body function as the disease progressively breaks down an individual’s nervous system. People with the disease, which does not have a cure, lose their ability to walk and talk as time goes on. Nonprofit Hope Loves Company (HLC), based in Pennington, has been bringing families affected by the disease together as they navigate the difficulties of ALS. “Knowing HLC is present and a resource. The support it gives is not attainable any place else. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” two parents wrote in a letter to HLC. ...In 2022, HLC had 238 children and young adults participate in seven camps during the year with 81 volunteers. “What is next for HLC is to improve our outreach and get in front of as many people as we can. My hope for the next phase is to really grow our young adult program,” Sullivan said. Read the entire article on CentralJersey.com.

Nonprofit supports children and young adults who have family members affected by ALS December 2, 2022 – The media is invited to Hope Loves Company’s public board meeting on Monday, December 5th. Families impacted by ALS will share their stories. They will talk about how Hope Loves Company’s free programs have impacted their lives, and why they keep taking part. Hope Loves Company will share a financial overview, as well as program highlights from 2022, and new programs for 2023. The public board meeting will take place at the Chambers Walk Cafe and Catering: 2667 Main Street in Lawrenceville, NJ. It will happen from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 pm. Appetizers will be served from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will follow the board meeting. If you cannot make it in person, there will be an option to join the board meeting over Zoom. Hope Love Company’s premier program is Camp Hope Loves Company. Camp HLC offers so many fun experiences - including swimming, climbing, ropes courses, archery, hiking, yoga, journaling, group therapy sessions, music, games, and s’mores. Even more important, children attending will all have something in common and can build new friendships and feel less alone in their challenges. The camp program is free for children who have or had a parent with ALS, an incurable disease. Their families are invited to attend for free as well. Hope Loves Company (HLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit celebrating its 10 year anniversary. HLC is dedicated to supporting children and young adults who have family members living with ALS. It is the only nonprofit with this specific mission. HLC founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, HLC president Gary Bachrach, and their team have hosted about 40 Camp HLCs across the nation. O’Donnell-Ames has three children – now all young adults – who have lost a parent to ALS before turning 12, so she knew from personal experience how ALS affects a family, especially children. To learn more about Hope Loves Company’s other free programs for families affected by ALS, visit www.hopelovescompany.org, call 609-730-1144, or find us on social media. Facebook and Instagram: @hopelovescompany, Twitter: @hopelovesco. Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

Linda Sermons joins Hope Loves Company after working with Girls Inc. and the American Cancer Society November 23, 2022 – Hope Loves Company (HLC) is excited to introduce its newest member. Linda Sermons joined HLC as Program Manager last week on November 14, 2022. Sermons has worked with national nonprofits such as Girls Inc. and the American Cancer Society, as well as local organizations, like Project Morry and Dream Factory Brooklyn. She has over 15 years of experience in the field and brings her extensive knowledge in community service, volunteer management, and leadership to Hope Loves Company. Sermons is a mission delivery professional, specializing in program development, delivery, and evaluation. She has a passion to serve others, and to be a part of a mission bigger than herself. "I am excited to be a part of such a unique and important mission. Providing our youth with resources and the support they need is truly an amazing gift and opportunity,” said Sermons. “We are fortunate to add someone with Linda’s blend of experience, leadership, and enthusiasm to Hope Loves Company. Her success with volunteer programs at organizations such as Make A Wish and American Cancer Society positions her to play a key role in expanding our reach and impact to the families we serve in the ALS community. Linda demonstrated her hands-on, can-do attitude immediately, jumping right in and making a difference at our largest camp, HLC California in her first week in the new role,” said HLC Board President Gary Bachrach. “We're excited to have Linda's experience, compassion and motivation added to the Hope Loves Company Team as our new Program Manager! Linda has jumped in head first, ready to evaluate, improve and grow the programs, services and support that HLC provides,” said HLC Executive Director Shannon Sullivan. HOPE LOVES COMPANY, Inc.(HLC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the only nonprofit and 501(c)(3) in the United States with the specific goal of providing both emotional and educational support to children and young adults who have or had a loved one battling ALS. To learn more about Hope Loves Company’s free programs for families affected by ALS, visit www.hopelovescompany.org, call 609-730-1144, or find us on social media. Facebook and Instagram: @hopelovescompany, Twitter: @hopelovesco. Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

Nonprofit supports children and young adults who have family members affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) with free camp November 10, 2022 – The media is invited to a free camp for children and young adults who have or had family members battling ALS. It is happening next weekend, Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20 at YMCA Camp Campbell: 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA. Camper check-in will begin at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Activities will last until 9:45 p.m. that day. Camp HLC programming will begin again on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and last until 9:30 p.m. Sunday’s activities are from 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences - including swimming, climbing, a ropes course, archery, hiking, yoga, journaling, group therapy sessions, music, games, and s’mores. Even more important, children attending will all have something in common and can build new friendships and feel less alone in their challenges. The camp program is free for all 45 children who have or had a parent with ALS, an incurable disease. Their families are invited to attend for free as well. Hope Loves Company (HLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit celebrating its 10 year anniversary. HLC is dedicated to supporting children and young adults who have family members living with ALS. It is the only nonprofit with this specific mission. HLC founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, HLC president Gary Bachrach, and their team have hosted about 40 Camp HLCs across the nation. O’Donnell-Ames has three children – now all young adults – who have lost a parent to ALS before turning 12, so she knew from personal experience how ALS affects a family, especially children. Thank you to our camp sponsors: LiveLikeLou, Phi Delta Theta, Cytokinetics, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, the ALS Association, the ALS Association Golden West Chapter, the Sunshine Foundation, and the L.L. Foundation for Youth. To learn more about Hope Loves Company’s other free programs for families affected by ALS, visit www.hopelovescompany.org, call 609-730-1144, or find us on social media. Facebook and Instagram: @hopelovescompany, Twitter: @hopelovesco. Who: Nonprofit Hope Loves Company to host 45 children affected by ALS and their families What: Free camp Where: YMCA Camp Campbell: 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA When: November 18-20, 2022 Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A local nonprofit is hoping to bring joy to families who are dealing with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Hope Loves Company hosted dozens of children and their families this weekend at Camp Twin Lakes in Winder, Ga. to bring some joy through different activities and experiences. Watch the story and read more on Atlanta News First!

Nonprofit supports children and young adults who have family members affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) with free camp October 13, 2022 – The media is invited to a free camp for children and young adults who have or have had family members battling ALS. It is happening tomorrow, Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16 at Camp Twin Lakes, Will-A-Way, 210 S Broad St, #5 in Winder, GA. Camper check-in will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday. Activities will last until 9:15 p.m. Camp HLC programming will begin again on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and last until 9:30 p.m. Sunday’s activities are from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences - including zip lining, rock wall climbing, boating, fishing, yoga, group therapy sessions, music, games, and s’mores. Even more important, children attending will all have something in common and can build new friendships and feel less alone in their challenges. The camp program is free for all 23 children who have or had a parent with ALS, an incurable disease. Their families are invited to attend for free as well. Hope Loves Company (HLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults who have family members living with ALS. It is the only nonprofit with this specific mission. HLC founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, HLC president Gary Bachrach, and their team have hosted about 40 Camp HLCs across the nation since 2012. O’Donnell-Ames has three children – now all young adults – who have lost a parent to ALS before turning 12, so she knew from personal experience how ALS affects a family, especially children. Thank you to our camp sponsors: LiveLikeLou, Phi Delta Theta, the ALS Association, the Sunshine Foundation, and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America. To learn more about Hope Loves Company’s other free programs for families affected by ALS, visit www.hopelovescompany.org, call 609-730-1144, or find us on social media. Facebook and Instagram: @hopelovescompany, Twitter: @hopelovesco. Who: Nonprofit Hope Loves Company to host 23 children affected by ALS and their families What: Free camp Where: Camp Twin Lakes, Will-A-Way, 210 S Broad St, #5 in Winder, GA When: October 14-16, 2022 Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

A year of events planned commemorating the milestone October 6, 2022 – Hope Loves Company (HLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults who have family members living with ALS all across the country. It is the only nonprofit with this specific mission. HLC celebrates its 10 year anniversary on Sunday, October 9th, right after the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year on Friday, September 23rd. The Chocolate Meltdown was a joint fundraiser with the ALS Hope Foundation at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. More than 425 people attended. The most money was raised in the event’s history. The driving force behind the Chocolate Meltdown was Larry Kaplan, along with his wife Jill, HLC’s Executive Director Shannon Sullivan, HLC’s Communications and Fundraising Specialist Michella Larch, and ALS Hope Foundation’s Jamey Piggott and Sarah Adickes, and Luciano Duffy. The major sponsors were Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Cooper Electric Supply, Marge O'Donnell, Ruth and Richard Horowitz and Family, Elite Acura, Green Star Exteriors, David Brown, the Lewin/Farber Family, AMSPEC, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cytokinetics, Healthmark Counseling, LLC, Hopewell Pharmacy, International Lease Consultants, Jeff Newman, Lisa Walker, Miller Leasing, Raare Solutions, LLC, Sheri Resnik, the Jaszcz Family, the PJW Restaurant Group, Community Surgical, Larissa Ding, Petra Cephas, and Ramona and Lexi Gwynn. A year of events is planned for Hope Love Company’s 10 year anniversary. A commemorative 10 year anniversary t-shirt will be on sale, starting October 9th. There will be a Family Fun Day, and Young Adult Retreat in 2023. The celebratory year will culminate with a big party/fundraiser celebrating 10 years in October 2023. Short videos showcasing 10 years of HLC will be shared over the next year. The media is invited to interview Hope Loves Company’s team members to share more about the nonprofit’s mission, its 10 year anniversary, and plans for the future. This short video shows HLC’s impact, and has highlights from the Chocolate Meltdown. To learn more, visit www.hopelovescompany.org, call 609-730-1144, or find us on social media. Facebook and Instagram: @hopelovescompany, Twitter: @hopelovesco. Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

A year of events planned commemorating the milestone September 27, 2022 – Hope Loves Company (HLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults who have family members living with ALS all across the country. It is the only nonprofit with this specific mission. HLC celebrates its 10 year anniversary on Sunday, October 9th, right after the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year on Friday, September 23rd. The Chocolate Meltdown was a joint fundraiser with the ALS Hope Foundation. It happened at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. More than 425 people attended. The most money was raised in the event’s history. A year of events is planned for Hope Love Company’s 10 year anniversary. A commemorative 10 year anniversary t-shirt will be on sale, starting October 9th. There will be a Family Fun Day, and Young Adult Retreat in 2023. The celebratory year will culminate with a big party/fundraiser celebrating 10 years in October 2023. Short videos showcasing 10 years of HLC will be shared over the next year. The media is invited to interview Hope Loves Company’s team members to share more about the nonprofit’s mission, its 10 year anniversary, and plans for the future. HLC founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames has three children – now all young adults – who have lost a parent to ALS before turning 12, so she knew from personal experience how ALS affects a family, especially children. Since founding HLC in 2012, Jodi and her team have hosted about 40 camps for families affected by ALS from across the country. Camp HLC is Hope Loves Company’s premier program. HLC also offers scholarships, sends care packages, and hosts virtual group therapy sessions. Everything is free for families affected by ALS. To learn more about Hope Loves Company’s free programs for families affected by ALS, visit www.hopelovescompany.org, call 609-730-1144, or find us on social media. Facebook and Instagram: @hopelovescompany, Twitter: @hopelovesco. Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

Supports Hope Loves Company and the ALS Hope Foundation September 7, 2022 – The media is invited to the ALS Chocolate Meltdown Party, a joint fundraiser for two ALS nonprofits. It’s happening on Friday, September 23rd at the Adventure Aquarium’s Currents ballroom and Shark Realm in Camden, NJ. The Chocolate Meltdown supports both Hope Loves Company and the ALS Hope Foundation, two independent ALS organizations supporting and providing services for people living with ALS and their families. The Chocolate Meltdown will feature all sorts of decadent chocolate, candy, food, open bar, and upscale silent auction. The VIP reception in the main aquarium begins at 6 p.m. with the main event going from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. People with ALS (PALS) and one guest each are invited to the party for free as V.I.P. guests. This is a 21 and older event. Hundreds of people will be in attendance. All proceeds go directly to Hope Loves Company and the ALS Hope Foundation. Hope Loves Company (HLC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults who have family members living with ALS. It is the only nonprofit with this specific mission. HLC founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, HLC president Gary Bachrach, and their team have hosted close to 40 Camp HLCs across the nation since 2012. Hope Loves Company also offers scholarships, sends care packages, and hosts virtual group therapy sessions. Everything is free for families affected by ALS. The ALS Hope Foundation provides funding for the MDA/ALS Center of Hope at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, one of the first multidisciplinary ALS clinics in the country, and the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory at Temple University College of Medicine. The Foundation also provides educational events to inform people living with ALS and the public about ALS research. The Chocolate Meltdown would not be possible without the dozens of sponsors, and donations to the silent auction. Thank you! For more information about this incredible night, visit https://alschocolatemeltdown.com/. Who: Nonprofit Hope Loves Company and ALS Hope Foundation When: Fri., September 23, 2022 Where: Adventure Aquarium, Camden, NJ Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322