
Fighting ALS with Scott Lato
It can start with twitching and weakness in your arm or leg.
You might think it’s nothing. That it will pass.
But the weakness in your muscles progresses until you lose your ability to move…to talk..to swallow…or even to breathe….
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” is a terrifying, heartbreaking illness. After losing voluntary muscle movement, most people living with ALS will die of respiratory failure.
Every 90 minutes, someone in America is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes, another person loses the battle against this devastating disease.
You know what’s even more frightening?
There’s no cure for ALS.
Our wonderful friends, The Lato’s received that diagnosis a little over a year ago, needless to say it’s been a frightening and expensive journey since. The ALS community has been wonderful with helping out with more expensive items such as a Handicapped van and a special bed. But there are lots more expenses. Remodels for the house to put in a handicap bathroom, wheelchair ramps, medicines, etc. Bernadette and Scott are an amazing family, she has been a pillar in our community from being a scout
leader since our kids were little to volunteering at the school and so much more. She works
full-time at home to be the full-time caregiver for Scott. But right now they need our help.
Things have become a bit overwhelming and a little financial help would go a long way I
would love to see the goal crushed! Our
planned fundraisers have had a few setbacks
because of the virus but we can do this online! Please consider helping Scott, Bernadette,
Sammy, Jack and Tony!