Michael Caplin's Fight Against ALS

It is with great difficulty and broken hearts that my brother and I have to come to this point to create this GoFundMe post for our father. Our dad, Michael Caplin, at the age of 56, was diagnosed with ALS in early March of 2022. This diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, was not only shocking but life-altering for our entire family. This has been the most difficult thing our family has ever faced. The average life expectancy after diagnosis is 2-5 years but with your support and assistance, we hope to extend our dad’s life and make him as comfortable as possible.

 

If you know Michael, you know he is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and generous people on the planet. He has always been a devoted husband, father, and friend. He is always willing to go out of his way to help others but has never been comfortable asking for help in return. Many people have asked us what they can do to help our family in our time of need. We believe that being able to provide the best care when it comes to our dads’ medical expenses, medical equipment, and making our home handicap accessible would benefit him the most. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. We would love to be able to assist our parents by relieving some of their financial burdens. We truly believe that this would be the best thing we could do to help.

 

This disease has very quickly turned all of our lives upside down. My dad can no longer work and has extreme difficulty completing everyday tasks. This has altered all of our lives beyond comprehension. Our father went from being able to do everything imaginable in our home and beyond to needing assistance with simple daily tasks. It has been indescribably difficult and upsetting to watch our father go through this change.

The thing about ALS is there is currently no cure. The progression of the disease attacks the nerves in a way that you slowly lose the ability to move, breathe, eat, and speak. However, most people who have ALS do not lose their cognitive abilities as their body deteriorates. There has been tons of research but unfortunately, there are no answers to this unfathomable disease. Words cannot describe what it is like to have to watch our father fight this battle. We all believe him seeing support from family and friends would truly help raise his spirits and allow him to tackle this disease head-on. We are hoping for a miracle.

 

Any contributions small or large will make an enormous difference and help in fighting our new reality. Thank you so much for opening your heart and donating to this effort. Your support means the world to all of us. Please feel free to share with your friends and family. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

 

Sincerely,

Kolby and Konner Caplin