Hi my name is Rosie and i'm the eldest of 4 children. My father was diagnosed with ALS in 2012. My dad who turned 50 in June passed away on September 2, 2015. He leaves 5 children and a wife behind. His smallest child is 7 years old and the oldest is 16.

 My dad the oldest of 3 is survived by mother, sister and brother, Manuel who is in El Salvador . My dad who was always concerned about me and my brothers. A man who would give his shirt off his back to  give to another person.



Seeing my mother and grandmother who's hearts' are broken.  The ladies that day in and day out fed him, cleaned him and talked to him. My dad's body is being tested for the ALS decease and adding to the findings, and in hopes of one day finding a cure for such a sad decease. I can't emphesis how  much sadness this has caused and how you can see your loved one slowly dying.



My dad's brother who is in El Salvador was due to come here and see him this September, but unfortanatly that will not be possible due to my dad's early departure.

My brothers and I want to put a fund together,  their wish is to be able to  view him before and in hopes of buring him in a place where they can go and visit. Unfortanantly that cost an arm and a leg and money that is impossible to get.

I am asking if you could please help us in helping our family that is in need at this time. We thank you for reading and if you can't help, please do pray for us, being that it will also help us get through this tough time.


Thank you,

The Portillo Family.