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Beneficiary: Erin Brady's (Erin Brady's Medical Fund created by her mother, Dawn Lemieux)
In November 2019, Erin Brady was diagnosed with ALS, or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Erin is 29 years old, with a loving husband, two beautiful daughters and another baby girl on the way. Erin is a role model for all who know her. She has spent her entire life inspiring and giving back to others. Now, it is our turn to give back to Erin.
ALS, also commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed. There is currently no cure for ALS, just treatments that may allow for a more comfortable life.
From early on in life, Erin had the most generous heart. She grew up in two worlds, one that was focused on the love of dance and one that was focused on the love of giving back to others. Fortunately for Erin, those two worlds combined seamlessly and she was able to combine her passion for both dance and giving back to others. As a dancer for over 21 years, Erin believed that the best way to express oneself was through the movement of dance. She participated in many opportunities throughout her young adult life that allowed her to use dance as a means of raising money for those who needed it. As a member on the board of directors of Kids for Kids, Dancing for Life, Erin continues to give back to others through the power of dance. At the age of 24, Erin opened her own dance studio, The Cheshire Performing Arts Academy, in Cheshire, CT to share both her love of dance and the understanding of the true power of dance and community. Her students understand the importance of giving back and have received many honors for their efforts, such as the Kids for Kids Spirit Award, showing the impact of Erin’s influence on these young hearts and minds. Erin has touched the lives of many and has fostered a sense of community wherever she has gone.
While we don’t know what the future holds for Erin and her family, one thing is clear: Erin has dedicated her life to serving others and inspiring others. Now, it is time we do the same for Erin and show her the impact she has had on so many lives. The expenses of ALS are substantial, and the cost of treatments and equipment has become an additional worry for the family. Some of the equipment Erin is going to need include, a voice apparatus, a wheelchair, a handicap van, various treatments and many additional assistive equipment to help Erin live comfortably.
We hope through your generosity with this GoFundMe, that Erin and her family can feel a bit at ease with the financial aspect of this challenging road ahead. Our hope is that it will help allow them to stay focused on cherishing every moment they have together, and making memories with her family that her daughters can cherish forever.
In November 2019, Erin Brady was diagnosed with ALS, or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Erin is 29 years old, with a loving husband, two beautiful daughters and another baby girl on the way. Erin is a role model for all who know her. She has spent her entire life inspiring and giving back to others. Now, it is our turn to give back to Erin.
ALS, also commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed. There is currently no cure for ALS, just treatments that may allow for a more comfortable life.
From early on in life, Erin had the most generous heart. She grew up in two worlds, one that was focused on the love of dance and one that was focused on the love of giving back to others. Fortunately for Erin, those two worlds combined seamlessly and she was able to combine her passion for both dance and giving back to others. As a dancer for over 21 years, Erin believed that the best way to express oneself was through the movement of dance. She participated in many opportunities throughout her young adult life that allowed her to use dance as a means of raising money for those who needed it. As a member on the board of directors of Kids for Kids, Dancing for Life, Erin continues to give back to others through the power of dance. At the age of 24, Erin opened her own dance studio, The Cheshire Performing Arts Academy, in Cheshire, CT to share both her love of dance and the understanding of the true power of dance and community. Her students understand the importance of giving back and have received many honors for their efforts, such as the Kids for Kids Spirit Award, showing the impact of Erin’s influence on these young hearts and minds. Erin has touched the lives of many and has fostered a sense of community wherever she has gone.
While we don’t know what the future holds for Erin and her family, one thing is clear: Erin has dedicated her life to serving others and inspiring others. Now, it is time we do the same for Erin and show her the impact she has had on so many lives. The expenses of ALS are substantial, and the cost of treatments and equipment has become an additional worry for the family. Some of the equipment Erin is going to need include, a voice apparatus, a wheelchair, a handicap van, various treatments and many additional assistive equipment to help Erin live comfortably.
We hope through your generosity with this GoFundMe, that Erin and her family can feel a bit at ease with the financial aspect of this challenging road ahead. Our hope is that it will help allow them to stay focused on cherishing every moment they have together, and making memories with her family that her daughters can cherish forever.
Organizer and beneficiary
Megan Marcucci
Organizer
Milford, CT
Dawn Lemieux
Beneficiary