For the last four years, a Mason mother with ALS has made it her mission to help others who are fighting a similar battle.On Tuesday, Patricia Manhardt died, five years after her diagnosis of ALS.The mother of three was relentless in pressuring lawmakers to give people with ALS access to trial drugs that may have helped them.Manhardt protested outside of then-US Sen. Rob Portman’s home, participated in marches in Washington DC and helped get the Act for ALS passed in 2021.“I want people to know that if you haven’t known anyone with ALS, you will,” Manhardt said. “One in 300 will be diagnosed with ALS in their lifetime and it’s a horrific disease.”Last week, despite needing help from a machine to breath and losing her ability to move on her own, Patty had plans to meet with US Congressman Greg Landsman.Patty died Tuesday at 63 years old with her family surrounding her.
For the last four years, a Mason mother with ALS has made it her mission to help others who are fighting a similar battle.
On Tuesday, Patricia Manhardt died, five years after her diagnosis of ALS.
The mother of three was relentless in pressuring lawmakers to give people with ALS access to trial drugs that may have helped them.
Manhardt protested outside of then-US Sen. Rob Portman’s home, participated in marches in Washington DC and helped get the Act for ALS passed in 2021.
“I want people to know that if you haven’t known anyone with ALS, you will,” Manhardt said. “One in 300 will be diagnosed with ALS in their lifetime and it’s a horrific disease.”
Last week, despite needing help from a machine to breath and losing her ability to move on her own, Patty had plans to meet with US Congressman Greg Landsman.
Patty died Tuesday at 63 years old with her family surrounding her.
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