CINDY FINKLESTEIN’S BATTLE WITH ALS

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Cindy Gordon Finkelstein is a wife, mother to two grown sons, sister, aunt and a former interior designer, In December 2015 she was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS), often referred to as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis.Although there have been incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for ALS patients, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of patients and their families, Cindy needs your  help in battling this devastating disease. She has now lost her ability to function as an independent individual. Before her diagnosis she used to play tennis; now she can barely lift a fork to her mouth. This crippling disease can strike anyone and presently there is no known cure. In the mean time, it will cost Cindy and her family an average of $200,000 a year to provide her with the care ALS patients need. This includes weekly PT and massage therapy, necessary renovations to her home for greater accessibility, medication, vitamins and 24 hr. assistance from caregivers.Today Cindy’s family has exhausted all other avenues and her daily expenses have become overwhelming. With her limited energy, she needs to focus on staying strong to fight this paralyzing disease -- not on how to pay for it.Please help make a difference in her life and donate whatever you can towards her fight. No amount is too small! Steve Finkelstein, Cindy's husband, is her  beneficiary so that he may withdraw funds for her care. Thank you.