Support for Michelle Lavigne's ALS Care

Hey all, I am reaching out on behalf of my family in order to help obtain some financial support for my sister, Michelle Lavigne, who was diagnosed this past year with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

This is a debilitating, progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and causes loss of muscle control.

Michelle is in need of support in her home in the form of health aides for assistance with activities of daily living, and this unfortunately comes at a high cost when insurance does not fully cover the extent of the support required.

We are also in the process of acquiring an accessible van and wheelchair ramp so that she is more easily and safely able to leave the house to attend doctors’ appointments and also activities and events for her children, such as her son’s upcoming graduation and spring sports.

We appreciate any financial support anyone is able to offer, and if there are other ways that you would like to support, such as volunteering time or services, she and her family would be extremely appreciative of any and all offers.

Thank you so much from Michelle, myself, and the rest of our family.