How's Hanna doing? What's she saying? Anything I can do?

Hanna has an encounter

A place for Hanna to communicate with family and friends as she learns to live with ALS.

How's Hanna doing?

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Latest update

March 27, 2024

Seeking a compassionate caregiver

Here is a job description for a full-time caregiver for Hanna in Pittsburgh, starting as soon as you're available! Please pass this on to anyone you think might be right.

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Want to help?

There are many ways to help, whether you live near or far.

Purchase or deliver a meal or groceries
Send Hanna money for everyday needs (PayPal)
Contribute to a fund for her future medical and support expenses

See the “Ways to Help” page for more details.

Ways to help

Hanna's writing

Hanna has been writing about gratitude and grief, including reflections on this “encounter.” Here are her most recent posts.

Gratitude to my donor

A letter Hanna wrote to the donor who made it possible for her to continue her writing studies at Carlow University

Hanna and Ti Wilhelm reading Hanna's work at Carlow

A dying girl goes to grad school

A letter Hanna wrote to fellow students and faculty at Carlow University, describing her condition and requesting their collaboration in her experience.

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