Marty Sims' ALS battle

On April 28th of 2016 Marty was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or what’s commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.  He was told by his doctor that people who suffer from this disease live an average of three to five years, some less, some more.  This was a disease with no known cause, cure, or treatment.  That this is an aggressive disease that moves fast, robs you of your strength, and leaves you a prisoner within your own body until the end. He was told to get his affairs in order, make a living will, and go see all the places he has wanted to see before it’s too late.

The aggressive disease caused Marty to quickly lose his ability to work. His debility required his wife, Star (and she is a star), to stay home with him. Their two adopted kids (both in high school) were forced to get jobs and cut expenses such as club sports. The family moved in with their best friends to help share expenses and burden of care. 

Recently, mix ups with disability insurance caused their income to be cut in half (from an already painfully low monthly income). 

Marty is currently defying the survival rate and has hope and faith in a miracle. 



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Marty's Story: https://youtu.be/kNqdMSc5fh4 

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