Being the primary caregiver to an ALS patient is both physically and mentally difficult, emotionally draining and many times financially disastrous. Funds may or may not be available for an ALS Family to help employ a part- time or full-time caregiver, however the need for full time care increases as the disease progresses and very often this disease can deplete a family's resources and savings quite quickly. It is the goal of the Foundation to provide some financial support for ALS families that qualify with funds made available through donations to the Foundation.