December 20, 2021
I think of Rachel and your family often.
Patricia Dalton
December 20, 2021
Wishing you and. Your family hope in the new year 2022
Susannah Lints
December 5, 2021
Sending you love and prayers. We have never met but I love your writings and your warrior spirit. ❤️
Angela Hebert
November 27, 2021
Hi Rachel! We were in a creative writing class together at W&M. I stumbled across your blog recently and learned about your diagnosis. Still such a talented writer! You have such a way with language. Thinking of you!
Kaley Friedenthal
August 8, 2021
Stay strong Rachel. May God bless you and Evan and give you strength.
Terry Schoenberger
August 8, 2021
Rachel and Evan you are amazing. Hope this contributes to a little break.
Nanci Carstens
August 1, 2021
Happy to support a great cause!
Jamie and Beth Martin
July 28, 2021
Rachel, you are a true warrior lady. More than anyone I have ever met, you embody grace and grit. You and Evan are often in my thoughts. Much love, Miriam
Miriam Hodgkins
July 21, 2021
Rachel,
May God bless you and strengthen you and give you His peace. Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."
The Beardsley Family
James Beardsley
July 16, 2021
We love you our Warrior Princess. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Love forever and always,
Dad and Mom
Bill and Renee Olcheski
July 15, 2021
Rachel,
We have never met but feel like we have known you for ages from talking with your parents.
We live in the court with your parents and are proud to call them friends. God Bless you and Evan.
The Fletters
Kelly Fletter
July 15, 2021
Mrs. Doboga you are an inspiration to Terri and Ashley Grant. Ashley was in your 5th grade class at Sea Crest. We will give what we can. All the best. Terri & Ashley
Theresa Grant
July 15, 2021
Rachel and Evan,
We've never met you but we know your father. He is a good friend of my dad's and helped us buy our first home. We are very sad to hear about your lives have been affected by ALS but are inspired by your positivity in the face of this adversity. We hope our small contribution can have an impact on your care and Evan's rispite.
Love,
Jesse and Sydney
Jesse Perrone
July 14, 2021
Holding you and Evan in the light
Creason Family
July 14, 2021
Praying for you and Evan +
JP Lisbeth
July 14, 2021
Praying got you and Evan
Joanie L
July 14, 2021
We love you Rachel!
Susan Robson
June 26, 2021
Sending Rachel and family so much love.
Josie Hamilton
June 14, 2021
Sending you much love, Rachel and Evan!
Lani Crane
June 14, 2021
Dear Rachel and Evan,
Vivian and I are thinking and praying for you.
Tony
Anthony Anemone
June 14, 2021
Fuck ALS
Maura Sullins
June 14, 2021
We call upon the Biden administration and all members of Congress to support ALS research. We must find a cure and stop losing our youngest and most vibrant !
Erin Gorman Kirk
March 7, 2021
This gift is made in memory of Mark Ahrendsen.
Bizz & Mark Andersen/Flynn
March 5, 2021
In memory of Mark Ahrendsen
Alina Alexandru
March 5, 2021
Given in loving memory of Mark Ahrendsen.
Suzanne Ward
March 4, 2021
My husband Mark loved his niece Rachel and her husband Evan. This gift is given in memory of Mark Ahrendsen to fund in-home nursing care.
Cathy Ahrendsen
March 3, 2021
In memory of Mark Ahrendsen
Patricia Ellis
March 3, 2021
Sending sweet blessings and prayers for Rachel and Evan Doboga in their daily journey, a true testament of love, strength and faith.
Brian, Gale and Caroline Rhodes
In Memory of Mark Ahrendsen
Brian & Gale Rhodes
March 3, 2021
This is made in memory of Mark Ahrendsen.
Susan Robson
March 3, 2021
Donate in Memory of Mark Ahrendsen (Feb. 26, 1951 - Feb. 23, 2021)
My niece Rachel and her husband Evan\'s love story inspired me in a very personal way. During my husband Mark\'s four year journey with cancer, we often spoke about Rachel and Evan and their deep love and devotion to one another. Rachel was only 28 years old when she was diagnosed with ALS. Since 2015, the disease has taken our beautiful Rachel\'s speech, the use of her legs, required her to have a feeding tube for medication and food, and more recently a ventilator to breathe. Yet, despite Rachel’s challenges, her spirit remains strong and determined. She has continued to write her blog (howilivewithals.com) using her Tobii, an eye-controlled communication device.
Mark and I visited Rachel and Evan in Vancouver, Washington two years ago. We could not help but notice that they still look at each other like starry-eyed teenagers. There is gentle laughter shared as they reminisce about the good days before ALS rocked their world five years ago.
When Mark\'s illness progressed this past year, I thought of Evan and Rachel finding joy amidst heartache and remaining resilient and hopeful. They taught me that caring for your soulmate is a privilege and can be done with joy. My husband’s journey on Earth is done now, and he has gone to meet his Savior. As I reflect on my own wonderful love story caring for Mark, I know it was, in part, inspired by Rachel and Evan.
I understand when Rachel and Evan say that nothing is more important than being able to be together in their home. Rachel’s ventilator care is not covered by insurance, and funds are needed to pay for in-home nursing care. A gift of $36.00 will fund an hour of skilled nursing. If you can, please make your donation to Help Hope Live/ Rachel Doboga fund in memory of Mark Ahrendsen. Regardless of whether you can financially contribute, take time to read about Rachel and Evan’s love story and keep them in your prayers.
Cathy Ahrendsen (Rachel’s Aunt)
Cathy Ahrendsen
March 1, 2021
Love you forever and always Rachel. Love mom and dad
renee olcheski
March 1, 2021
Laura Olcheski
March 1, 2021
Love Always Rachel Doboga!
Brenda Doboga
