Cook’s Costume Bash Fundraiser
Sunday, October 25, 2026
1-5 PM
Derryfield Country Club
About the Event
Sunday, October 25, 2026
1-5 PM
Derryfield Country Club, Manchester, NH
$40 per ticket ($50 after 10/1)
Prizes for Best Costume
Food
Cash Bar
Raffles
Dancing
A Lot of Fun!
Please contact Kim for any questions: kim.hoffman614@gmail.com
Join us for an unforgettable time as we support those living with ALS.
All proceeds benefit Compassionate Care ALS
In Memory of Michele Frechette
Michele Marie (Leland) Frechette entered the world on January 18, 1972, and she was a force to be reckoned with from day one. Fiercely determined and independent, Michele lived life on her own terms. She had a great career, many wonderful friends, and a love of travel—and travel she did! She even hiked the Camino de Santiago alone.
She had an amazing life, until ALS took over—and it took over fast. Going from complete independence, living alone, traveling the world, and, oh yeah, being a serious foodie…to suddenly needing care, moving home with family, and no longer being able to eat all the foods she loved was devastating. (That might have been the worst part for her! 😉
Michele was diagnosed with ALS on October 31, 2018, and passed away on August 1, 2019. At the time of her diagnosis, she was living in California. She had to sell most of her belongings and make the difficult trip home to Maine to be cared for by her family.
Once she had her team in place at MGH, genetic testing was done. To our shock, we discovered that our family carries the C9ORF72 gene.
We were introduced to Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS), and we were so grateful for their support. Unfortunately, Michele passed away so quickly that we did not need CCALS for very long, but the impact they had on my family was enormous. Their mission touched all of us, and I am incredibly grateful that we have the opportunity to give back to an organization that was there for us during such a difficult time.
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