My brother, Gerry Garges, began having symptoms in 2000 yet he was not officially diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) until October 2007. He lost his fight to the disease on June 29, 2012.
Gerry began attending ALS Connection Meetings in 2008 to help him cope with the changes in his life. For 4+ years, I spent 4-5 days a month with him in Austin to assist his wife Claudia in caring for him. I saw firsthand what the disease can do to a person.
He was an advocate for ALS. He worked tirelessly to promote awareness as well as raise funds for both the ALS Association Texas Chapter and the Busby Foundation. Both of these organizations are dedicate funding to research and to assist in furnishing equipment, such as power chairs, ventilators, and Hoyer lifts (and Dynavox if available).
Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I'm raising money for ALS Association of Texas and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Please support me in honoring my brother's memory by making a donation. Thank you for your support. I've included information about ALS Association of Texas below.
This year the state of Texas Walk to Defeat ALS will be held on October 31, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Since we cannot all gather together,
please walk "Wherever You Call Home!".
*** I also have a fundraising page on FaceBook. As of 10/8/20 I have raised $470 towards my goal of $500.
