My name is Kathi Cassi, but my preferred title is Mom. This is my son Luke, and we are in NE Ohio. Some of you may have looked at this picture and thought Luke was a handsome young man. He doesn't know that anymore as he lost his vision due to LHON shortly after HS graduation. His eyes appear unaffected as it is the optic nerves that don't work.Somehow, Luke has remained positive until recently as hie had a heartbreaking breakup.They made a great team, and he has sunk into a deep depression that he was able to keep from overwhelming him before.

He is a very active parent to his daughter, and he is able to fake being okay for her but sadly he isn't. My heart breaks for his loss of sight, in this very visual world, I. He would not ask, but he needs your help to restore some hope, and goodwill He receives disability and does phone work from home but struggles with meeting bills. I am asking for help to lighten his heavy load. I want to bring a little joy and sunshine to my dear darling son. Could you please find it in your heart to help Luke with a kind hand up