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My name is Allen and I’m a dad, a friend to many, and a 35 year member of West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department. As many of you know, I have had Multiple Sclerosis (MS) since age 25. For the past 12 years, I have had to use a wheelchair as my disease has become more debilitating. I am not able to feed, bathe or transfer in or out of my wheel chair. I have not been able to drive my handicap van for over the last 3 years. After researching many options that might be available to help me, I have found that I am a candidate for an “Autologous Stem” Cell Transplant. I am asking for your help so that I can undergo this treatment and stop the downward spiral of my MS.
The facility where I will receive the stem cell transplant is called Stemedix and it’s located in St. Petersburg, Florida. My insurance won’t cover the transplant, so between the fee’s and travel expenses, I need to raise about $14,000.
I have chosen to fundraise with HelpHOPELive in part because HelpHOPELive assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.
For more information, please contact HelpHOPELive at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
If you are watching this page closely, you'll notice that I just raised the fundraising goal from $14,000 to $15,000. The total amount raised that you see is before HelpHOPELive has taken their fee (which they take for things like providing this webpage for me!) I need to make sure that I have the full $14,000 after fees, set aside for treatment and travel. Thank you so much for everyone who is supporting me!
Thank you to those who are donating. Please understand that when you make a donation, the yellow progress bar won't move immediately. HelpHOPELive will manually upload the new donations at the end of each business day.
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I am now 32, and have been battling RRMS since I was 27. Thank you for your service in the Volunteer Fire Department and for being an inspiration to everyone fighting this disease. Keep fighting the good fight and best of luck in your transplant quest!
Gary Smith
You got this!
Love from your Colorado Cousins
Chrissy Ridgely (and little Audrey too!)
You'll do it Buddy. Keeping you in our prayers.
Gary and Susan Sweitzer
Earl and I are happy to help. Our love and prayers are with you. I know you will succeed!!!!
Lana Pack
Heather and I can't wait to see you walk !!
Terri G
You are an inspiration! God bless you.
Terry R.
Best wishes for success with this treatment.
You gotta tell me ALL about it!
Bambi
Glad to help and wish you all the best, Allen!
Tracy Kemper-Wallace
With this new treatment we hope you will get some success.
Larry & Jeannine, WFVFD
Good luck Allen! You deserve this!
Shelley Ostrum
Can't think of anything better than helping you reach your goal. Hope to see a picture of you in Florida soon. Wishing you the best of luck!
Kathy Hunter
Done! Good luck Allen...praying for you buddy!
Bill & Kim Meissner
Allen, My donation to support this transplant quest is in the mail. And my prayers are with you daily. May God keep you in the palm of his hand as you face the future.
With much love, Aunt Thelma
Allen, we hope that this treatment will be effective for you and bring you great results! Thinking of you!!
Barbara & Gary Unverzagt
Our thoughts and love are with you Allen.
Herb & Rita Kirch
Thinking and praying for you Allen! Hang in there bud! This looks promising!
~Stan
This new treatment is exciting news. All the best to you Cuz ❤
Charlotte Justice
Hope we call all help to meet your goals!!
Mike
This is exciting times Allen! Come on all Glenelg High School friends, it won't take long if we all pitch in! I'm ready for the chase boy!! Much love xx
Dawn Jeffrey
The lyrics sung by Demi Lovato (The Gift of a Friend) fit you perfectly Allen.
I believe and wish you the best in this treatment. Blessings My Dear Friend!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xevi6KRvGc
Kimberly Burns-Koch
I'm happy to support my classmate and friend. Much love to you, Allen!
Lisa Brightwell
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Allen Ridgely
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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