Hi friends and family,

In the Fall of last year, Cassius started having difficulty using his left hand. Unfortunately, his symptoms became progressively worse, and then in January 2025 he was diagnosed with limb-onset Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This was devastating news. ALS is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that has no cure. Treatment is used to try to slow the progression of the disease and to manage symptoms. The average life expectancy from onset is two to four years, though 10% of people live longer than 10 years. Cassius currently is experiencing painful cramping and weakness in his limbs, reduced balance while walking, and limited use of his hands. His symptoms will worsen over time and eventually lead to breathing and swallowing difficulty.

We made this GoFundMe because Cassius and his family desperately need financial support and we know there are many people who would want to help. In addition to high costs of medical treatment, they need to adapt their home to accommodate Cassius’ mobility needs, which is currently challenging for Cassius to navigate with his disability and is inaccessible in a wheelchair. Cassius’ mom Karna will probably need to stop working in order to care for Cassius, which will impact the family’s ability to pay for even basic necessities.

We would deeply appreciate any support you can give Cassius in this challenging time.

Thank you,

Gavin (brother), Ella (friend)