Baby Steps

FAMILY AND FRIENDS: This is the first of many "Events" to come. Before my mission and now after for a total of 8 months I have worked for a lady with Lou Gehrig's disease. Her name is Kim Maibaum, she is in her late 50's, has a cat named Gracie, red hair and a personality to match it. A little about her is included in an article written by the Harold Journal a few years back. http://www.alldeaf.com/deaf-news/52895-living-als.html The only thing that has changed is she is now in her home and she has close to no movement. In order to fund the unexpected turn of events in her life Kim sold the property she owned in Massachusetts and started living off the life insurance she had. Kim uses the insurance money to pay CNA's; allowing her to stay in her home, rather than go to a nursing facility. Now, 8 years later, she has exhausted the financial resources she has. She uses government assistance for living and medical expenses but with out another income, and running low on funds, she will no longer be at liberty to stay in her home. That's where you come in. Spread the word and get prepared. Tomorrow be our first meeting. We will be meeting at The Book Table in Logan, UT. There we will discuss the different aspects of fund raising, including publicity, various events, and blog info. A blog will be set up so you can know more about Kim and the direction the fundraiser is taking. We can use all the help, suggestions and support we can get. Keep your eyes pealed for upcoming information and your hearts open to help her stay home.