ALS Can’t Stop Him, Let’s Help Robbie get a Handicap Van!

Hi friends,

I’m reaching out on behalf of the Beyl family (Robbie, Gayle, Elijah & Coralie)—many of you know them from SLU Lab School, sports and church. In July 2024, Robbie Beyl was diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), and their world changed overnight.

ALS is a devastating and fast-moving neurodegenerative disease that causes complete loss of muscle control. Over time, it takes away a person’s ability to walk, speak, eat, and even breathe. There is no cure, and the average life expectancy is just 3 to 5 years after diagnosis.

Unfortunately, Robbie’s condition is progressing quickly. He’s already losing the ability to stand and will soon rely entirely on a wheelchair. Right now, the family’s most urgent need is a wheelchair-accessible van to safely transport Robbie to appointments and around the community. These vans are incredibly expensive—even secondhand—and not typically covered by insurance.

The ALS Association estimates that caring for someone with ALS can cost $80,000–$250,000 per year in out-of-pocket expenses. This family is facing so much, and I’d love to help rally our community and beyond to support them in this time of need.

Every donation, big or small, will make a real difference.

If you’re not in a place to give, please consider sharing this page—or helping connect them with someone selling (or donating) a wheelchair-accessible van.

Let’s come together and show the Beyl family that they are not alone in this fight. Thank you for your support, generosity, and prayers.

If you would prefer to donate directly to the Beyl family, you can Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Robbie-Beyl Please donate directly to this link, a fake Venmo account has already been created by a spammer.

With gratitude,