Sad update to the go fund me page I posted here some weeks ago.

[redwitch]

I shared a go fund me page on DU for a woman who needed a custom wheelchair. Some very kind DUers donated to the fundraiser and the wheelchair arrived about 10 days ago. Eriko died yesterday and I am feeling heartbroken. She was Japanese by birth and met her American husband when he was stationed with the Marines on Okinawa. By all accounts a very sweet lady who was diagnosed with ALS about 3 years ago. Her family is devastated by the loss but grateful that she is no longer suffering. Her daughter is due in a month with a granddaughter.

[Roy Rolling]

1. We are heartbroken with you

I've rolled along that road, so I know (much of) the journey.

The next step would be for the family to find an MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) chapter. The MDA arranges to redistribute wheelchairs and other devices to ALS and other muscular dystrophy patients in need.

The GoFundMe campaign was not in vain, but an inspiration for another patient.

[redwitch]

2. Thank you Roy.

And I will let her daughter know about the MDA for the chair.

[gademocrat7]

3. So sorry for your loss.

The world needs more compassionate people like you.

[redwitch]

4. Thank you, that is kind.

I do think the world is full of people willing to help others. The needs are just so overwhelming.

[sinkingfeeling]

5. I'm very sorry.

[blm]

6. ((red))

[dewsgirl]

7. I am so very sorry.

[pazzyanne]

8. Thank you for your compassion,

and sympathy to you and Eriko's family!

[FakeNoose]

9. Eriko was lucky to have you for a friend

Condolences to her family and loved ones!

[NewJeffCT]

10. I'm very sorry for your loss

my sympathies to her family and to you.

[Fla Dem]

11. Sorry to hear of her passing and a hug to you.