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Why Carey's Hope?
On 5/12/2010 the Carey's Hope website was launched to promote ALS awareness and share news, events and updates on Carey's battle with this disease. It will allow supporters like you to make donations directly to the Hall Family for medical expenses and leave a personal message for them in our website Guestbook.
On a personal level, Carey is married to my sister Carla and is so much more to me than a brother-in-law. I consider him my brother. He's always there for me when I need him, day or night, and is someone I can always count on. I'm sure many of you can say the same and have been touched by his warm heart and loving spirit.
I dedicate this website to Carey, Carla, and my three nephews. With your help, it's my mission to share their message of HOPE for those living with ALS. It is my HOPE the generous nature of Carey and Carla will be repaid with the help of those who are as generous and caring. HOPE is all we've got!
To Carey, Carla, Christopher, Colin, & Cruz - I love you all!
Thank you,
Jamie Speck
More About ALS
What is ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a rapidly progressive disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Eventually, patients lose their strength and ability to move their arms, legs, and body. When muscles in the diaphram and chest wall fail, patients cannot breathe without ventilator support. Most people with ALS die from respiratory failulre, usually within three to five years. About 10 percent of patients survive for 10 years or more.
Who gets ALS?
As many as 30,000 Amerians have ALS, and an estimated 5,000 Americans are diagnosed every year. ALS most commonly strikes people ages 40 to 60, men more often than women.
What are the symptoms?
The earliest symptoms may include twitching, cramping or stiffness of muscles; weakness of arm or leg muscles; slurred and nasal speech; or difficulty chewing or swallowing.
What causes ALS?
The cause is not known. Research suggests mutations in a particular gene are associated with some cases of inherited ALS.
How is ALS treated?
No cure has been found. However, the Food and Drug Administration has approved riluzole, a drug that is believed to reduce damage to motor nuerons of ALS patients. Clinical trials show riluzole prolongs survival by several months and extends the time before a patient needs ventilation support. Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
For More Information About ALS We Highly Recommend the Following Sites:
The ALS Association
The ALS Association of Indiana
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The Hall Family would like to send a special thank you to the following for your extraordinary support and
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