Who we help…
A Reel Future
“A Reel Future" is focused changing the lives of children in Foster Care & beyond. Who is there to teach these parentless children a love for the outdoors? A passion for conservation? The joy of Fishing? Hundreds of thousands of children are growing up in Foster Care, many will age-out, many will fade away. Fishing & the outdoors teaches self-confidence, team work, self-reliance & joy.”
https://areelfuture.com/
Vickie’s Angel Foundation -
Vickie's Angel Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit with a mission of helping families fighting cancer who have difficulties paying their bills during the challenging times of undergoing cancer treatments. Our goal is to take away the financial worry from the family, providing a temporary bridge that allows them to focus entirely on beating their disease.
Patti Johns - Family Friend of the Burkholders
December 15, 2023, will be the date that the rug was pulled out from under our feet! That was the day I was told I had ALS.
Looking back, I started noticing changes to my body but not realizing this was anything serious. The first change was with my swallowing, I would cough or choke while drinking or eating. Then my voice became raspy to the point people would ask me what’s up with your voice? I chalked it up to allergies or possibly a cold coming on. But then come August of 2023, was when I realized something bigger could be going on. About 3 years ago I started line dancing. My girlfriends and I would dance about 3 times a week, if we could. My husband would ask me when I returned, how was dancing and I would say, I don’t know what is happening but whatever it is, I am going downhill fast. I noticed my stamina was not what it used to be, or my balance would be off, and I was stumbling more. It would also feel like a weight was on my chest and I couldn’t take a deep full breath. In September, I became ill and that was when I told my doctor about all my changes and we started the long process of MRI’s, EMG’s and so on. January 4, 2024, my diagnosis was confirmed by Penn State ALS Clinic, in Hershey. ALS is a devastating disease that will eventually affect every part of my body. My biggest fear with this diagnosis is becoming a prisoner in my own body.
In the very near future, we will be facing expenses we don’t even realize, such as adding a wheelchair accessible shower to our first floor to home health care having to come in.
I know my future is going to be a long hard road but with my faith in GOD, my family and friends, I know I will get through this.