Help Mike Labelle Fight ALS!
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Mike Labelle is a 51 year old husband and father who has always been an extremely hard worker, and is a very proud bread winner for his family. His wife, Julie, is a 49 year old homemaker who has a rare eye disease which has rendered her almost completely blind, requiring the constant aid of her golden retriever guide dog Blanco. Their 18 year old daughter Ayla is currently in her first year of post secondary education, and lives in Ottawa, Ont.
On October 31st, 2017, Mike’s neurologist delivered the devastating news that he has ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), which is the death of motor neurons that control voluntary muscles. It is characterized by having stiff muscles, muscle twitching and gradually worsening weakness due to the failing of the bodys muscle system. The disease results in difficulty walking, speaking, swallowing and breathing, resulting in death. There is currently no treatment or cure for this debilitating disease. Individuals diagnosed with ALS in Mike’s age group typically see a life expectancy of 2-5 years. Mike’s disease has shown very fast progression since being diagnosed, which is very worrisome.
Michael was born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, and is a certified machinist. He was the sole income earner who worked full time and supported his disabled wife, and their daughter. Now, because of his rapid physical health and mobility deterioration due to ALS, Mike is no longer able to work.
Due to the nature of this disease, there will be a continual decline in his health requiring medications, equipment, support workers and travel costs to and from Ottawa for his medical care. Mike is currently dependent on his walker, will need a motorized wheel chair, a medical bed, wheel chair lift for access to the house, along with other necessary equipment to help take care of him. His family is completely dedicated to caring for him, but with the financial constraints of the loss of his income and his wife’s disability, friends and family are pulling together and asking for help with the immediate and long term financial burdens he and his family will face.
We would like to thank you in advance for the financial support you may be able to provide, as well as your continued prayers and positive thoughts.
Sharing this link with your friends and family is another great way to help.
With love and gratitude,
Mike’s family
On October 31st, 2017, Mike’s neurologist delivered the devastating news that he has ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), which is the death of motor neurons that control voluntary muscles. It is characterized by having stiff muscles, muscle twitching and gradually worsening weakness due to the failing of the bodys muscle system. The disease results in difficulty walking, speaking, swallowing and breathing, resulting in death. There is currently no treatment or cure for this debilitating disease. Individuals diagnosed with ALS in Mike’s age group typically see a life expectancy of 2-5 years. Mike’s disease has shown very fast progression since being diagnosed, which is very worrisome.
Michael was born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, and is a certified machinist. He was the sole income earner who worked full time and supported his disabled wife, and their daughter. Now, because of his rapid physical health and mobility deterioration due to ALS, Mike is no longer able to work.
Due to the nature of this disease, there will be a continual decline in his health requiring medications, equipment, support workers and travel costs to and from Ottawa for his medical care. Mike is currently dependent on his walker, will need a motorized wheel chair, a medical bed, wheel chair lift for access to the house, along with other necessary equipment to help take care of him. His family is completely dedicated to caring for him, but with the financial constraints of the loss of his income and his wife’s disability, friends and family are pulling together and asking for help with the immediate and long term financial burdens he and his family will face.
We would like to thank you in advance for the financial support you may be able to provide, as well as your continued prayers and positive thoughts.
Sharing this link with your friends and family is another great way to help.
With love and gratitude,
Mike’s family
Organisateur et bénéficiaire
Dan Labelle
Organisateur
Cornwall, ON
Mike Labelle
Bénéficiaire
