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Jude retired due to her worsening symptoms, but she and her family are fighting. They constantly seek knowledge based on unusual cases of recovery from ALS. Jude has fought ALS by removing toxins, changing her diet, and targeting exercise, infusions, and supplements. She receives guidance from many sources, including nutritionists, pharmacologists, dentists, doctors, and physical therapists.
Jude’s costs are great. They include fees for surgical removal of heavy metals, for equipment for home and car, and for paid assistance with transportation, errand running, and household chores. If Jude’s health deteriorates, she will need much more help–for transportation, to be fed and dressed, etc. She may require special equipment to speak mechanically and use the computer.
At this time, Jude has incurred at least $24,000 in debt for ALS-related costs that her insurance doesn’t cover. We anticipate similar yearly costs if Jude continues to decline.
This disease is traumatic enough. Jude doesn’t need the added nightmare of losing all her economic assets and more. We hope her family can continue to help Jude live and flourish. “I need to see my granddaughter grow up. I need to write the music inside me,” she tells us.
Judith has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
Friends and Family, December 16, 2020
At the close of this strange year, we are reflecting on many things for which we’re grateful. Near the top of our list are the people who have contributed to our medical fund. Does it go without saying that our family could not have made it successfully through the year without your help? We need to say it!!! We are ever grateful.
Meanwhile, recently Jude has required trained help throughout her waking hours as she can no longer transfer herself into or out of bed to a commode or to her wheelchair. We have some hours covered by the state. However, we also must pay $1,700.00 out of pocket every month for a caregiver who is not covered by our American benefit system. Adding in the rental of a sit-to-stand machine (which helps Jude stand transfer safely) brings our cost for these two items ALONE to $24,000.00 per year. (This does not include foods, supplements, equipment, and doctors not covered by Medicare, all of which Jude needs to continue her fight against ALS.)
In the good news column, Jude is making what appears to be a very slow recovery from intractable ALS. In the past few months her breathing, swallowing, and speaking have all improved! The mainstream medical research community is only just beginning to recognize such reversals.
By the time we add our next update, we hope to see even more improvements in Jude’s health. Perhaps she’ll become the symbol of hope for a better new year for us all.
We love you and think about you all.
Sincerely, The Family of Jude Mathews
Dear Friends,
What a journey it’s been! Thanks to the generosity of all of you donors, we have already been able to purchase some items essential to my care and quality of life. A new dehumidifier has made the air more breathable in my bedroom. Special recording equipment has allowed me to begin voice banking, the process of recording in order to synthesize my voice for future use. I also plan to put these funds towards other things like supplements and physician visits not covered by Medicare. Due to my condition, and the need for social distancing, I rarely leave my home. But now, thanks to Help Hope Live donations, my family has begun planning more regular outings by renting a mobility van.
Other notable improvements in my daily living include:
-a state-of-the-art power wheelchair covered by Medicare
-significant homemaker hours for me and my husband, Shel, through the Department On Aging
-a regular meditation practice, which has helped me keep things perspective
The road ahead is long and winding, but you have certainly made my load lighter.
Gratefully,
Jude
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I've eaten at least this amount of your toast and Nutella over the years
Kennan DAOUDI
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Cynthia Farenga
Dear Jude, I am saddened to hear of your ALS diagnosis and I wish you all the best. I will always hold my memories of you and your family in my heart as long as I live. I thank you for all the grace and kindness you showed me so long ago. You are a fighter. A woman of so many strengths and talents. A teacher and a leader. You have the support of all who love you, holding you through the ups and downs of this troubling disease. Sending you love and light, Talitha
Talitha Green
I wish you all the best in this difficult journey. Marlene (targ brill)
marlene brill
If ever there was a fighter, it's you! Best wishes, Fay
Fay Robinson
Best wishes, Judith
Donald Jacobs
Sending you lots of love, Jude!!! Hope this helps. ❤️❤️❤️ Carolyn
Carolyn Crimi
Sing on, Judy! Love you, Amy
Amy & Joe Likover
Sending love your way Jude!
Jennifer Armstrong
Thinking of you, Jude!
Martha Meyer
I'm donating at the suggestion of my aunt, Lucy Goldberg. This is important to her to support her good friend Jude, so it's important to me. I wish you all the best, and have you in my prayers. Peace.
Jacqueline Picone
Dear Jude ~ Remembering all those wonderful stories you've told, songs you've sung, books you've shared with audiences of enthusiastic children and adults - I salute you and your huge contributions to the world! It's an honor to know you! ~. Rebecca
Rebecca Armstrong
Dear Jude, We are thinking of you and happy to help. I'm glad that even in the middle of this terrific illness you are thinking of music. We salute your beautiful, dancing spirit and hope for the best possible outcome.
Jane and John Jiambalvo
Yay! it's up and running! Jude, you're doing a great job holding this all together and this should help to have one less thing to think about. I'm donating so that you are able to use all the resources that you need to accomplish the impossible. Thinking back to how long we have know each other, the time spent on the steps of 5718, many things shared. Much love to you, Shel and the rest of the family :~)
Connie Davis
Thinking of you, Jude! Thank you for putting this up. Sending you love and blessings, Karlyn
Karlyn Meyer
Sending love and support.
Alec Hopmayer
sending jude love and light!
Brian Kelly
Wishing you and your mom all the best possible.
Linda Glass
<3 <3 <3
William Gallmeyer
I am so sorry you and family are going through this painful illness. Please keep up all the love and care for each other along with the humor and laughter I have always appreciated about your family! My thoughts and prayers for the best are with you.
Anonymous
Sending massive amounts of love to you all.
Kelsey McDade
I wish you the best, Judy.
Ruth Sterlin
Love you, Jude!
Avigail McClelland-Cohen
I did not know you had a fund going to help with donations. We will definitely send out a donation. You are a treasure of a woman and I hope that whatever you need you get and continue to love and be around that little girl. Anna like you is amazing. I have known you and seen you off and on for many ears through our children's lives and wish only the best Judy.
wendy carson
Thinking of you, Jude, and sending love and strength!
Beth Alsberg
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Judith Mathews
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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