ALS of Utica

05/29/2026

💙🩵Thank you Bowers Accountants & Advisors for their continued support and annual sponsorship to ALS of Utica. Your generosity helps us carry out our mission everyday to local families who have been diagnosed with this terrible disease.

Did you know?
ALS can be devastating on the entire family, if you or someone you know is struggling and in need of support please reach out to ALS of Utica through our website or send us a message at
[email protected] with your name and best contact number and someone will get in touch with you as soon as possible. We are here and happy to support those in Oneida and Herkimer Counties facing ALS.

05/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to State Farm agent Lisa J. Hammond for her continued support of ALS of Utica. 💙

Community partners like Lisa help us continue our mission of supporting local individuals and families affected by ALS through resources, awareness, advocacy, and compassionate care right here in our community.

Did you know?
ALS of Utica offers an Estate Planning Grant for local registered ALS families through partnerships with local Elder Law Attorneys. After an ALS diagnosis, it’s critical to begin planning early. Many families are unaware that Medicare and standard insurance often do not cover long-term home care needs. Through this program, families may receive assistance with services such as wills, health care proxy, power of attorney, Medicaid planning and asset protection.

ALS of Utica pays approved attorneys directly on behalf of eligible families to help ease the financial burden during an already difficult time.

https://alsutica.org/local-programs/

05/26/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Otsego Mutual Fire Insurance Company for supporting ALS of Utica and helping us continue to provide hope and assistance to local families battling ALS. 💙

Did you know?
ALS of Utica offers a Wish Grant Program for registered local ALS patients who have been debilitated by the disease. These grants can help families with anything that improves quality of life or makes living at home easier — from accessibility needs and equipment to everyday support and comfort during an incredibly difficult journey.

Because of generous supporters like Otsego Mutual Fire Insurance, we are able to continue making a direct impact right here in our local community. Thank you for standing beside our ALS families and helping us make a difference one family at a time.

https://www.otsegomutual.com/
https://alsutica.org/

Otsego Mutual provides stable, dependable service through their professional independent agents, including homeowners and renters insurance.

05/22/2026

A heartfelt thank you to O’Scugnizzo Pizzeria for their continued support of ALS of Utica throughout the years.

Your generosity, loyalty, and commitment to our community have helped us continue raising awareness, supporting local families affected by ALS, and keeping important resources available right here in our area.

Thank you for standing with ALS of Utica and helping us bring hope, compassion, and support to so many families in our community. 💙

05/19/2026

💓A huge thank you to Scalzo Zogby & Wittig, Inc. Insurance for their continued support to ALS of Utica and the families we serve throughout our community. 💙

Support from local businesses and organizations helps us continue raising awareness, providing resources, supporting caregivers, and standing beside those impacted by ALS every step of the way.

Did you know? ALS of Utica was founded by Sherry DePerno in March of 2003 and is approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Every board and committee member volunteers their time and dedication, receiving no compensation, all to support local individuals and families affected by ALS.

https://alsutica.org/donate-2/

05/18/2026

Thank you to William B. Borrill, Esq. for your continued support of ALS of Utica over the last several years. Your generosity and commitment help us raise awareness, support local families affected by ALS, and continue important community outreach efforts right here in our region. We are truly grateful for partners like you who stand beside us in the fight against this devastating disease.

Did you know? Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS — and every 90 minutes, someone loses their battle to the disease. While there is currently no cure, organizations like ALS of Utica work to ensure families never face the journey alone through community support, advocacy, and local resources.

www.ALSOFUTICA.org

05/13/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Caruso McLean for their generous sponsorship and continued support of ALS of Utica during National ALS Awareness Month.

Because of community partners like Caruso McLean, we are able to continue raising awareness, supporting local families affected by ALS, and providing resources, compassion, and hope throughout our community.

Your commitment to giving back and standing beside those impacted by ALS truly makes a difference. Thank you for helping us shine a light on this disease and for being part of the mission to support families every step of the way. 💙

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who are with us today, and to those watching over us from heaven. 💙

Today, we also remember Carolyn DePerno, who lost her battle with ALS in 1999. In her memory, her daughter-in-law, Sherry DePerno, turned heartbreak into purpose by founding ALS of Utica.

Because of Sherry’s compassion, dedication, and tireless work over the years, countless families facing ALS have found support, resources, comfort, and a community that understands. What started from one family’s loss has become a source of hope for so many across our area.

Today, we honor Carolyn’s memory and thank Sherry for all she has done to make ALS of Utica what it is today. 💙

05/07/2026

ALS of Utica was founded by Sherry DePerno in March of 2003, and while we have so many to thank for allowing us to continue our mission, there has always been a staple supporter of our organization.

Adirondack Bank has stood beside our organization, helping us support local families affected by ALS through resources, awareness, community outreach, and care right here, locally in our region. Their generosity has mad a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.

Partnerships like this remind us what community is truly about. Showing up for one another, uplifting families during difficult times, and helping bring hope and support where it’s needed most.

From all of us at ALS of Utica and the families you have supported, Adirondack Bank, thank you for believing in our mission and for standing with us. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership and generosity. 💙

Bank local with Adirondack Bank, offering banking for personal and business, home equity, loans, financial education, and more.

05/05/2026

Did you know May is ALS Awareness Month? 💙

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis—often called Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

Over time, the brain loses the ability to communicate with the muscles, leading to loss of movement, difficulty speaking and swallowing, challenges with breathing and more.

ALS affects the body... but not the mind. Many people living with ALS remain fully aware as the disease progresses.

Follow our page this month as we highlight topics such as:
✨ Ways you can support families affected by ALS
💙 The donors and partners who make this work possible
🤝 Community resources available
📣 Stories that deserve to be seen, heard, and shared

ALS doesn’t just impact individuals, it impacts entire families. And no one should face it alone.

Join us this month as we come together to raise awareness, show support, and make a difference..... right here in our community.

ALS of Utica provides ALS support Utica NY families need — emotional support, financial assistance, local programs and resources for patients. 100% volunteer.