Advancing Alex
Fundraising campaign by
Ryan and Katie Adelson
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CA$3,855.00raised of CA$10,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
Alex Leonard is 27, and was diagnosed in July of 2014 with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS). For those not familiar with PPMS, it is an anti-immune illness that destroys nerve covering, which negatively affects the cerebellum (balance), causes loss of feeling in extremities (toes and fingers), and can lead to a loss in cognitive processing and memory, and bodily control. There is currently no cure or medication to treat PPMS.
Prior to his diagnosis, Alex was a very active individual, involved with sports, employed doing physical work, took part in many social activities, and had ease in his day-to-day life and activity. Due to Alex’s diagnosis and progression, his physical ability has been significantly impacted; which has led to an inability to work, participate in sports, limited his social interactions and has led to a decline in his self-esteem and mental health.
Although there is no medication to improve his condition, Alex’s quality of life and physical health requires regular therapy and alternative health methods. The types of therapy that Alex requires include physiotherapy, electrode acupuncture, low level laser therapy, counselling, massage therapy and daily health supplements. The type of treatment that Alex requires now, and in the future, is not covered and in many cases is very expensive.
We are looking to raise $10,000. The proceeds will go towards Alex's growing medical expenses, in addition to purchasing a scooter so Alex can get around much easier and with minimal distress.
Please help in Advancing Alex. Your contributions are very much appreciated.
Organizer
- Ryan and Katie Adelson
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 11, 2017
- Catherine Justice-Sohl
- Donated on May 23, 2017
This story is inspiring. If Amanda loves you then you must be an amazing person, because she is! Best of luck to you and your family :)
- Ali Fateh
- Donated on May 17, 2017
Wish you all the best hommie
CBC Radio One
Update posted by Ryan and Katie Adelson at 10:39 pmThank you to everyone who listened to Amanda and I on the radio yesterday! For anyone who missed the broadcast, you can listen to it below! Thank you all very much!
CBC Radio 1
Update posted by Ryan and Katie Adelson at 05:23 pmThank you to everyone who has donated so far. We are well on our way to reaching the goal! Great news to share... We will be on CBC Radio 1 this afternoon between 3 and 5 to discuss the Advancing Alex campaign!! Please tune in at FM 99.1 (in Toronto)
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 11, 2017
- Catherine Justice-Sohl
- Donated on May 23, 2017
This story is inspiring. If Amanda loves you then you must be an amazing person, because she is! Best of luck to you and your family :)
- Ali Fateh
- Donated on May 17, 2017
Wish you all the best hommie
- Lyndsay Patenaude
- Donated on May 12, 2017
Thinking of you Alex! Stay strong
- Wendy Tremmel
- Donated on May 12, 2017
Thinking of you Alex, The Tremmel Family
- Eva Bowman-Nava
- Donated on May 07, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 01, 2017
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 01, 2017
- Guest
- Donated on May 01, 2017
- Michael Andrisani
- Donated on May 01, 2017