** Update - Mimi Rogers passed away on October 15, 2024. **
 
We have learned that one of our club's charter members Mimi Rogers-Farkas has ALS.  Mimi was a member of our club from 2009 to 2014 and has moved to Texas.  There is a go-fund-me page (link) to help her pay for her care. Continue reading for more about Mimi.  As Mark Sanford says, "The smile on her face is so Mimi!"
 
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Hi, my name is Mimi and I am fundraising for my ALS care. ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, stopping the muscles from functioning. There is no cure. I lived a very active lifestyle, with bike riding as my favorite hobby. Due to my ALS, I stopped walking in July 2023. My loaned electric wheelchair allows my movement. I have limited usage in my right hand. My left hand is no longer functional. The tongue is a muscle, so my speech is more difficult to understand as my ALS progresses. Things will progressively worsen.
 
My caregiving costs range from $170 to $238 daily. Additionally, a private caregiver who costs $300 per week. There are also bills for transportation to and from hospital. My husband is unable to work due to his kidney failure and diabetes. So any amount donated is beneficial and greatly appreciated.