As parents, nothing prepares you for the moment you hear that your child—your vibrant, kind, full-of-life child—has been diagnosed with ALS.

We are Christina and Mike, and we’re reaching out with the deepest humility and hope on behalf of our daughter, Samantha. She is only 26 years old and has been bravely navigating a whirlwind of symptoms since October. After months of uncertainty and countless tests, we recently received the heartbreaking diagnosis: ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

It began with weakness in her right arm and quickly progressed to her right leg. By February, Samantha began having difficulty swallowing and breathing on her own. Her body was no longer exhaling enough carbon dioxide, leading to a dangerous buildup in her system. She now has a tracheostomy to support her breathing. The progression has been alarmingly fast.

We are doing everything we can to support her, but the medical expenses—hospital care, equipment, therapies, and in-home support—are growing quickly. This GoFundMe was created to help ease some of that financial burden so we can focus fully on Samantha’s care and comfort.

If you are able, please consider donating. No amount is too small. And if you aren’t in a position to give, we ask for something just as meaningful: your prayers, your love, your light. Please hold Samantha in your heart and surround her with peaceful, healing energy in whatever way speaks to you.

We are leaning on faith, community, and compassion during this deeply challenging time. Thank you for standing with us, for sharing this page, and for walking beside us on this journey.

With love and gratitude.