We are friends of Sue Wells. And we are asking you for help. Writing this is Sandra Beggs...and I've known and loved Sue for over 30 years. We first met up on Haida Gwaii where she was my neighbour and first friend when I arrived in Queen Charlotte City. She was my saviour really. As a single mother I felt pretty isolated and lonely. That is until Sue embraced me into her life and family, invited me to dinner parties, helped me fix my washing machine, and welcomed spring with me by convincing me to jump naked into the freezing waters of Rennel Sound on the wild west coast of Haida Gwaii. Sue was the person who had the best and most sensible advise when things got complicated and she was the friend who always kindly loved me warts and all. She became part of the fabric of my life and has remained so. I moved to Duncan about five years ago and was so happy that I got to reconnect with her more regularly. Sue is the one who is always ready for a spur of the moment adventure. For a hike anywhere, anytime...or for an evening of food and music...for an afternoon of sketching in some wild and wooly location. So...here's the tough part. About two years ago Sue began to notice that her right foot was tripping her up a bit on hikes. She went to a doctor and after many tests Sue was diganosed with ALS. I don't know if all of you will understand what that diagnosis means so here it is defined. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease, is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscles (muscle action we are able to control, such as those in the arms, legs, and face). The disease belongs to a group of disorders known as motor neuron diseases, which are characterized by the gradual degeneration and death of motor neurons.The funds you donate for Sue will mean so much for her quality of life as she moves forward with this disease. It will mean that she can stay in her home. Sue will be able to afford to have someone come in and help with cooking and cleaning...and eventually with getting her out of bed in the morning and ready for her day. It will mean that the stress of financial hardship will no longer be an issue. When I told Sue that we wanted to begin a fundraising effort for her, she was hesitant at first and then very sweetly grateful. Please consider donating and sharing this page with your friends. Thank you.
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