Equip. Encourage. Empower.
The Brigance Brigade Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with mission to equip, encourage, and empower people living with ALS.
Founded by #57 former champion football player, O.J. Brigance and his wife, Chanda, the Brigance Brigade Foundation (BBF) cultivates a caring community, demands dignity for all, and actively works to create a lasting, positive impact to realize a world where people touched by ALS thrive with purpose and passion.
At the Brigance Brigade Foundation, we celebrate the lives and legacies of those in our extended ALS family.
What makes the Brigance Brigade Foundation different from other ALS organizations?
There are many organizations doing incredible work towards finding a cure for ALS… until then, we are dedicated to increasing access to caregiving services, equipment and home modifications for accessibility for people living with ALS.
Because of generous donors like YOU, we are able to provide direct financial resources to help offset some of the staggering costs associated with ALS.
We also know PALS are not fighting alone! The Brigance Brigade Foundation is committed to providing critical programming that supports the mental, physical, and emotional health of caregivers.
We can’t do it without you!
Your contributions are vital in funding our programs and upholding OJ & Chanda Brigance’s vision to equip, encourage, and empower people living with ALS.
BBF Co-Founder Chanda Brigance releases a collection of caregiver-focused children’s books
"Who Cares?" is part of the Chan is a Caregiver collection. This children's book inspires compassion and generosity in a simple and imaginative manner for the youngest of girls and boys. Brimming with colorful illustrations, the book gently introduces children to the disease of ALS and gives specific attention to the role played by caregivers. In an age appropriate manner, children will be taught about the crucial role friends and caregivers play. Introducing children to this sort of thing can be difficult, but with the help of "Who Cares?" you can teach your children about this sensitive issue and inspire them to play a pivotal role in its solution.
A portion of the proceeds from this book series will be donated to the Brigance Brigade Foundation, in support of our caregiver program offerings.
While we dream of a world without ALS, there are people who need help right now.
It is the understanding of this need that fuels the Brigance Brigade Foundation.
On May 23, 2021, we hosted our 9th annual 5.7K Championship Race & 1.57M Family Fun Run/Walk - virtually! We are so grateful for those who participated, shared photos with us, and helped us meet our fundraising goals to support people living with ALS!
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS CREATED SO MUCH UNCERTAINTY IN OUR WORLD...
BUT ONE THING REMAINS THE SAME:
PALS, CALS, AND FAMILIES BATTLING ALS NEED OUR HELP!
Contact us.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our staff is currently working remotely.
Please see our staff’s direct contact information.
We look forward to speaking with you soon!
For information about becoming a donor, your current donor status, media inquiries, and partnership opportunities, please contact:
Stephanie Chall, Foundation Director schall@brigancebrigade.org
(443) 884-5201
For general inquiries and information about our PALS/CALS programs, please contact:
Amy Mullan, Foundation Coordinator amullan@brigancebrigade.org
(443) 884-5202
Our foundation is built on the firsthand knowledge of the profound impact an ALS diagnosis has on People living with ALS (PALS), Caregivers of those with ALS (CALS), and their families. We seek to fill a niche in our community by providing access to funds and resources for critical services and equipment they need RIGHT NOW, as they face the toughest battle of their lives.
