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Nonprofit supports children and young adults who have family members af ected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) with free camp September 6, 2022 – The media is invited to a free virtual camp for children and young adults who have or have had family members battling ALS. It is happening Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 via zoom. Activities will happen between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. EST on Friday, and between 12:30/1:00 p.m. and 4:30/5 p.m. EST on Saturday. Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences. There will be a campfire and sing-along, art, music, yoga, tie-dying, s’mores, 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 close to 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: the LiveLikeLou Foundation, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, the ALS Association, and the Sunshine Foundation. 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, includes campfire and sing-along, art, music, yoga, tie-dying, and s’mores. Where and When: Zoom, Sept. 16-17, 2022 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 August 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 this weekend, Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 14 at Camp Emerson, 212 Longview Avenue in Hinsdale, MA. Camper check-in will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday. Activities will last until 9:30 p.m. Camp HLC programming will begin again on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and last until 8:45 p.m. Sunday’s activities are from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences - including hikes, games, archery, a ropes course, yoga, swimming, fishing, music and art therapy, karaoke, gymnastics, s'mores, and 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 about 40 Camp HLCs across the nation since 2012. Thank you to our camp sponsors: the LiveLikeLou Foundation, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, the ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter, the ALS Association Connecticut Chapter, the Sunshine Foundation, the Susie Foundation, Deloitte, Amylyx, and to AmRamp for helping make Camp Emerson accessible for our families. 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 children affected by ALS What: Free camp, which includes swimming, fishing, yoga, music and art therapy, games, s’mores Where and When: Camp Emerson, Hinsdale, MA, August 12-14, 2022 Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

You’ve probably all seen “Christmas In July” stores, which can be found in just about every tourist area. The idea, of course, is if you shop in July, you will get cheaper prices than you will in December. But let’s talk about a totally different type of “Christmas in July,” like the one that is scheduled for Monday, July 25 at 8 p.m. at the Terrace Tavern, located at 13201 Long Beach Blvd. in the Beach Haven Terrace neighborhood of Long Beach Township. It is the 19th Christmas in July fundraiser the tavern has hosted to raise funds for local nonprofits. This year the recipient will be Hope Loves Company Inc., a Pennington-based nonprofit that supports children and young adults who have family members affected by ALS – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Read the entire article on The SandPaper.net.

Nonprofit supports children and young adults who have family members affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) with free camp July 13, 2022 – The media is invited to a free virtual camp for children and young adults who have or have had family members battling ALS. It is happening this Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, via zoom. Activities will happen between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. EST on Friday and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST on Saturday. Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences. There will be a campfire and sing-along, art, music, yoga, group shares, tie-dying, s’mores, 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 close to 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: the Neil Alexander Family and Friends Fund for ALS, the LiveLikeLou Foundation, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, the ALS Association, and the SunshineFoundation. 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, includes campfire and sing-along, art, music, yoga, group shares, tie-dying, and s’mores. Where and When: Zoom, July 15-16, 2022 Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

Hope Loves Company's 2022 Indiana camp in June was a big success. It took place at Flat Rock YMCA Camp. 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 Greensburg Daily News.

Hope Loves Company Welcomes New Executive Director Shannon Sullivan joins Hope Loves Company from the ALS Association, MA chapter June 21, 2022 – Hope Loves Company (HLC) is excited to introduce its newest member. Shannon Sullivan joined HLC as Executive Director in June 2022, after spending 5 years volunteering with the organization. “I am incredibly excited to begin my journey with Hope Loves Company as Executive Director! I've always had a passion for helping others and working with kids; HLC's mission is something I've always been drawn to,” said Sullivan. Sullivan has a history of working with a wide range of diverse and vulnerable populations across the hospital and healthcare industry. She has spent the last 10 years providing resources, services, and support to those living with ALS and their families. “I have had the pleasure of working side by side with Shannon at Camp HLC MA for five years. She consistently arrived with enthusiasm, professionalism, dedication, experience, and energy. No doubt Shannon will bring the same commitment and skills to the mission of Hope Loves Company now as our Executive Director. We are all grateful to have her on our amazing team,” said HLC founder Jodi O’Donnell-Ames. “We are so fortunate to be able to add someone of Shannon’s caliber to the Executive Director role at Hope Loves Company. Shannon’s passion for working with children and the ALS community is a perfect match for our culture of supporting families in need. Shannon’s experience working for nonprofit organizations, including the last eight years at the Massachusetts Chapter of the ALS Association will serve her well in her role as we continue to expand our reach and impact,” said HLC president Gary Bachrach. Sullivan’s initial years in ALS began with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, where she assisted families in navigating the disease, provided resources and support as a Health Care Services Coordinator. Two years later, she began working for the ALS Association, Massachusetts Chapter as a Care Services Coordinator, providing more case management and services to families in Central and Western Massachusetts. She worked her way up to Senior Care Services Coordinator, and for the past 4 years, has served as the Care Services Manager. HOPE LOVES COMPANY, Inc. is the only non-profit and 501c (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. 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 June 16, 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 next week, Tuesday, June 21 through Thursday, June 23 at Flat Rock River YMCA Camp in St. Paul, Indiana. Activities each day will happen between 1:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences - including swimming, boating, fishing, yoga, music, games, s’mores, and even a duct tape fashion show.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 30 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 close to 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: the LiveLikeLou Foundation, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, the ALS Association, and the SunshineFoundation. 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 30 children affected by ALS What: Free camp, which includes swimming, boating, fishing, yoga, music, games, s’mores, and a duct tape fashion show Where and When: Flat Rock River YMCA Camp in St. Paul, Indiana, June 21-23, 2022 Contact: Michella Larch michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org 640-203-1322

Nonprofit supports the children and young adults who have family members affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Pennington, NJ – 15 June 2022 – Hope Loves Company (HLC) has launched its new, interactive, and easy-to-use website. https://hopelovescompany.org/ You can find out about Hope Loves Company’s free services, programs, our story, and how you can volunteer more easily than ever before. Hope Loves Company 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’s new website will help the nonprofit reach more people and help more kids and families affected by ALS. The new website is much easier for people to navigate and find exactly what they’re looking for than the previous website. “As Hope Loves Company continues to reach more families across the country, we needed a modern and integrated website to reflect the difference we make as the only nonprofit organization dedicated to children living with a loved one diagnosed with ALS. This new website allows visitors to experience firsthand the impact we have on the children we serve and demonstrates the valuable support we provide. This new site allows us to showcase our free programs and how we support the children affected by ALS, including Camp HLC, group shares, scholarship opportunities, and more. It also brings to life the variety of ways people can volunteer and makes donating to this incredible organization easy. I want to thank the Board of Directors who supported this important initiative and our Fundraising and Communications Specialist Michella Larch for her tremendous work in bringing this idea to life,” said HLC president Gary Bachrach. To learn more about Hope Loves Company’s free programs for families affected by ALS, visit https://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

HLC’s founder Jodi O'Donnell-Ames talks to News 12 New Jersey about why HLC is so needed, our camps for the 2022 season, and more! Watch Now!

Nonprofit supports the children and young adults who have family members affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) with free weekend camp Pennington, NJ – 26 April 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 from May 13-15 at Fairview Lake, YMCA in Stillwater Township, New Jersey. May is also ALS Awareness Month. We can set you up with an interview before the camp with the founder of our nonprofit, Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, either in person or over zoom. If you'd like to interview additional people, we can set that up as well. We can talk about our free camp, our plans for ALS Awareness Month, and the importance of ALS Awareness. Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences - including hikes, games, zip lines rock climbing, boating, fishing, a ropes course, archery, and 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 75 plus children and their families affected by ALS in the tri-state area and beyond. It is a sleepover weekend retreat. 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. 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. To register for Camp HLC or 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.

Pennington, NJ – 14 April 2022 – A free camp for children and young adults who have or have had family members battling ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) is happening from May 13-15 at Fairview Lake, YMCA in Stillwater Township, New Jersey. Camp Hope Loves Company (HLC) offers so many fun experiences – including hikes, games, zip lines, rock climbing, boating, fishing, a ropes course, archery, and 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 75 plus children and their families affected by ALS in the tri-state area and beyond. It is a sleepover weekend retreat. 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. 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. According to a previous New Jersey camper, Camp HLC “helps you get the hard times out and the good times in.” May is also ALS Awareness month. To register for Camp HLC or 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 dozens of children and families affected by ALS What: Free weekend camp, which includes hikes, games, zip lines, rock climbing, boating, fishing, a ropes course, and archery Where: Fairview Lake, YMCA in Stillwater Township, New Jersey When: May 13-15, 2022 Contact: Michella Larch Email: michella.larch@hopelovescompany.org Cell: 640-203-1322

Emmy nominated reporter Michella Larch joins Hope Loves Company as Communications and Fundraising Specialist Pennington, NJ – 04 April 2022 – Hope Loves Company is excited to introduce its newest member. Michella Larch joined the nonprofit April 4, 2022 as the Communications and Fundraising Specialist. She has more than eleven years of experience as an Emmy nominated reporter, anchor, and producer. Larch has worked at three different news stations, most recently with Abc27 in Harrisburg, PA as the weekend morning anchor, producer, and reporter. While there, the Sunday 8:00 am morning show became the most watched news program on Sunday mornings, surpassing Good Morning America and the weekend Today show. She also received an Emmy nomination for her work on a story titled "Hope" about an animal rescue’s program for veterans. Larch also worked at WDVM in Hagerstown, MD. She was there for four years as the station’s weekday morning and noon anchor, producer and reporter. Before that, she worked for WSLS in Roanoke, VA where she started as a news producer in May 2010. Larch worked her first year while still attending Virginia Tech. Larch, like so many, believes Hope Loves Company is making a huge difference in the lives of children. “As the oldest of seven kids, I’ve always felt a calling to lead and help children, especially those who have or had a parent with ALS. I can’t imagine what they’re going through. I want to help them in any way that I can, and I am hopeful that by sharing their stories, we can show more people just how much Hope Loves Company is changing lives,” said Larch. HOPE LOVES COMPANY, Inc. is the only non-profit and 501c (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. Camp HLC is their premier program. Titusville, New Jersey resident and founder of HLC, Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, lost her husband to ALS in 2001, so she knows from personal experience how ALS affects a family, especially children. Since founding HLC in 2012, Jodi and her team have hosted 37 camps for families affected by ALS from across the country, all for no cost. To register for Camp HLC or 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.