Help Tom Fight ALS

This past November 2019, Tom received a devastating diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).  ALS is a progressive disease where muscle tissue in the body slowly dies causing increased paralysis over time. Patients with ALS lose the ability to swallow, breathe, and move. The person’s mind usually remains unaffected so patients are painfully aware and are left watching their body degrade. ALS is fatal. Patients typically live 3 to 5 years after diagnosis. There is no current cure for ALS. 

While this news has been a punch in the gut for our family and friends. Tom is strong and is going to fight this disease as hard as he can for as long as his body will let him. We know time isn’t on our side with ALS, which is why we are looking to raise donations to help him in his fight.  He is going to need extensive medical equipment and a bathroom put on his first floor as stairs are becoming increasingly difficult. My family is grateful for any help you can provide, even if it’s just a prayer that we find a cure for this awful disease.

Much love,

The Barber Family and Friends