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Review for Voice For Joanie Inc, New Milford, CT, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I am a newspaper columnist in Connecticut and I have written about "Voice for Joanie" several times over the past few years.
I have found Shirley Fredlund and her husband, Frank, to be tireless and selfless in everything they do to help people with ALS communicate with eye-gaze systems and other technology.
Best of all, Shirley provides the equipment and the training free of charge. Shirley's compassion, experience and knowledge make her a trusted resource for people with ALS and their families.
But she and Frank can't do it alone. Any donations made to "Voice for Joanie" will go to good use. The money helps people with ALS write letters, surf the Internet and stay connected to the world.
God bless Shirley, Frank and "Voice for Joanie" for everything they do!

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I have talked with families whose loved ones have been affected by ALS and how "Voice for Joanie" made a tangible difference in their lives.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I would try to help "Voice for Joanie" get the word out to more people and more donors about the amazing work Shirley and Frank do with limited means and unlimited hope!

Role:  General Member of the Public & As a newspaper columnist, I helped spread the word about the services "Voice for Joanie" provides and how to access them.