the fictional journal of ms;

I know this woman named Melissa, not very well, but well enough to like her and be amazed by her. She's been active in many fandoms, and done her part to raise money for charities with her fannish activities. She's married, with a six-year-old son. She's a really cool and awesome person; I think you'd like her, too.

...She's been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. In six months, she's gone from hale and hearty to needing help walking and dressing. The average life expectancy for someone with Lou Gehrig's disease is 3-5 years.

Did I mention she's got a six-year-old son?

http://projectfiver.com/

It will take maybe sixty seconds of your time to sign the petition, and it will cost you nothing.

Melissa's good people. Go help.

And spread the word, as far and as wide as you can.