Ladera Ranch Mom’s Wish
February 1, 2008 in Ladera Ranch
An incredible constant fact that endures decades and still remains a fact of life today is the relentless love a Mom has for her children. That burning love and dedication to provide, protect and teach her children the responsibilities of life burns in the heart of Danielle Camacho today, the same as it did the day she and husband Alfred learned that they were expecting their first child. Little did Danielle know that her role as Mom would be cut short by the fatal disease ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. However this same dedication and love is what keeps Danielle focused on her children and not her current personal circumstances. Confined to a wheel chair with no use of her legs, arms or hands, and the inability to speak so that others may understand her other than her immediate family, Danielle continues to be a Mom. She instructs her girls, to feed the dog, clean their rooms, finish their homework and get ready for bed. She feels Brittney, age 14 and Jessica, age 11 still deserves all the parenting she can muster. Her roles as Mom and wife are still her number one priorities.
Danielle’s greatest agony with the disease is that ALS renders its victims physically handicapped, yet does not affect one mentally. This act of cruelty traps its victims within the physical shell, while the vivacious, creative, funny and at times bossy, (her description) individual is painfully aware of who she was before ALS. To learn more about the disease go directly to:
http://www.disaboom.com/Health/louge...Diagnosis.aspx
When Danielle and her husband, both now 38 years of age learned of the diagnosis they spent their financial reserves trying to find a cure or treatment for this life rendering disease. After learning there was not a cure, they resolved themselves to making Danielle as comfortable as possible and spending her last years being with family. The girls surround their Mom after school, tending to her needs and sitting with her chatting about their days at school, all of which puts a smile on Danielle’s beautiful face. The amount of love in this family radiates to all who have had the opportunity to visit with them.
Mr. Albert Magee, Danielle’s father has been Danielle’s caregiver as Danielle’s husband is a fireman in LA City Fire Department and is spending much over time working to support his family. Mr. Magee has therefore asked Ladera and the surrounding communities to help by attending area events sponsored by businesses with the intent to raise money for the children’s education. Danielle wishes her children to stay in their current schools as their lives will be affected greatly with the adjustments, their future lives will bring. Also an education fund has been set up with the local Edward Jones office in Ladera Ranch. Anyone, so moved to contribute may call 949.347.0833 and mention the Danielle Camacho Education Fund. All donations and acts of love are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Other businesses that have currently offered to assist are as follows: It’s A Grind, BeachFire Bar & Grill, Whalen’s Learning Center, Mathnasium, Union Bank, Avendale Insurance Company, Therapeutic Touch, The Star Cleaning System, Heritage Makers, Chick’s Sporting Goods and the city of LA Fire Department.
Please watch for more articles and fliers in the Ladera Ranch Community as more businesses will be contributing to the Danielle Camacho Education Fund. For further questions or more information, please call Sherrie LeVan at 949.874.4030, or email her at
sherrie4re@cox.net.
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