HUNTing for a Cure for ALS!

We are writing this together for Derek Hunt, who is suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig's). For those of you who do not know, ALS is a disease where your brain slowly forgets how to send messages to the rest of the body and your muscles slowly degenerate over time. In the fall of 2020, Derek started to have symptoms of ALS beginning with weakness in his legs which has now spread throughout his body. His official diagnosis was on November 16, 2021 and since then, Derek has fought day in and day out and has not lost hope. 

Derek is first and foremost a family man. He grew up in Medford, MA then later moved to Tilton, NH with his wife Shari to start a family. He taught the family loyalty and love, to support each other through thick and thin, and to always laugh along the way. Derek and Shari had the most loving relationship and were truly soulmates. When Shari died suddenly in 2017 due to pancreatic disease, the entire family was in awe of how Derek honored her and carried on with grace and fortitude.

But now, it's time for us to be there for him. 

Our family has rallied around Derek with him being the beacon of hope for this terrible disease and the figure of strength through what has been so much trial and tribulation. Currently, treatment options for ALS are in high demand and are very expensive. Due to this, Derek pays over $2,500 a month out of pocket for his medications. As a family, we want to raise funds to help him pay for these medications and the many medical supplies needed for his care which include but are not limited to ventilators, a hoyer lift, and a wheelchair. This fundraiser is extremely important as it can help Derek and many other patients like him. Please consider donating and/or sharing this link to spread awareness of this terrible disease. 

THANK YOU for supporting Derek and the fight against ALS.