A Dream toTravel the World with ALS
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Hello friends and family, near and far!
I NEED YOUR HELP. (I know it feels like a lot to read..but don't give up yet!!)
A good friend of mine has recently been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)...and recently as in just earlier this week. The news is naturally pretty difficult to take in.
You might not know what ALS is, but are probably familiar with the "Ice Bucket Challenge" that went viral across the Internet. That challenge was created to raise money for researching ALS, seeking to find a cure for a currently incurable disease.
Those diagnosed with this neurodegenerative
disease suffer from rapid deterioration of the body's voluntary muscles (muscles we control like the face, arms, and legs) when the disease attacks the nerve cells (neurons) that control these muscles. This includes the muscles in the diaphragm and chest wall that control breathing. Around 90% of those suffering from ALS will die within 3-5 years of diagnoses as a result of respiratory failure.
HERE IS WHERE YOU COME IN!!!
My friend has big dreams. Dreams to see the world. With a new restriction over the potential timeline of his life, he wants to see as much as he can before he is no longer able to walk (possibly as early as this year).
HELP HIM EXPLORE THIS BEAUTIFUL WORLD! It feels so unfair to me, as an avid traveler, that there are so many people who do not get the opportunity to experience what I have. So how can I help? Well, if you know me...you know I'm just as broke as the next broke backpacker...so I can't exactly make his dreams come true on my own. SO I REALLY NEED ALL OF YOU AMAZING PEOPLE TO HELP ME HELP SCOTT!
Contributions as little as $1.00 show your support to someone who may be going through a little more than you. It is important to me that Scott gets his chance to see this incredible world just like the rest of us. If you could give a little bit of your time and money to help someone follow their dreams, why wouldn't you? Perhaps it's one less coffee, one less movie ticket, one less drink at the bar...but think about how much further that money could go for someone else. (Hint: it will be life changing!) There's no greater feeling in this world than an act of compassion and love, even to a stranger.
PLEASE HELP! And don't hesitate to contact me or him directly for anything!
This cause means the world to me as it is affecting someone near and dear to my heart who shares the same goals and passions that I do. I appreciate all of you who donate, share, or even took the time to read this. LOVE YOU ALL!
I NEED YOUR HELP. (I know it feels like a lot to read..but don't give up yet!!)
A good friend of mine has recently been diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)...and recently as in just earlier this week. The news is naturally pretty difficult to take in.
You might not know what ALS is, but are probably familiar with the "Ice Bucket Challenge" that went viral across the Internet. That challenge was created to raise money for researching ALS, seeking to find a cure for a currently incurable disease.
Those diagnosed with this neurodegenerative
disease suffer from rapid deterioration of the body's voluntary muscles (muscles we control like the face, arms, and legs) when the disease attacks the nerve cells (neurons) that control these muscles. This includes the muscles in the diaphragm and chest wall that control breathing. Around 90% of those suffering from ALS will die within 3-5 years of diagnoses as a result of respiratory failure.
HERE IS WHERE YOU COME IN!!!
My friend has big dreams. Dreams to see the world. With a new restriction over the potential timeline of his life, he wants to see as much as he can before he is no longer able to walk (possibly as early as this year).
HELP HIM EXPLORE THIS BEAUTIFUL WORLD! It feels so unfair to me, as an avid traveler, that there are so many people who do not get the opportunity to experience what I have. So how can I help? Well, if you know me...you know I'm just as broke as the next broke backpacker...so I can't exactly make his dreams come true on my own. SO I REALLY NEED ALL OF YOU AMAZING PEOPLE TO HELP ME HELP SCOTT!
Contributions as little as $1.00 show your support to someone who may be going through a little more than you. It is important to me that Scott gets his chance to see this incredible world just like the rest of us. If you could give a little bit of your time and money to help someone follow their dreams, why wouldn't you? Perhaps it's one less coffee, one less movie ticket, one less drink at the bar...but think about how much further that money could go for someone else. (Hint: it will be life changing!) There's no greater feeling in this world than an act of compassion and love, even to a stranger.
PLEASE HELP! And don't hesitate to contact me or him directly for anything!
This cause means the world to me as it is affecting someone near and dear to my heart who shares the same goals and passions that I do. I appreciate all of you who donate, share, or even took the time to read this. LOVE YOU ALL!
Organizer and beneficiary
Lauren O'Neill
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Scott Andrews
Beneficiary
