Hi. My name is Terry and I am raising funds to facilitate my Son's wife, Falon, to bring her children on one last holiday before she fully succumbs to ALS. She is currently feeling the disease in her right hand but the illness can progress quickly. Her story follows.

I have had the good fortune of meeting some wonderful people. Not rich people or famous people but people who make a difference in the lives of others. One such person is my daughter-in-law, Falon. Falon grew up surrounded by alcohol addiction. For a time, she and her brothers were in the system, going from one foster home to another, and when that system decided that she had outgrown its mandate, Falon too began the nearly inevitable slide into the alcohol trap that slowly but surely drags too many into desolation and hopelessness. But, God had other plans for her. In a few short years, she had a loving husband, an extended family that loves and cares for her, a home for her and her children, and hope had replaced despair. Together, she and her husband rescued her two younger brothers from the system and took them into their home. Although some of her family members have not completely overcome their addictions, they have seen first hand what can be accomplished through clean and sober living. Falon remains hopeful that someday they too will put those vices behind them. My daughter-in-law is a real example of ministering and service. She embodies the Spirit of Christmas all the year long. If you see her, give her a hug. She has earned it.

Why is it that bad things happen to good people? Falon has been diagnosed with ALS. Your kindness and donations are welcome. Let's put a spark of happiness back into her life.

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Upate from Falon: November 20, 2025

"My first signs before the doctor visit was finger twitching, and I notice that my hand was weak and I couldn't open a water bottle cap. I went to a walk-in clinic on May 13, 2025 and then saw the same doctor on May 23, where he referred me to a neurologist. Around this time, I went to a chiropractor, massages, and physiotherapy. ( As I hairdresser, I suspected carpel tunnel). My fingers were twitching by this time and my had was showing weakness and loss of muscle. I saw the neurologist and got an EMG test and an MRI on my neck. The results came back 'normal' for the MRI. There is weakness in my right side. It wasn't carpel tunnel so the neurologist sent me to her colleague for a second opinion where I received a second EMG test. On September 15th, the neurologist talked to me about motor neuron disease ALS. I am still waiting for an MRI on my brain and my spine. I got blood work done and went to see the neurologist again on October 28th to talk about the blood work and got updates on how I'm feeling and explained any changes since the last time we'd talked and told me that the bloodwork came back normal and that's when he told me that he is still waiting for the MRI report, but he predicts that there won't be anything found there either and I asked if this was a good time to tell my family what I might have and he said yes. At that appointment, he mentioned that he had referred my to an ALS support clinic and my first appointment is November 26."

Thank you all for your kindness.

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Update from Falon Wednesday November 26th 2025

My first ALS Clinic Appointment.

I was feeling anxious thinking about the appointment and what I would be told, and the specialists I was going meet that day for the first time. I met a whole team of specialists including the social worker from ALS Society, the dietician, the neurologist, and a respiratory specialist and a physio specialist, The neurologist did some strength tests and checked my reflexes and confirmed that what she has seen with the results of the last neurologist test that it is ALS. My hopes for a happier outcome are pretty much dashed. The respiratory doctor checked my breathing. This procedure is normal for a first appointment, especially since I am in the early stages of ALS. My neurologist said that the next step is to get a genetics test done to see if it is the type to have been handed down to my family. Since I am in the early stages, I qualify for two different treatment medications that will hopefully slow down the progression. My next appointment will be in three to four months to evaluate the progression.

This was a hard day for me. I had so many feelings and I just let them flow. I cried so hard. I was so angry that this is happening to me.

I am very grateful for the kindness that you have all shown to me. It makes the journey a lot easier to bear.

Thank you for your donations. My goal is to take my husband and 4 children on a vacation while I still have some mobility.

I love you all

Falon

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