Through its Commercial Collection Agencies of America Gives Back program, a portion of the proceeds of Commercial Collection Agencies of America's recently held semi-annual meeting in San Antonio will be given to The ALS Association, Greater Chicago Chapter.

Members of Commercial Collection Agencies of America have offered overwhelming support to this worthy initiative, enthusiastically suggesting charitable foundations for the association to benefit, in addition to donating personally and from their individual firms.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease.  The disease affects thousands of people each year.

The mission of The ALS Association, Greater Chicago Chapter is to lead the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.  All of the Chapter’s services are provided at no cost to the patient.  For more information about the Chapter, visit webchicago.alsa.org.

"Commercial Collection Agencies Gives Back was uniquely created so we could reach out to organizations, such as ALS's Greater Chicago Chapter and we are thankful to our members who support the association and the initiative," commented Annette M. Waggoner, Executive Director. "Since its inception, Commercial Collection Agencies of America has been fortunate enough to also donate to other deserving charitable organizations such as The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project."