
Care for Chrissy
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Please help my aunt Chrissy who is 55 years old and was diagnosed with ALS last June. She worked as long as she possibly could. She had to quit in October when she had to have a feeding tube put in when she lost the ability to chew/swallow. She can no longer speak. She was able to write notes but that became to difficult. She is able to text, and or email, but her arms are becoming very weak and we are not sure how much longer she will even be able to do either of those. Sadly, she needs at home nursing care ($65-$75 per hour) to assist with nebulizer, cough assist machine, feeding tube hook up, suctioning and her everyday tasks that we take for granted such as brushing her teeth, washing her hair, using the restroom, etc., but insurance will not pay for it. Affordable, non-medical care givers cannot provide the medical assistance she needs. Also, without her income, she and her husband are having difficulty paying for medication, special medical supplies and equipment which continue to grow each day. Not to mention, their regular bills...mortgage, car payment, utilities, etc. My aunt has always been a good Christian with a generous heart who has always helped anyone in need when she could whether it be family, friends, or total strangers. It hurts us all to see her struggling with this terrible disease, and having the burden of worrying about money and not being able to afford the medical care she needs is breaking our hearts. Anything you can afford to give will be greatly appreciated and if you can't afford anything a simple prayer for her would be appreciated.
Organizer and beneficiary
Laura Turek
Organizer
New Lenox, IL
James Steiskal
Beneficiary