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Keep your empties coming!
We’re continuing to collect empties throughout the summer with 100% of proceeds going to Mario.
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ABOUT MARIO
Mario Vella was diagnosed with ALS over 20 years ago and is one of Canada’s longest survivors, far surpassing the average life expectancy of 2-3 years. Mario’s determination has been an inspiration to thousands of people who he touches with his message – enjoy every day, be a good person and fight for things others say is not possible.
Mario is a huge hockey fan, loves the Dallas Cowboys and is an active member of the community sharing his story of hope with youth and adult organizations throughout Ontario. Overcoming adversity every day is part of Mario’s life and he does it with humility, a positive attitude and an outstanding sense of humor. Mario would like to express his sincere thanks to you and those that support his Victory over ALS. |
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About Mario Vella's Victory against ALS
RESEARCH UPDATE
The research undertaken at the Robarts Research Institute and London Health Sciences Centre on ALS by Doctors Michael Strong and Christen Shoesmith, along with their teams continues to at the forefront of understanding the origins of this devastating disease. In the Strong lab at Robarts, a team of researches continues to focus on understanding how normal cellular proteins become abnormal and in doing so, form aggregates within motor neurons. Many of these proteins are critical to controlling the metabolism of RNA (the key intermediary in determining how DNA becomes a protein). |
HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS
In part through research supported by Mario's charity events, the Strong lab has helped to identify alterations in RNA metabolism as a critical pathway leading to the motor neuron degeneration of ALS. They have also unlocked the basis of the cognitive impairment that can occur in Lou Gehrig's and have further advanced our understanding of how this can be treated. Clinically, research led by Dr. Shoesmith has begun to clarify patterns of disease progress in order to develop badly needed markers for determining when therapeutic interventions are successful. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for our next Mega Bottle Drive event coming fall 2020! In the meantime, you can contribute to Mario’s Victory Against ALS by donating your bottles all summer long. Simply contact us to pick up or drop off your empties and 100% of proceeds go to Mario’s care. THANK YOU, your help doesn’t go unnoticed! |
BECOME A SPONSER
PLATINUM
($2500+) • 18 Signs: one sign placed on each hole with your company's name and logo and a Tournament Plaque • Complimentary Foursome for the day • Recognition on Sponsor Board displayed at the Dinner • Recognition on the Golf Tournament Program given to each Golfer • Company name displayed on Tournament website • Company name displayed on "Welcome Banner" • Company name prominently displayed at each dinner table |
GOLD
($1000 - $2499.99) • 4 Signs (each on a different hole) with your company's name and logo and a large Tournament Plaque • Recognition on Sponsor Board displayed at the Dinner • Recognition on the Golf Tournament Program given to each Golfer • Company name displayed on tournament website • Company name displayed on "Welcome Banner" • Company name prominently displayed at each dinner table |
SILVER
($500 - $999.99) • 2 Signs placed on a hole with your company's name and logo and a small Tournament Plaque • Recognition on Sponsor Board displayed at the Dinner • Recognition on the Golf Tournament Program given to each Golfer • Company name displayed on tournament website • Company name displayed on "Welcome Banner" |
BRONZE
($250 - $499.99) • Sign placed on a hole with your company's name and logo • Recognition on Sponsor Board displayed at the dinner • Recognition on the Golf Tournament Program given to each Golfer • Company name displayed on tournament website |