Help Shane Live Comfortably with ALS

You may know Shane Mings as Cooper and Mason's dad, an avid baseball/hockey/football fan, a hunter, a fisherman, a caring friend, and someone who is just a chill guy. Shane and his family are reaching out to ask for your help.

Shane was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in April 2024 after over a year of struggles which includes falls and a decline in his mobility and health.

ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. A person's brain loses connection with the muscles and the nerves die off. People with ALS lose their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe, with a life expectancy of 2-5 years from onset. To learn more about ALS please visit: https://www.als.org/

Shane can no longer maneuver stairs making this next phase very challenging given our home situation. We are working with contractors to make the years ahead comfortable in his home and ensure that he can access appropriate care to help with his daily needs.

Jacqueline is working full time and providing care for Shane, as well as caring for their children, the animals, and their home. She wants to give Shane a life of freedom, adventure, and ability to experience as much as possible in his limited remaining years.

Shane and Jacqueline will need funds for remodeling the home, assistance with medical expenses, provide in-home medical care, and eventually hospice care. As Shane's condition progresses, his care will increase. Costs associated with ALS can range from $70,000 to $250,000.