The Team Gleason Power Wheelchair Guide is focused on providing individuals living with ALS the information needed to feel empowered to advocate for themselves during the wheelchair evaluation and beyond. Pro Tips from the professionals at Numotion, Team Gleason's Preferred CRT Provider, can be found throughout this guide to assist those at any stage of mobility. 

This guide will help an individual find the wheelchair that fits their unique needs and desires.

"I’m so very thankful to Team Gleason for their generous seat elevator grant for my Permobil power wheelchair. The ease which I am able to adapt my wheelchair is astounding. The range of motion afforded to me by the seat elevator allows me to get into the wheelchair easier and allows me to have normal meals with my family and have quality time with them. It also allows me to rise to the occasion when pictures and conversation happen with my family and friends as I am now at eye level and excited to communicate with everyone.

Because of my ALS diagnosis, I was recently forced to retire as a civil servant with the United States Navy. I was recently honored by the local ROTC unit and VFW for my 50 years of service as both active-duty Navy and civil service. My wheelchair made it possible to stand tall and proud. I hope Team Gleason is able to continue honoring many more veterans with their kind and generous support." - Thomas B., Corpus Christi, TX

In Partnership with the Permobil Foundation, Team Gleason will continue to help more individuals living with ALS stay more independent.

If you've been interested in getting more involved with Team Gleason and supporting the ALS community, we're excited to share two upcoming ways in which you can do so! 

Join Team Gleason’s
2023 Crescent City Classic Team!

In-person or Virtual 10K Run/Walk

Each year, runners / walkers / joggers / rollers come together to help raise funds for Team Gleason at the Crescent City Classic. If you or anyone you know are interested in being on our race team, you can join us in New Orleans on Saturday April 8th or do the race anywhere and submit your time virtually!

Become a Letter Writer
for Team Gleason

Your Words Make an Impact!

We believe that sharing the perspective of those with ALS and their caregivers is the best way to reach our supporters and donors. We invite you to write a letter sharing your ALS journey and the importance of supporting Team Gleason.

An example letter will be provided!

Join our next Team Gleason Virtual Zoom Gathering for both those living with ALS and their caregivers. We are inviting everyone - no matter where you live! First Thursday of Every Month at 12pm CST.

Need Additional Support? *Please note, meetings below are now held on the second week of each month.

Second Wednesday of Each Month* | 8pm CST: A gathering focused on adult children of persons living with ALS

Second Thursday of Each Month* | 1pm CST: A gathering focused on caregivers of those living with ALS

We hope you can join us! If you would like to be invited to participate, please email kelly@teamgleason.org.

CHOOSE TO REUSE! To return or donate equipment please contact returns@teamgleason.org so we can best assist with the logistics of the return or donation.

If we are able to accept the donation then Team Gleason will email prepaid shipping labels for the boxes. 

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