November 8, 2024 (Dallas, TX) – The ALS Association is deeply grateful to the Tyler Street Foundation for awarding $50,000 to launch the Stacy Crowder Quality of Life Program in a six-county region of the Dallas metroplex. Thanks to the Foundation's generosity, the ALS Association has been able to respond to and fulfill 25 grant requests since February of this year, totaling $35,100 in direct support to ALS patients and families.
The additional financial support provided to ALS families in the Dallas Metroplex has helped with a number of ALS-related expenses including travel expenses to clinic; doctor and therapy appointments; respite care and assistance for caregivers and families; durable medical equipment, such as manual wheelchairs; home modifications, like doorway ramps; medical care and medication; communication devices; and educational programs and training. Additionally, this funding provided financial assistance to families seeking resources and support for bereavement and grief.
The Tyler Street Foundation is providing this funding opportunity in memory of Stacy Crowder, who lost his battle with ALS in 2020. The Foundation wants to ensure that others living with this terrible disease are relieved of its great financial burdens.
About the ALS Association
The ALS Association is the largest ALS organization in the world. The ALS Association funds global research collaborations, assists people with ALS and their families through its nationwide network of care and certified clinical care centers, and advocates for better public policies for people with ALS. The ALS Association is working to make ALS a livable disease while urgently searching for new treatments and a cure. For more information about the ALS Association, visit our website at www.als.org.
About the Tyler Street Foundation
Perpetuating a Legacy, Empowering Communities: The Tyler Street Foundation stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Tyler Street Christian Academy. Established to honor the Academy's rich history and continue its mission, the Foundation channels its resources into supporting schools, educational programs, health and human services organizations, and Christian ministries. Our primary focus remains in Oak Cliff, Texas, where our predecessor made an indelible impact. To learn more, visit https://www.tylerstreetfoundation.org/.
