In December 2018 we lost our strong & brave (trophy) wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and woodworker extraordinaire.
I can only imagine how frustrating it is to slowly lose the ability to swallow, speak, and eat. Somehow Barb never looked at the situation negatively. She always said she was blessed, and she could live with the symptoms if they didn’t progress.
Barb specifically requested that in lieu of flowers, everyone should perform random acts of kindness, but in her usual fashion, she specified that it must be forever. This cause is so important to us, and we hope you'll join us in the fight so that someday, other families will not have to experience this horrible disease.
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Thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal! Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Our team is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. Please consider joining our team in the Walk to Defeat ALS® or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause.
WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP
Every 90minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.
That’s why we're participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments a cure. Will you join us?
ABOUT ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
ALS can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!
