Welcome to the Michelle Gargaro Foundation
The foundations purpose is to serve, support, advocate for and empower people affected with ALS and their caregivers. Advocacy to federal and state governments and their agencies, to provide forward momentum to their support of initiatives and financial aide which works towards a cure, meaningful treatments and greater care for those affected by ALS.
Provide financial support to ALS patients and their caregivers to allow for a more meaningful and productive life while living with ALS.Your Content Goes Here
Provide education and awareness to the public related to ALS and it’s affects on those patients and families living with the disease.
2026 Golf Event Cancelled
The Michelle Gargaro Foundation has announced the cancellation of its annual golf
event for 2026 due to limited registration numbers.
“The low number of registered teams for our 2026 event, make it not possible logistically
or financially for the tournament to be held this year” said foundation President Chris
Gargaro. “The foundation will look to hopefully resurrect the event in 2027, along with
exploring additional fundraising events to help further the foundations mission.”
Registered teams for the tournament have been notified of the cancellation, and refundsof their registration fees are being processed.
Please contact the tournament director at chrisgargaro@yahoo.com with any questions.
Foundation News
Foundation Makes Donation to ALS Association on Memory of Michelle
Today we announce that the foundation has made a $1,000.00 donation to the local chapter of the ALS Association in memory of Michelle. During Michelle’s journey with ALS, the ALS Association provided her with support [...]
Foundation Makes Two Donations to Kickoff 2026
The Michelle Gargaro Foundation announced donations to two of its favorite ALS research platforms. $1,000.00 donations were made to ALS TDI and the Healy Platform, which is overseen by Mass General in Massachusetts. Both groups [...]
Recent Research Offers New Hope for ALS Patients
Research efforts over the past two years have yielded many new advancements in treatments and potential therapies for people living with ALS. While a cure appears to still be years in the offing, much progress [...]
Foundation Thanks Sponsors & Donors of 2025 Golf Fundraiser
We would like to thank the sponsors and donors who helped make this years Michelle Gargaro Memorial Golf Classic a success. Their support and generosity of our annual fundraising event is greatly appreciated. Here is [...]
Foundation Announces Sponsorship Opportunities For Annual Golf Event
Hole sponsorship at our charity golf tournament offers a unique opportunity to showcase your support for the fight against ALS while gaining valuable exposure among community leaders and supporters. Your organization's sponsorship directly funds critical [...]
Foundation Announces Donation to the ALS “Light the Journey” Gala
The Michelle Gargaro Foundation announces it has made a $1,000.00 donation to the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota chapter of the ALS Association, in conjunction with their annual “Light The Journey” gala, which will be [...]
Foundation Update: Successful 2024 & Looking Forward to 2025
2024 saw the foundation set another new mark for donations and funds raised to help benefit the ALS community. Total donations to the foundation totaled just shy of $10,000.00, with monies raised from our annual golf/auction event making up just over $7,000.00 of that total.
Speaking of our golf event, 2024 saw the event being moved from the first week of June to the end of September due to last spring and summers’ continual rain and severe weather. Watch for information coming in late February or early March regarding the 2025 event.
With our increased donations, the foundation was also able to provide increased financial support to the ALS community. Donations were made to the Healy Platform, ALS TDI and the ALS Association totaling $4,000.00 for use in their research efforts to find meaningful treatments and a possible cure for ALS. The foundation also donated $1,000.00 to the Heather Jacobs family to assist with the paying of uncovered medical expenses resulting from her ALS treatment and to provide assistance to her minor son who was left after her passing. A general donation of $1,000.00 was also made to the local ALS Association chapter related to their annual “Light the Journey” Gala.
2024 also saw the foundation continue their advocacy work to lobby lawmakers to provide more legislation to make life for those living with ALS better. 2025 will see the foundation continue those efforts, as well as continuing to provide informational updates on legislative changes and ALS treatment research and development.
Finally, I want to extend a huge thank you to all of you who helped to support what we did in 2024. Those who donated, participated in our annual golf/auction event, sponsors and volunteers. What we do within the ALS community would not be possible if it were not for you.
Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2025.
Chris Gargaro
President
Michelle Gargaro Foundation
Our Mission
Serve & Support
Serving and supporting patients and families who have been affected by ALS is one of the primary goals of our foundation. Our family, being one who has experienced the hopelessness of an ALS diagnosis, knows all to well of the need for support as they navigate through the progression of the disease of their loved one. The Michelle Gargaro Foundation is founded on the basic premise of serving and supporting all who are dealing with ALS.
Please check out the “Events” menu to learn about the specifics of our efforts. ALS patients and their families are encouraged to contact us with any specific needs that they feel that we may be able to help them with during their journey.
Advocate for & Empower
The Michelle Gargaro Foundation is committed to working to advocate for and empower those people and families who have been affected by ALS. Along with our personal commitment to work tirelessly as advocates on all levels to help look for meaningful treatments and ultimately a cure for this dreadful disease, we also commit ourselves to do whatever we can to help empower ALS patients to be able to live purposeful and meaningful lives. We will post timely information here to keep the public informed about efforts to make these goals possible.
Please use the “ALS News” menu for information regarding recent developments in research for treatment for ALS along with information regarding current advocacy efforts within the ALS community.
Fundraising & Events
We look forward to having you join us for one of our annual fundraising events to help in the battle against ALS. As well, we hope to see you at one of the many local and national events sponsored by the ALS Association. Please check our upcoming events page for additional information on all events.
We look forward to your help and support in the battle against ALS.