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In September 2020, our dear friend Anthony (Andy) Serda received devastating news – he was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) a progressive and fatal disease, with no cure.
For everyone that knows Andy, you know what an amazing and caring person he is, and so full of life. From the positivity that he exudes, to his laughing and singing, you can’t help but smile when he walks into a room. He lives life the way everyone should…full of kindness, compassion, and without fear. Family always comes first and Andy does what he can to spend time with them, whether it’s an annual family cruise, a weekend trip to Lake Charles or just a short trip to Beaumont for some crawfish and good ‘ole fashion quality time. He loves animals and is always willing to step up to rescue any in need. Andy and his kids (AKA three dogs) enjoy spending their evenings together watching the deer in his backyard. One thing you can always count on is when the dog food drive starts, he’ll bring in a 50lb bag of kibble every single day.
Despite his diagnosis, Andy is still working and has an unwavering commitment to living life to the fullest, as positively as he can.
The goal of this campaign is to support Andy and his partner of 26 years, Todd, by helping cover some of the out-of-pocket costs of appointments, treatments, travel expenses, medications, and home modifications needed to accommodate Andy’s loss of muscle movement.
According to HuffPost.com, “ALS is a very expensive disease, costing patients an estimated $300,000 a year. The majority of patients bankrupt their families with the costs and an even larger number simply can’t afford the cost to stay alive, so they don’t. Can you imagine - having to STOP BEING ALIVE because it’s too expensive?”
Below is a list of the treatments for Andy that your donation will help fund. This list does not include other incremental costs associated with ALS, nor his medications, the costs for home upgrades allowing for handicap accessibility, wheelchairs, lifts, handicap accessible vehicles, ventilators, eye gaze technology, home care, and all the other equipment Andy will need. Fortunately, Andy doesn’t need these things right now and we are hopeful and fighting hard so it stays that way for as long as possible. However, this disease is so horrible and unpredictable that no one knows what tomorrow may bring.
Please consider contributing in any way you can, no matter the amount. It is not easy for someone who is a true giver to ask for help, and that is when we step up so they don’t have to. In times like this, when life gives someone more than what is bearable alone, we - the family and friends who absolutely adore Andy and Todd - can be there to help relieve some of the burden.
Cost of ALS treatments/therapies
· Doctor’s visits/Labs/Testing/Blood work etc.- approx. $1,000/ month
· Cerebrolysin and Stem Cell treatment- $10,500/month
· BTT Heat Shock Therapy- approx. $50,000 per visit
· NAD+ intravenously- $750/week
· Supplements/Medications- approx. $500/month
· Ozone Therapy IV with Vitamin C and B12- $400/week
· Chelation IV with Glutathione- $400/week
· Massage therapy- $200/week
· Physical Therapy- $200/week
· NovoThor PBM Therapy- $200/week
· BEMER PEMF Therapy- $200/week
· Strict Wahls Protocol Diet- $200/week
· Chiropractic adjustments- $160/week
· Hyperbaric Chamber- $100/week
Stem Cell Treatment Options Outside the US
· Sential Group in Mexico- $28,500 (with catheterization to carotid artery + $13,000) plus travel/lodging
· Corestem in South Korea- $100,000, plus travel/lodging
· Wu Medical Center in Beijing- $18,000, plus travel/lodging
· PuHua Hospital in Beijing- $27,500, plus travel/lodging
· Stem cell treatment in Costa Rica- $27,000, plus travel/lodging
**According to doctors they have spoken to, ALS patients often need a new stem cell treatment every 1-2 months to stop and repair degeneration**
For everyone that knows Andy, you know what an amazing and caring person he is, and so full of life. From the positivity that he exudes, to his laughing and singing, you can’t help but smile when he walks into a room. He lives life the way everyone should…full of kindness, compassion, and without fear. Family always comes first and Andy does what he can to spend time with them, whether it’s an annual family cruise, a weekend trip to Lake Charles or just a short trip to Beaumont for some crawfish and good ‘ole fashion quality time. He loves animals and is always willing to step up to rescue any in need. Andy and his kids (AKA three dogs) enjoy spending their evenings together watching the deer in his backyard. One thing you can always count on is when the dog food drive starts, he’ll bring in a 50lb bag of kibble every single day.
Despite his diagnosis, Andy is still working and has an unwavering commitment to living life to the fullest, as positively as he can.
The goal of this campaign is to support Andy and his partner of 26 years, Todd, by helping cover some of the out-of-pocket costs of appointments, treatments, travel expenses, medications, and home modifications needed to accommodate Andy’s loss of muscle movement.
According to HuffPost.com, “ALS is a very expensive disease, costing patients an estimated $300,000 a year. The majority of patients bankrupt their families with the costs and an even larger number simply can’t afford the cost to stay alive, so they don’t. Can you imagine - having to STOP BEING ALIVE because it’s too expensive?”
Below is a list of the treatments for Andy that your donation will help fund. This list does not include other incremental costs associated with ALS, nor his medications, the costs for home upgrades allowing for handicap accessibility, wheelchairs, lifts, handicap accessible vehicles, ventilators, eye gaze technology, home care, and all the other equipment Andy will need. Fortunately, Andy doesn’t need these things right now and we are hopeful and fighting hard so it stays that way for as long as possible. However, this disease is so horrible and unpredictable that no one knows what tomorrow may bring.
Please consider contributing in any way you can, no matter the amount. It is not easy for someone who is a true giver to ask for help, and that is when we step up so they don’t have to. In times like this, when life gives someone more than what is bearable alone, we - the family and friends who absolutely adore Andy and Todd - can be there to help relieve some of the burden.
Cost of ALS treatments/therapies
· Doctor’s visits/Labs/Testing/Blood work etc.- approx. $1,000/ month
· Cerebrolysin and Stem Cell treatment- $10,500/month
· BTT Heat Shock Therapy- approx. $50,000 per visit
· NAD+ intravenously- $750/week
· Supplements/Medications- approx. $500/month
· Ozone Therapy IV with Vitamin C and B12- $400/week
· Chelation IV with Glutathione- $400/week
· Massage therapy- $200/week
· Physical Therapy- $200/week
· NovoThor PBM Therapy- $200/week
· BEMER PEMF Therapy- $200/week
· Strict Wahls Protocol Diet- $200/week
· Chiropractic adjustments- $160/week
· Hyperbaric Chamber- $100/week
Stem Cell Treatment Options Outside the US
· Sential Group in Mexico- $28,500 (with catheterization to carotid artery + $13,000) plus travel/lodging
· Corestem in South Korea- $100,000, plus travel/lodging
· Wu Medical Center in Beijing- $18,000, plus travel/lodging
· PuHua Hospital in Beijing- $27,500, plus travel/lodging
· Stem cell treatment in Costa Rica- $27,000, plus travel/lodging
**According to doctors they have spoken to, ALS patients often need a new stem cell treatment every 1-2 months to stop and repair degeneration**
Organizer and beneficiary
Andy Serda
Beneficiary