Welcome to Joe Honan ALS
A Message from Joe:
Hello there. My name is Joe and I am the father of a wonderful family. Our lives changed dramatically when I was diagnosed with ALS in December of '04. At just under 50, I still was in good shape, playing basketball weekly for the previous 10 years. Having to anticipate that I would be in a wheelchair and unable to walk, drive, or even speak in 2 to 3 years was frightening to my wife Ida, and our six children. Even more concerning was the doctors' predictions that I wouldn't be alive after the same 24 to 36 month period.
In retrospect we have been extremely blessed, spiritually, as well as from the support of our family and friends. It has been absolutely incredible to witness the depth of kindness displayed by those who care about us. Not to mention the fact that I'm still alive. Fortunately, my upbeat nature hasn't been compromised. Indirectly, because of that, my family has been able to cope with life ... and death ... a little easier. I no longer can move my limbs, I certainly can't drive, and my food is always formula, delivered through a tube in my stomach. I communicate utilizing a voice machine attached to my chair, and I had to leave my job of 17 years. But we all still laugh and smile. There is an abundance of joy in our household.
We welcome you to this marvellous website and applaud you for your compassion. God bless you.
Joe Honan ALS
Date of birth: 12/30/1954
Occupation: Boeing Contract Administrator & former Microsoft Employee
Spouse: Ida Honan
Medical information: Type of Disease ALS Diagnosis ALS
Physician: Dr. Ravitz at Virginia Mason & Dr. Benditt at UofW
Treatment: To Date there's no treatment for ALS
Current Status: Terminal
DONATIONS NEEDED PROJECTION: $100,000
Joe Honan ALS Donations Recieved to date: $17,868
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