Fall 2010 Newsletter Extended: Intern Spotlight - Lindsey Crawford
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INTERN SPOTLIGHT - LINDSEY CRAWFORD, LENDING A HELPING HAND
By Kevin Mould (RPTA '14), Staff writer
Living with ALS is clearly no easy task. Otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS is a motor neuron disease that decreases a person’s ability to control their muscle movements. Groups such as the ALS Association provide help and resources for patients by sponsoring support groups, loaning equipment, and funding research for a cure. The group holds several big fundraisers, which is where interns like RPTA student Lindsey Crawford, who works with the ALS Association’s Golden West Chapter, come in. As an events intern, Crawford works alongside the Director of Special Events and the Event Coordinator to help with some of their programs.
Two such programs are their Walks to Defeat ALS, which take place in Long Beach and Pasadena, respectively. 
Crawford’s duties include gathering volunteers and creating jobs for them, gathering donated items (food, water, gift cards), and contacting participants to offer support and assistance in reaching their goals. Then, after the walk is over, Crawford gathers the donations together and totals the earnings. So far, their operations have been successful; the ALS Association exceeded their donation goal in Long Beach and expects to reach their desired total in Pasadena. In response to her internship experience, Crawford remarked, "It's very rewarding to help such a great cause and watch everyone enjoy themselves. I love knowing all my hard work made a difference."
Crawford's hard work, passion, and the specialized skills that she developed through RPTA led to her being hired full-time by the ALS Association after completion of her internship. Congratulations Lindsey!
Those who may wish to pursue volunteer opportunities or a future internship can contact Angie Thorpe at angie@alsala.org, and donations can be made by visiting the ALS website at http://webgla.alsa.org
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