Help Support Kate & Her Family Through the Challenges of ALS

Our friend and fellow small business owner, Kate, has been dealt an unimaginable challenge. Her husband, Dan, was recently diagnosed with ALS, a cruel and fatal disease that gradually robs people of their mobility and independence. Despite the heartbreak, Kate's resilience and positivity have been unwavering, and she's continued pouring her heart into her business Sweet as Candy, all while caring for her family and facing a devastating future. If anyone has had the pleasure of meeting Dan, aka Mr. Sweet as Candy, you know how amazingly awesome he is. He is Kate's everything along with their 2 kids, 9 year old Gwen and 4 year old Oscar.

As Dan's ALS progresses, making their home accessible will become essential for his comfort and dignity. This journey is one no family should face alone, so we are coming together as her small business family to ask for your support. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to help with the home modifications needed to give Dan the care he deserves as his illness progresses, as well as give the family the financial freedom to enjoy the time they have left together.

Every donation, no matter the size, is a gesture of love and support for a family navigating one of the hardest times of their lives. If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing this page to spread the word. Together, we can make a difference for Kate and her family and bring light to their journey through this difficult time.

As he began to research the disease that would soon take his life, Dan was told by another ALS patient "you can either choose to live or you can choose to die". Dan's instant response was he was choosing to live whatever time he has. Dan and Kate are some of the kindest people who spread joy and happiness to everyone they meet. Let's help them live these next few years to the fullest.

Thank you for helping us lift them up when they need it most.

XO,

Kate's Small Business Family