The Lewis Family ALS Fundraiser
Many of my friends know the Lewis Family. Please help support my business partner and close friend’s husband in his fight against ALS. Donating to ALS research and support initiatives not only helps fund critical advancements in treatment and care but also provides essential resources for patients and families affected by this devastating disease.
Hi, my name is Craig and I am part of the amazing Craig’s Crusaders ALS San Diego Walk team. I am super proud of our team raising over $90k over the past 2 years!! And with the 2024 campaign underway, we have now surpassed the $100k mark!!
Here’s my story. Like many of you I was going through life working hard and doing the things I enjoyed doing, playing flag football, hiking, backpacking, cycling, camping and lifting weights. Then one day in June 2021, I was lifting at the gym and I noticed that my left shoulder couldn’t lift as much as my right. I was blessed with great athletic ability so I knew my body well. I immediately knew something was not right.
Like many with ALS, that day began a long, emotional, and scary journey until I received my official diagnosis on December 17, 2021. In 5 months my life was Chiropractor, Primary Doctor, x ray, neurologist and EMG, Orthopedic neck doctor, orthopedic shoulder doctor, to new neurologist, full body EMG, terminal diagnosis.
I wish I could say I was strong enough mentally and spiritually to handle the news, but I was not. I didn’t eat or move for a week, but then my support system, including my amazing partner Grant gave me the encouragement I needed to begin to process and prepare for what we would do next.
When we started this journey we knew it would be hard. We had no idea it would be this hard. The amount of energy and selfless care it takes is somewhat incomprehensible. Other than my amazing partner, and strong support, I am so thankful for 2 wonderful organizations that have supported me, Adapt for physical therapy and ALS San Diego. They both have the most caring compassionate and loving people I have ever met. I have also received great support from Compassionate Care ALS and Team Gleason for equipment and voice banking technology.
I have been very fortunate for the support I have received from ALS San Diego. Including, a cane, walker, scooter, stand up walker, multiple reclining chairs, air mattress and the latest most amazing duet wheelchair bike that has allowed me to get back on the road!
ALL OF THIS THANKS TO YOU AND YOUR DONATIONS!!
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