Laura’s 2000 Ford Mustang Donated to ALS Association
ALS Association Car Donation Review
“He beat the cancer and drove “The Pony” until his ALS wouldn’t let him anymore.”
My father bought this car brand new in 2000 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He beat the cancer and drove “The Pony” until his ALS wouldn’t let him anymore. He kept meticulous records, including every fill up of gas. He washed and waxed it regularly. He took it to the track to race younger guys’ cars.
He was diagnosed with ALS in 2019 and I moved out to Arizona to be close to him in 2020. He gave me his beloved car when he could no longer drive it. It was an impractical daily driver, but a fun one. Eventually I bought myself a more practical vehicle and the Pony went into the garage. Alas, it developed an electrical problem that I do not have the time or money to fix. This Pony likes to run and deserves someone who can tend to him and take him out to stretch his legs. Dad would want that.
Thank You, Laura!
ALS is physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. It can strike anyone at any time and it is always fatal. The ALS Association is the world’s leading ALS organization. On the ground in local communities, we are providing support for people living with ALS and their loved ones while funding the most promising ALS research in the world. We are also leading local and national advocacy efforts to deliver more funding for ALS research and better policies for those impacted by the disease. Together, we are working toward a future without ALS.
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