They are spouses, children, parents, and friends. They are the people who put themselves second to put someone they care about first. And today, we want you to join us in celebrating them.
From December 19 to 23, you have a special opportunity to honour caregivers.
Verla Talnariu knows what it means to be a caregiver. Her husband, Ernie, was diagnosed with ALS in 2017. Just over a year later, he was gone. In that short time, Verla and her family experienced the full weight of what it means to care for someone you love through ALS.
This week, in memory of Ernie and in honour of caregivers everywhere, Verla and her family invite you to join them in giving back.
Thanks to the generosity of the Talnariu Family, every donation up to $10,000 will be matched from now until midnight ET on December 23.
ALS took Ernie far too quickly. Every minute he had with his family was as important as the last. To honour that time, the Talnariu Family is uniting their donation with yours, making sure it will go twice as far. Together, your generosity will reach further.
Your gift today will:
💜 honour caregivers across Canada with the recognition they deserve
🤝 have 2x the impact on supporting families with services, resources, and trusted guidance
🧭 help ensure no one feels alone while navigating ALS
🔬 fuel 2x the research and move us closer to a world free of ALS
Whether you’re giving in honour of someone you love or simply in appreciation for Canada’s caregivers, your gift will be matched, doubling its impact.
Caregiving is an act of deep, selfless love. And for the next five days, you can show caregivers that their love is appreciated and supported.