08/14/2022
Coddington Trucking is proud to be a a part of PurposeBound!
It is the honor of PurposeBound members to pool their individual donations together and present LD Strong with $4,750! LD Strong is a foundation established to help families dealing with ALS.
Lou Gehrig’s Disease, or ALS, has left its mark on one of our local families. When Colby Dawes’ wife Laurie was diagnosed with ALS, the Dawes, Tryon and Fuller families knew they were in for an unthinkable journey. What they didn’t realize, but soon came to learn, is that there are very few resources available to families when the need is greatest. While families of ALS qualify for monetary support from the ALS Association, they found the amount received barely tipped the scale on what was needed. “Out of pocket expenses increase as the disease progresses,” said Colby. “It became increasingly difficult to afford the things Laurie needed”. Colby and their two boys decided to use their unfortunate situation to make a difference for those going through similar challenges. Thus, the inception of LD Strong. “We want to give money directly to families dealing with ALS, as there are limited resources available,” said Colby, “especially younger families not on Medicaid.”
While LD Strong was recently established in March 2022, they have already donated a handicap accessible van to another ALS family. Through memorial donations at Laurie’s funeral, they are building their funds. Colby is thankful to PurposeBound for the $4,750 donation. “It means we can give some financial relief to another family. This donation can help relieve some stress during a challenging time.”
PurposeBound businesses include:
Adel Family Dentistry, P.C., Erin McGuire Sedars
Adel HealthMart, Jane Clausen
Adel Veterinary Clinic, Elizabeth Hart Holland
Archer Home Center, Kurt Moyer
Azalea Lane Boutique, Kristie Eich Anderson
Bergkamp, Hemphill, and McClure, Amy Laytham Hemphill
Big Al's BBQ & Catering, Al Laudencia
Coddington Trucking, Joel Coddington, Julianne Kerns Coddington
Core Physical Therapy, Blake Hardy, Mike Burggraaf
Jeff and Dawn Flora
Fuller Petroleum, Tom W Fuller
RE/MAX, Julianna Cullen
Luellen Chiropractic, Jodi Luellen Kuhse
Market Street Group at Morgan Stanley, Matt Marckmann
Maximum Physical Therapy, Memory Eltjes
Midwest Family Lending, Jean West
Palmer's Deli and Market, Kurt McLaughlin, Jen McLaughlin
River Valley Insurance, Tim Bryte
Carole Erickson-Schepers, Eric Jason Schepers
Josh N Kelly Shull
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