Bill Comstock ALS Struggle
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Bill Comstock
Hello to all of Bill Comstock's family and friends. Most of you are aware that he was diagnosed with ALS, which is a neurodegenerative, terminal disease that affects the muscles, due to the progressive death of motor neurons that the brain and spinal cord use to communicate with and control them. As the muscles lose communication from the brain, the patient loses control of the muscles and they begin to atrophy. Most patients with ALS will lose the ability to write, dress, walk, talk, eat solid foods, and eventually their ability to breathe.
Even with this devastating life altering diagnosis, Bill has and does enjoy the visits and all the communications with everyone. We have been able thus far to manage remodeling the house to accommodate his new reality and purchase a handicap van for transportation, as it is most important that he spends what little time he has in his beloved environment, where the deer, squirrels, rabbits and owls to name a few visit him daily, and he with much help from many, still can spend his days in the taxidermy shop, watching and guiding the last of his ducks being mounted.
Our inspiration to begin this Go Fund Me is because Christie his devoted best friend and wife, is mostly his only sole care giver. Christie wants to be able to continue being this for him, but unfortunately this is more than she can do by herself. With most of us having 9-5 commitments it has become very aware they're in need of full time Home Health Nurses. His insurance will only cover a percentage of the costs and the ALS Foundation, while they have been a wonderful asset, cannot help to provide him with everything that is needed now.
So we're thanking you all in advanced for any donations made that can make a difference in this to ease their struggle.
Bill Comstock
Hello to all of Bill Comstock's family and friends. Most of you are aware that he was diagnosed with ALS, which is a neurodegenerative, terminal disease that affects the muscles, due to the progressive death of motor neurons that the brain and spinal cord use to communicate with and control them. As the muscles lose communication from the brain, the patient loses control of the muscles and they begin to atrophy. Most patients with ALS will lose the ability to write, dress, walk, talk, eat solid foods, and eventually their ability to breathe.
Even with this devastating life altering diagnosis, Bill has and does enjoy the visits and all the communications with everyone. We have been able thus far to manage remodeling the house to accommodate his new reality and purchase a handicap van for transportation, as it is most important that he spends what little time he has in his beloved environment, where the deer, squirrels, rabbits and owls to name a few visit him daily, and he with much help from many, still can spend his days in the taxidermy shop, watching and guiding the last of his ducks being mounted.
Our inspiration to begin this Go Fund Me is because Christie his devoted best friend and wife, is mostly his only sole care giver. Christie wants to be able to continue being this for him, but unfortunately this is more than she can do by herself. With most of us having 9-5 commitments it has become very aware they're in need of full time Home Health Nurses. His insurance will only cover a percentage of the costs and the ALS Foundation, while they have been a wonderful asset, cannot help to provide him with everything that is needed now.
So we're thanking you all in advanced for any donations made that can make a difference in this to ease their struggle.
Organizer
Elana Walrath
Organizer
Ocala, FL