The Wetzel family is committed to raising money to support people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and to spreading awareness of the urgency to find treatment and a cure for this disease.
Why We Need Your Help
ALS is a cruel, progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs an individual of their ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The average life expectancy of an ALS patient is 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, no cure, and it costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need.
On a positive, note, the past two years have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for people living with ALS, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of people with ALS and their families. The ALS mission is to make ALS a livable disease by 2030.
Our Story
Debbie was diagnosed with ALS in 2017. For the past few years, she lived 24/7 in an electric lift chair, totally dependent on others, unable to do anything on her own. Unfortunately, she lost her battle against ALS in July.
Please share our commitment to raise money for individuals with this horrible disease us by clicking on the Donate button at the top right of this page and make a donation to The ALS Society. No contribution is too small or too large. It’s too late for Debbie but you can help us make a difference in the lives of those who are still living with by ALS.
