​Each year, we face the reality that caregiving for ALS

receives no government funding. The costs of Brian’s

care, including specialized support, equipment, and

the daily help needed to maintain his quality of life,

are almost entirely out of pocket. Because Kristy is

Brian’s full-time caregiver, working outside the home

is not an option, and Social Security disability does

not come close to covering what is needed.

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To care for Brian and sustain our family, we need to

raise approximately $200,000 each year. That is why

Be Love. 4-14 matters so much.

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Every year on April 14, the anniversary of Brian’s ALS diagnosis, we invite our community to come alongside us in a special way. What began as a one-day fundraiser has become an important part of how we care for Brian all year long. More than a single date, Be Love. 4-14 is a reminder that love shows up, love carries, and love helps sustain us for the road ahead.

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How You Can Help

Make a donation
Give $14 in honor of 4-14, or any amount that feels meaningful to you.

 

Spread the word
Share this fundraiser with someone who may want to support Brian and our family.

 

Every donation, every share, and every act of support creates a ripple that helps carry us forward. Your generosity helps provide the care Brian needs and reminds us again and again that we are not walking this road alone.

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Thank you for loving our family so well.

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Since April 14, 2020, your support has

helped make all of this possible:

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• Made our home handicap accessible

• Installed an outdoor electric lift

• Provided a power wheelchair

• Covered out-of-pocket medication costs

• Purchased a handicap accessible van

• Supplied many assistive devices

• Funded family adventures at Brian’s request

• Paid for a caregiver for 40 to 60 hours each week