Volunteers Bare All For Lou Gehrig’s Disease
In Honor Of Sugar Maker Eric Johnson…
Eric Johnson of Tucker Mountain Maple
In 2012, maple syrup producer Eric Johnson of Tucker Mountain Maple was diagnosed with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease). In Johnson’s honor, Smoky Lake Maple Products of Hilbert, Wisconsin organized a fundraiser called Calendar Girls for ALS to help those who are affected by this devastating terminal illness. The fundraiser’s beneficiary is Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS), a nonprofit whose generosity and compassion Johnson has experienced firsthand. CCALS is a revolutionary charity which routinely goes above and beyond for those they serve. They just truly care. Every penny raised for this charity will do a world of good.
Calendar Girls for ALS was made possible via an arts collaboration of many generous volunteers. The project’s beautiful, maple-inspired photography series has been compiled into a 2016 limited edition calendar. One hundred percent of the profit made from the calendar will go to benefit CCALS. Smoky Lake Maple Products and its team of volunteers/sponsors do NOT profit in any way.
The photography series is playful, lighthearted and free-spirited. It depicts a diverse group of incredible women making maple syrup and manufacturing maple equipment au naturel. The unconventional, artistic style reminds us to be confident and live each day to the fullest. It also reminds us to laugh at ourselves and not take ourselves too seriously. Live! Laugh! Love!
Smoky Lake Maple Products is grateful for the countless individuals and organizations who have offered their time, talent and resources to make this fundraiser a success. Seeing this project come together has been evidence of just how many kind and generous people there are in this world.,” said Angela Schumacher. “I’ve been really consumed by this project over the last several months, but it is by far the most rewarding project I’ve ever been a part of.
Here’s How YOU Can Help!
Spread the word about Calendar Girls For ALS and buy a calendar today. They will make excellent, fun Christmas gifts! Calendars are available NOW with free shipping on SmokyLakeMaple.com . To learn more about the fundraiser’s beneficiary, Compassionate Care ALS, visit ccals.org.
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Eric and I put this link on our Tucker Mountain Maple facebook page this afternoon and have already gotten lots of great responses! WE LOVE THE CALENDAR!! And we’re grateful that the fundraiser will go towards the excellent work that Compassionate Care ALS continues to do for us, and many other families (too many…) dealing with ALS.
I would especially like to thank all the wonderful, beautiful women who posed for the photography! Thank you thank you and thank you –
The silver lining of Eric’s ALS is the wonderful outpouring of support, like this…
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Hi Heide and Eric,
Thank you SO MUCH! I really appreciate you helping us spread the word. You guys have always been so supportive of our business. It feels good to have found a way to give back. I really intend to continue giving this fundraiser my all. I want every single one of these calendars sold! Great goals in honor of a great man. —Angela
I think it’s awesome what you’re doing my dad has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease just this month I sure would like to know how I can start a fundraiser or donate to this function let me know what I can do I’m in Jefferson City Missouri
Our fundraiser calendars are available for purchase here: https://www.smokylakemaple.com/product/calendar-girls-for-als/
100% of the profit will go to Compassionate Care ALS.
If you would like to donate directly to Compassionate Care ALS, you can do so here: https://www.ccals.org/you-can-help/donate/
Thank you so much for your support. I am sorry to hear about your dad’s diagnosis. I pray that a cure is on the horizon.
Hello, I found the smokylakemaple.com page for the ALS calendar while performing research for a similar calendar to raise funds for athletes who have be injured and require extensive recovery support. I was wondering if there was a person with whom I could speak concerning any lessons learned from your efforts.
Thank you
Doug Turney
Hello Doug, Feel free to contact Angela. Her email address is angela@smokylakemaple.com