A soft-spoken wife and mother of three, Maureen Miller loved children her own, her seven grandchildren, and the many others she taught during her lifetime. Her husband of 40 years says she did not have a mean bone in her body - one of those people no one disliked.

In 2008, the 60-year-old woman’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with ALS. Then after a hard-fought battle, the illness claimed her life in July, 2009.

“In the last few months, when Maureen truly suffered most intensely, she saw the importance of care to alleviate the pain,” her husband, Bob Miller, said. “She asked me during that time to do what I could to help individuals that were similarly afflicted and in financial need.”

To honor Maureen’s wish, Bob Miller recently made a generous gift to establish the Maureen Slattery Miller Care Fund. The fund will provide core services to support those living with ALS who are in financial need. For example, a patient may receive needed transportation services or in-home nursing care to alleviate caregiver burden.

“Rather than fund research, Maureen desired to try and help those presently suffering. She realized a successful treatment or cure would come, but she wanted to help people in the here and now,” Bob said. “I know this special fund will allow Maureen’s memory to live on and give others the help they need in the midst of a devastating disease.”

If you would like to make a gift to the Maureen Slattery Miller Care Fund or establish a special fund in your loved one’s memory, contact Gabby Harrison, Donor Relations Manager, at 888-257-1717 ext 101 or gharrison@alsafl.org.

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