Hello ... I am Tony Falco, and I am starting this GoFundMe for my brother Brian Falco and his family ...

I can say that I did not ever anticipate ever having to be performing a task like this ...

Brian is my younger brother in his early 50's, and on July 14, 2022, he was the unfortunate recipient of an ALS diagnosis. (commonly known as Lou Gehrig disease) ... Neurologists have given him about one year ...

He has been experiencing weakness in the arms & shoulders as well as weakened muscles in the core, causing labored breathing. He currently works for the local Sheriff's department. He may not be able to work at this much longer.

Little to no help with conventional Doctors or pharmaceuticals.

A holistic/natural approach has helped many with this condition to allow patients to live longer, healthier lives than expected.

Insurance does not cover any of these expenses ...

So far, out-of-pocket expenses have been approximately 5K, with 10k more needed for Bemer and infrared (Bemer) helmet treatment.

ALS treatment centers in SWF range cost between 35-60K + lodging.

There are also protocols available, such as the Deanna protocol, which has the potential to help try to mitigate the symptoms.

Deanna's protocol is about $500 a month.

Breathing equipment is appx $2000.00 / month ...

Recommended nutritional products are also adding up quickly...

All of these holistic treatments have price tags ...

Conventional testing, some covered by insurance, is being done. Other diagnostic testing may not get done due to high out-of-pocket costs...

So, we are trying to see if we can get this going to help with these costs ...

Please feel free to spread this effort ...

Thanks in advance ... !