
Flamur Jonuzi's ALS Therapy
Dear Friends and Family,
It seems that after this past summer the three letters of ALS are ingrained in all of our memories. I myself like many others wasn't aware of this progressive neurodegenerative disease and the effects it has on everyone surrounding it. A quick Google search and the information at hand seems dismally bleak, even in a Biological Psychology class the prognosis means, as my professor put it, "A death sentence."
So what's the point?
I want to introduce my uncle, Flamur Jonuzi, who like all people that are diagnosed with ALS was given a few years at best to live, as fast deterrioration of his motor neurons would lead to total muscle loss. Does this derail him from life? Not at all.
Never have I ever seen anyone more present in life. The love and kindess he has for everyone around him is absolutely heroic. Every weekend it seems like there's a barbeque, festival, sporting event or weekend brunch he and his family are attending. I'm awed and amazed at the strength of this family.
This fundraiser is to procure funds to finance a new developing treatment via stem cells. This treatment is offered in Israel and several other centers in the US.
I want to invite anyone to donate anything they are able to for this cause.
Thank you
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