My name is Lynn, and on March 30, 2026, I was diagnosed with ALS. If you've known me for any length of time, you know this wasn't exactly in my life plan. I'm the woman who signed up for Tough Mudders because running through fire and crawling through mud sounded like a good Saturday. I worked out because I loved feeling strong. I've jumped off cliffs, climbed trees, and generally believed that "why not?" was a perfectly reasonable life philosophy. Apparently ALS didn't get the memo.

This diagnosis has changed my life in ways I never imagined. Every day brings new challenges, new limitations, and a future that's impossible to predict. Some days are heavy. Some days are heartbreaking. And some days I still manage to laugh because, honestly, the alternative sounds exhausting. What hasn't changed is how much I love my family. The reality is that ALS comes with extraordinary expenses. Medical care, specialized equipment, home modifications, daily living needs, and planning for the future all add up quickly. There are even costs I never thought I'd have to think about, including making sure my family isn't left carrying the financial burden of final arrangements when the time comes.

 If you know me, you also know asking for help has never been my favorite thing. I've always been much more comfortable being the person who shows up for everyone else. Learning to be on the receiving end has been humbling. If you're able to contribute, thank you. If giving isn't possible, sharing this page is an incredible gift, too. Every act of kindness helps relieve some of the financial pressure on my family and gives us something even more valuable: the ability to spend our time focused on each other instead of worrying about bills. Thank you for walking beside us during a journey we never expected to take. Your generosity, your prayers, your encouragement, and your love mean more than I could ever put into words.