Kathy started with symptoms a few years ago and due to these symptoms she had to take medical leave from her job as a sonographer for University Hospitals. Still unsure of what was causing these symptoms once her medical leave extension was over, Kathy had to resign from her position. After a significant amount of testing she was diagnosed with Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) but as her condition continued to worsen she was diagnosed with ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. As the disease progressed she was unable to live alone and was placed in a rehab facility which had a difficult time dealing with the care she needed. The family had to make a tough decision and in January of 2023 they brought her home to live with her son Logan and his girlfriend Lauren. She can no longer walk, talk or move her body other than her eyes. She can only verbalize a noise to laugh or cry. Kathy’s care is needed round the clock and unfortunately in home care is not covered by insurance. Logan quit his job in order to stay home to care for his mom and they are running out of funds. This has been a financial burden on the entire family as her care is approximately $12,000 to $15,000 per month and they need our help to be able to provide the necessary medical care for Kathy as she continues to battle this challenging disease.
We need your help. Please join us at our upcoming fundraiser to support Kathy. If you are unable to attend you can still donate to this amazing family. If you prefer to pay by check or have questions, please contact us via email.