ALS Struggle: Help Milagros with Accessibility

My name is Milagros and I was diagnosed with ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's disease, in October of 2023. For those who do not know what this horrific disease means:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness, disability, and ultimately, respiratory failure. Managing ALS requires a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. At this moment, I’m experiencing muscle weakness in both my legs. My left arm and hand are fully weakened, and I can’t make a fist; it’s called claw hands. I need your help with any amount of donation so I can upgrade my bathtub into a walk-in shower, so it will be easier for me to be wheeled in and take a shower. I’ve been getting sponge baths with the help of my caregiver, my husband Francis. This is the first time that I’m asking for help, and those who know me know that I was a very independent person. It is not easy for me to ask for help, but now I do need your help with any monetary support. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you.

Qué es la ELA?

La esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA) es una enfermedad neurodegenerativa progresiva que afecta a las células nerviosas del cerebro y de la médula espinal. Las neuronas motoras van del cerebro a la médula espinal y de la médula espinal a los músculos de todo el cuerpo. Con el tiempo, la degeneración progresiva de las neuronas motoras producida por la ELA ocasiona la muerte de éstas. Cuando mueren las neuronas motoras, el cerebro pierde la capacidad de iniciar y controlar el movimiento de los músculos. Debido al efecto progresivo sobre la acción de los músculos voluntarios, los pacientes en las etapas finales de la enfermedad pueden quedar totalmente paralizados.