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Johnny Cal is our PAL’S Hero- by, John’s Kids!

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This past June, after suffering with some confusing medical issues since October 2019, John was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Not something we wanted to hear, but we were fortunate enough to see a specialist at Mt. Sinai in N.Y.C. for a THIRD opinion and proper diagnosis. After multiple surgeries, including  two incredibly invasive cervical spine surgeries since September of 2020, John continued to present with physically debilitating issues. John lost use of his right arm and right hand, and now has balance issues and increasing weakness in his left arm, hand and both legs.

Many years ago, John was a star football player at Gloversville High School. After meeting his devoted Wife Laura, John grew his family with the birth of their Daughter, Candace, now 47 years old, and John, now 44 years old. During their youth, John was always active in supporting his children in their athletic endeavors. And now with his Grandchildren, Cassidy, Boden and Emma, John continues to support them, unfortunately in a more limited way. We would love to be able to purchase a mobility device to allow John to continue to support his Grandchildren, in person, for all of their sporting events. 

Living in their family home in Gloversville, New York, John requires multiple adaptive equipment in order to function as you and I do. John and Laura, are both retirees on a fixed income and will continue to have difficulty supporting John’s ever increasing medical needs. 

We are asking all of our friends, family and anyone else who has been touched by this horrific disease to help John live a functional life during each of the precious days that he has left.



We are grateful to family, friends, and the knowledge and support of Dr. Scelsa and the Mount Sinai ALS Center of Excellence in NYC. Your support and friendship means everything. We love all of you. 

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    John Calabrese
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    Schenectady, NY
    Laura Calabrese
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