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Mike Porcaro - his story
Michael Joseph Porcaro (born May 29, 1955) is best known for his
work with the Grammy Award-winning band, Toto. In
2005, Mike Porcaro started to suffer from weakness in his hand, first
starting in the one hand and then moving into both. This made it very
difficult for him to play bass. After many visits with several
different specialist trying to discover what could be creating the
problems, Mike and his family were eventually given the devastating
news - they believed it was Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also
known as Lou Gehrig’s disease - a death sentence.
His condition quickly progressed to the point where he was no
longer able to play and had to give up his career of thirty (30) plus
years as a professional musician. Not only had he just been given the
horrible diagnoses, he had also just lost his career and livelihood.
ALS slowly started to rob him of more and more things that we all take
for granted, slowly paralyzing this vibrant and full-of-life person.
The family refused to give up hope and continued to search out
other possibilities and alternative cures. All kinds of people,
websites and companies offered a cure or hope at the cost of up to
tens of thousands of dollars upfront. No one was willing to prove what
they had, all just wanting money and making outrageous promises. The
Porcaros were among many that tried a few but to no avail, just making
these companies wealthier and depleting the funds of families who are
desperate to try anything to help save their loved one. Anyone
suffering from ALS knows how fiscally devastating this disease is. The
insurance companies do not cover very much (if anything), making
out-of-pocket health care a reality. Most ALS patients require
around-the-clock care (running up to $10,000.00 a month), which is
often cost-prohibitive to most families. Spouses, families and
caregivers are physically and emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed
from the level of care they need to provide.
With your help, he can continue the good fight. Being able to
help someone who has poured their heart and soul into the music that
is such a part of our lives just feels right. Should you wish to help
Mike, please donate today. We thank you in advance for your time and
donations. To make a donation now, click on the “CONTRIBUTE” button.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's
disease, is one hundred (100%) percent fatal and has few treatments to
improve the quality of life. We should all commit ourselves to come to
understand the impact this devastating disease has on individuals and
families nationwide and beyond.
The Mike Porcaro Charity Fund - Midwest Chapter was created to
bring awareness to ALS. Moreover, MPCF-MidWest is driven with a
gratitude of thanks to an amazing artist. The music world, and the
world as a whole, would be different if it weren’t for his music,
talent and kindness.
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