Help Tammy Holloway Watts With Her Battle of ALS
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What is ALS you may ask?
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosisis)a nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function. In this disease, nerve cells break down, which reduces functionality in the muscles they supply. Treatment can help, but sadly there is no cure for ALS.
Tammy Holloway Watts was diagnosed in 2018 with ALS. While this has been a devastating diagnosis for everyone involved, Tammy and those around her have chosen to fight this disease head-on. After being diagnosed she had to give up working due to multiple falls and health reasons. Her most recent job, which she loved dearly, was in home health care. Tammy knows all too well the tolls of ALS. Tammy took care of her mother and sister while they both were living with ALS.
Tammy spends her days alone while her husband (Bradley Watts) works a full time job just to barely slide by with paying the bills. When he gets off of work he provides care for Tammy. Tammy doesn’t have Medicaid or qualify for any help financially through the government programs in North Carolina. At home she requires a professional caregiver that is not covered by her insurance. She’s unable to afford one so she has no one to care for her when her husband is not home. Her mind remains sharp and her spirits high, large in-part to the outpouring support, but these latest complications have took a physical toll.
*It is recommended that ALS patients receive support from occupational and physical therapists as the disease progresses. Insurance may cover 1-2, one hour sessions a week but this is not enough. Occupational therapy aids in supporting someone with ALS in learning how to adapt to changes in personal care and mobility— something most of us take for granted.
*One of the first things an ALS patient is told is to increase their protein intake—this change in diet is not inexpensive. As the disease progresses, so does the need for adaptive devices, many of which are not covered in full by insurance if at all. Examples include phone holders, seat risers, adjustable beds, adaptive clothing, adaptive drinkware/dinnerware, power chairs and braces.
All donations from this fundraiser will go straight to Tammy. Every dollar matters.
Thank you for all of the love and support! #ENDALS
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosisis)a nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function. In this disease, nerve cells break down, which reduces functionality in the muscles they supply. Treatment can help, but sadly there is no cure for ALS.
Tammy Holloway Watts was diagnosed in 2018 with ALS. While this has been a devastating diagnosis for everyone involved, Tammy and those around her have chosen to fight this disease head-on. After being diagnosed she had to give up working due to multiple falls and health reasons. Her most recent job, which she loved dearly, was in home health care. Tammy knows all too well the tolls of ALS. Tammy took care of her mother and sister while they both were living with ALS.
Tammy spends her days alone while her husband (Bradley Watts) works a full time job just to barely slide by with paying the bills. When he gets off of work he provides care for Tammy. Tammy doesn’t have Medicaid or qualify for any help financially through the government programs in North Carolina. At home she requires a professional caregiver that is not covered by her insurance. She’s unable to afford one so she has no one to care for her when her husband is not home. Her mind remains sharp and her spirits high, large in-part to the outpouring support, but these latest complications have took a physical toll.
*It is recommended that ALS patients receive support from occupational and physical therapists as the disease progresses. Insurance may cover 1-2, one hour sessions a week but this is not enough. Occupational therapy aids in supporting someone with ALS in learning how to adapt to changes in personal care and mobility— something most of us take for granted.
*One of the first things an ALS patient is told is to increase their protein intake—this change in diet is not inexpensive. As the disease progresses, so does the need for adaptive devices, many of which are not covered in full by insurance if at all. Examples include phone holders, seat risers, adjustable beds, adaptive clothing, adaptive drinkware/dinnerware, power chairs and braces.
All donations from this fundraiser will go straight to Tammy. Every dollar matters.
Thank you for all of the love and support! #ENDALS
Organizer and beneficiary
Jessica Reece
Organizer
Mount Airy, NC
Tammy Watts
Beneficiary