‘He needs help to stay in the fight’: Family of Broadway star Aaron Lazar launches USD 500K GoFundMe amid grueling battle with ALS |
Aaron Lazar, the star of ‘Company’, was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) in 2022. Describing his condition on GoFundMe, his family wrote that the 50-year-old has lost the use of his legs, arms, and hands due to the chronic, progressive disease. The Broadway actress now relies on a BiPAP breathing machine and a full-time caregiver for her daily needs.Here’s a closer look at Aaron Lazar’s deteriorating health due to ALS.
Aaron Lazar needs USD 300.00 every year for medical treatment
In a newly launched GoFundMe campaign, a donor requested USD 500,000 to pay for his 24/7 care and support due to Aaron Lazar’s illness. “With his increasing needs, the cost of routine care, medical equipment, and specialty treatments has grown to $300,000 each year. Aaron’s ability to earn money for his family is very low,” the campaign reads, The Independent, which added, “He needs help to keep fighting.“The proceeds will be used to provide peace for his children, Julian, 16, and Adrian, 14, who Lazar shares with his ex-wife, LeAnn.Although many would have been depressed and lost hope due to a chronic illness, Aaron continues to fight and have faith to recover. “Aaron has chosen a different path, committing to what he calls the ‘Impossible Dream,’ his commitment to hope, determination, faith, and love,” the description continued.
What is ALS?
According to the Mayo Clinic, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neurological disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Also called ALS, the disease causes muscle weakness and other symptoms that worsen over time. It usually starts in the hands, feet, arms, or legs, and then spreads to other parts of the body.
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