A message from Brea:
On February 28th, 2009, my mom, Linda Hoppe, lost her battle with ALS. She was diagnosed on March 5th, 2007 and stayed incredibly strong over the past 2 years.
As many of you know, and for the ones that don't, my mom had a smile that could light up a room. She was a wonderful friend, mother and wife. She always knew what to say... giving encouragement to move forward... comforting you when you were down... or saying the funniest things to make you laugh so hard your crying and nearly wetting yourself! No matter what it was, somehow, she made everything ok!
Most of you already know what ALS is, but for those that do not... ALS is a neuromuscular disease that quickly deteriorates the muscles taking away every bit of independence you have. There is a 2-5 year life span after diagnosis and it is 100% fatal. While your body is completely incapable of doing things for itself, your brain is not affected.
The ALS Association--DC/MD/VA Chapter has been amazing to us through this short but ever so long journey. Through the help of your donations, my mom was able to receive free patient care, including equipment from the loan closet and transportation to and from appointments. Last year, with supporters help, the Chapter was able to: donate more than $290,000 to ALS research, purchase and repair $50,000 worth of medical equipment for the loan closet, provide $35,000 in transportation grants to local families, provide $50,000 in respite care grants to local families and serve 200 PALS (patients w/ALS) through Assisted Technology/Augmentative Communication Program. I am proud to say that our team alone raised over $10,000!!! Thank you so much!
If you are in the Richmond are, Come out and walk for a cause!! For more information, check out our personal Walk to DeFeat ALS page by clicking the banner below!!! In honor of my mother, we are still going strong and accepting any donations and support to keep the fight against ALS strong so we can stop families from losing their loved ones to this awful disease.
Thanks so much for your support!!!
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