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Old 09-13-2006, 12:45 PM #1
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Does anyone know of such a program for Canadians?

The ALS Clinics have very little in the way of resources on our side of the border. But, when available, they do lend out things like wheelchairs. Since resources are stretched to the max, only the most serious cases receive help.
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