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Team Goose ALS stem cell treatment

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A year and a half ago Gary Ragusa (age 44), a lifelong resident of Wayne, N.J. and father of two sons (Gary Jr. 17 & Ryan 14)  was diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Since being diagnosed Gary was forced to go on dissability from his job at Wayne Township Water Department. Gary has an aggressive form of the disease and it is progressing very quickly. He has tried the conventional treatments that we have here in the United States. Nothing has slowed or stopped the progression of his disease. Gary has been forced to look into other treatments that are not available here in the U. S. He has decided to do a stem cell treatment which would require him to fly to the Dominican Republic. Our goal is to slow or stop the progression of this horrible disease and hopefully give him more time for a cure to be found. This is a very costly procedure That will cost him over $60,000 to have done. We are hopeful that this procedure will stop the progression and restore some of the motor functions that he has lost in his legs and hands. Gary will be leaving soon to start his treatment. Your donation can go a long way in helping Gary fight this horrible disease. THANK YOU.
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  • Randy Swickle
    • $20 
    • 5 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Michael Riga
Organizer
Gary Ragusa
Beneficiary

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