PLEASE HELP MY BROTHER KEVIN
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Life doesn't always go the way you want. This is the case for my brother Kevin Whitaker. My brother has ALS, also known as LOU GEHRIG'S disease. For those who don't know, ALS is classified as a catastrophic disease. Meaning there is no cure, no medicine and no real idea why people get it. Yes, it can be hereditary, but more times than not, it just attacks, slowly taking away your life. I am not going to write about what happens to someone with ALS, I can't. I will write about my brother, Kevin.
Kevin was born in 1968. He is the third of four children. For many years everyone thought he was a girl. He had the most beautiful blond curls that my mother refused to cut. Well, one day my dad shaved his head and that was the end of the long blond curls. Kevin has always been full of spirit. Life was/is never boring when he was/is around. Whether it be playing a joke, rubbing a peanut butter and fluffy sandwich in my hair or getting stitches, Kevin was the center of it all.
Kevin met the love of his life Alice and they were married in 1993. We all knew Kevin would be a great father, seeing him with his nieces and nephews, you just knew. Becoming parents didn't come easy for Kevin and Alice. It took many years, but in 1999, they were blessed with twin sons, Joey and Jack. A few months after they were born, Kevin and Alice got the surprise that they were expecting, again. This time they were blessed with their third son, Jacob. Now, here is where I believe in Karma. Kevin got just what he had handed out as a child, times THREE! Yup, sometimes life is good!
My brother has always worked hard for what he has. He created a successful painting company that has provided for his family all these years. He is truly an example of someone who works hard and has good work ethics. I am proud of what he has accomplished.
About 3 1/2 years ago Kevin noticed a weakness in his left hand. shortly after that some twitching appeared in his arm. He brought this to my attention, asking me if I knew of anyone in our family who might have had a motor neuron disease. I did not, but I was quick to tell Kevin to chill, he was fine. For the longest time I was sure it was Lyme disease, I was so wrong. ALS had struck my family, my BROTHER.
Kevin is no longer able to work. His only job now is survival. Kevin and Alice have been able to get the boys into college, and are now working on selling their home, finding a smaller one that will be able to accommodate Kevin's changing needs.
This is where I am asking for your help. Not only is ALS a catastrophic disease, it is the costliest. Insurance won't always cover the cost of medical equipment. Financially, ALS is also a killer.
We are looking at using this money to make sure Kevin and Alice's home is safe and functional for whatever Kevin's needs may be, finding transportation to take Kevin to and from his Dr. appointments, and making sure they can pay the bills.
Please help me help them.
Kevin was born in 1968. He is the third of four children. For many years everyone thought he was a girl. He had the most beautiful blond curls that my mother refused to cut. Well, one day my dad shaved his head and that was the end of the long blond curls. Kevin has always been full of spirit. Life was/is never boring when he was/is around. Whether it be playing a joke, rubbing a peanut butter and fluffy sandwich in my hair or getting stitches, Kevin was the center of it all.
Kevin met the love of his life Alice and they were married in 1993. We all knew Kevin would be a great father, seeing him with his nieces and nephews, you just knew. Becoming parents didn't come easy for Kevin and Alice. It took many years, but in 1999, they were blessed with twin sons, Joey and Jack. A few months after they were born, Kevin and Alice got the surprise that they were expecting, again. This time they were blessed with their third son, Jacob. Now, here is where I believe in Karma. Kevin got just what he had handed out as a child, times THREE! Yup, sometimes life is good!
My brother has always worked hard for what he has. He created a successful painting company that has provided for his family all these years. He is truly an example of someone who works hard and has good work ethics. I am proud of what he has accomplished.
About 3 1/2 years ago Kevin noticed a weakness in his left hand. shortly after that some twitching appeared in his arm. He brought this to my attention, asking me if I knew of anyone in our family who might have had a motor neuron disease. I did not, but I was quick to tell Kevin to chill, he was fine. For the longest time I was sure it was Lyme disease, I was so wrong. ALS had struck my family, my BROTHER.
Kevin is no longer able to work. His only job now is survival. Kevin and Alice have been able to get the boys into college, and are now working on selling their home, finding a smaller one that will be able to accommodate Kevin's changing needs.
This is where I am asking for your help. Not only is ALS a catastrophic disease, it is the costliest. Insurance won't always cover the cost of medical equipment. Financially, ALS is also a killer.
We are looking at using this money to make sure Kevin and Alice's home is safe and functional for whatever Kevin's needs may be, finding transportation to take Kevin to and from his Dr. appointments, and making sure they can pay the bills.
Please help me help them.
Organizer and beneficiary
Pamela Whitaker-Justiniano
Organizer
Kendall Lakes, FL
Alice Whitaker
Beneficiary