I'm still here - Beckette's battle living with ALS

In early 2017, Chris noticed some muscle weakness in his leg. After over a year of testing to rule out all other possibilities and continued progressive loss of muscle control, doctors, in the fall of 2018, diagnosed Chris with ALS, right before his 30th birthday.
Through the challenges of this last year, and even upon his diagnosis, Chris has maintained an unrivaled positivity that lifts even the lowest spirits of those around him. His kindness and generosity of spirit extend beyond his own illness to a hope that researchers and doctors will learn how to fight ALS and ease the suffering of all those struggling with this terrible disease. It takes an estimated $250,000 a year to sustain the life of a loved one with ALS.
Chris is an athlete, a First Responder EMT, a world traveler, a loving partner, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to everyone he meets. He has volunteered with the homeless, respectfully fits into any situation and with his sense of humor and heart of gold it’s easy to see his love of life
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[@jocelynecverrier178]

You guys are awesome. I took care of my husband for 3 years at home and I don't regret it. He was the love of my life. Taking care of him was hard but we had magical moments together and I would do it all over again. I so miss him.

[@dl7423]

you are special

[@XCDrePeace]

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[@captainkirk9691]

He was a lucky guy.

[@Ginamayy]

Im a single mom to my daughter with Down syndrome and severe autism. She is nonverbal. I learned how important a communication device is for her life. So we started a very small organization in our small area for people that are nonverbal to get a communication device for free and I trained the families for free. One man who was accepted in had ALS and it was one of the most rewarding experiences to get him to communicate with his family. We have helped 11 people so far and it’s been incredible. Learning about the voice bank through your video brought tears to my eyes. I lost an uncle many years ago to ALS. He was a cross country bike rider and so healthy and active. His wife took such good care of him and you remind me of her in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your story- I’m looking forward to continuing to follow your story. Love and prayers!

[@samantharamirez1307]

I cried my eyes out during this video, Chris is so inspiring and Taylor has a huge heart. Chris is so positive it’s amazing.

[@rmac2786]

Bro it’s McQ. I had absolutely no idea you were goin through this stuff. It don’t matter what anybody says, you were one of the best running backs westview has ever seen! I love you bro, stay well and keep them spirits high!

[@XCDrePeace]

I appreciate that

[@selenagonzolas6302]

I cried like a baby when you started crying.I love you both so very much.

[@jeanalexander4101]

You are very inspiring and strong. My sister has ALS and on ventilator 24/7. She was also diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She just turned 60. It's so heartbreaking. She's trying to stay strong . Her husband taking care of her. She was diagnosed in 2017. God bless you. I pray they can find a cure for this horrible disease

[@carleenjohnson9063]

My daughter was diagnosed at 43, in June of '23, 7 months later she is now in her final days. I and so many others, cannot believe how fast this devastating disease moved, its incrediable, definately not in a good way. Thank God, her husband and children have been her caregivers, they have been so wonderful with her. She decided at the beginning that she wanted quality, not quantity, for whatever time she had left. She decided to go with assisted sucicide, which, even tho I dont agree, I dont want her suffering, so I do understand her decision. She is an organ donor, which is wonderful to know, and as well, she has donated her brain for scientific purposes, praying that this will help in, if not curing, at least finding something that will help people fight this terminal disease. I love you AJ. I pray that Becketts journey is along one dealing with his affliction. Blessings to every person dealing with this disease as well as all who know and love them.

[@RobdeKlerk-qg6lc]

So sorry, so sorry

[@goldiefreeman8693]

Your wife is loving beautiful person ❤️I lost couple of good friends from ALS Take good care ❤️❤️

[@php777]

You both are luckier than most as you found true love! Beautiful couple!

[@gorretti92]

Your spirit is so beautiful ❤️ Both of you. My friend sent me this video because my fiancé is struggling through a new diagnosis of stage 4 cancer. It’s been tough but you both are such an inspiration to us. I’ve never met you but you bring me joy!

[@XCDrePeace]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYGchJSgaL2JkKc thank you for the comment! here's the update video.

[@Palmlily]

That’s what love is all about❤️God bless you both🙏

[@XCDrePeace]

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[@raymondsampson2876]

Love you Beckette. Words cant explain how such a strong and beautiful person you are. Miss you man!!

[@dwillbne]

Give me that Beckette!!

[@XCDrePeace]

Couldn't agree more!

[@lorenzokim8603]

Goodluck with everything Chris and Taylor, you are such a warrior and I hope the best for you guys

[@chill9907]

This is so beautiful. What a lovely couple. Keep your head up!

[@89Awww]

Hello Chris, my name is David and I'm one of your second cousins. I remember meeting you last summer at a family reunion in New Hampshire and I want you to know that you have inspired me tremendously with your positivity. I cannot imagine what you and family are going through but your attitude is amazing and I want to be a better person because of you! Godspeed and thank you!

[@XCDrePeace]

Very cool!

[@kevinb.jonesphotography4571]

God Bless you both!

[@GlennSullivan1]

Thank you Andre.

[@XCDrePeace]

My pleasure!

[@angelchalmers3760]

Omg just saw this heading, how awful, poor guy. Good looking guy, his positive upbeat and sense of humour is amazing

[@XCDrePeace]

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[@selenagonzolas6302]

You are an inspiration Chris!

[@lovemusicbadallgenres43]

Every little thing going to be alright 🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@skygazer6898]

Wishing Chris the very best of luck

[@XCDrePeace]

Hi There, thank you for the kind words. We are currently working on a full length documentary that shows the last 3 years of Chris and his ALS journey. Click this link to be a part of this project. gofund.me/5d15d0c2 Please share.

[@selenagonzolas6302]

@@XCDrePeace You are an inspiration to us all.God bless you my friend.

[@susiegibson6353]

You are such a beautiful and special couple. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your positivity and appreciation of all that is important shines through.

[@stephanieingram4860]

I love you guys since of humor to something you no control of. Yes we as people take life and each other for granted and that's the sad part.I love the love you guys have keep on loving. God Bless

[@gamegenie7700]

Love you Beckette

[@ceritaku4825]

Hai both of you So love Please share more videos for your activity Be inspiration for more people out there Thank you Love you both... Love from INDONESIA

[@dl7423]

life is odd and life is interesting but life can be tragic - the reasoning is unknown - one foot in front of the other is the only answer - smile more and explore life as time is ticking away for all of us - is he still alive? - bless both of them

[@skybluez13]

My word…beautiful.

[@brennanwatt]

Truly inspiring

[@tinystone3856]

Beautiful couple 💑 stay strong and God will do the rest 🙏 ❤

[@biancakarteron5620]

"What better calling in life is to be there for someone else." Jesus I love for you?

[@biancakarteron5620]

He was going to let her go, . Wife did not leave. OH God, how beautiful.

[@chickengeorge9162]

My mother was diagnosed with ALS when she was 87 years old.

[@EricStorm23]

Not the same

[@LectronCircuits]

A year on, what level of deterioration has he attained? ALS sucks more than a big shop vac. Audience wishes him all the best. Cheers!

[@hhuldhh]

❤❤

[@hairbsb7908]

Hows it going now ?

[@bspiderm]

You can still have a family or children right?

[@jarie9689]

Is there a part 2-3?

[@XCDrePeace]

Yes, however there were issues with the music and copyright issues with youtube so it was restricted. We were so sad, but we learned from it.

[@zentafergiefergie7044]

Love 🌷🙏

[@EricStorm23]

Stop saying your loved one got ALS and they are 70+ 80+ It’s not the same as this young man. Old people die and they got to live unlike this poor soul

[@melongai2902]

💗💗💪💪

[@LiusiaUA]

🎈🌸

[@annaloph]

🙏🕊💜🌞

[@zentafergiefergie7044]

Is this man still going

[@XCDrePeace]

Yes he his. He just completed the NYC marathon. We are currently working on a full 40 minute documentary for him.

[@zentafergiefergie7044]

@@XCDrePeace fantastic I hope a cure is coming to slow this horrible disease down good for you guys love bless from Australia

[@zentafergiefergie7044]

Don't give up 🐝🙏🌷

[@anne-marienordin7636]

🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@juliegoulet7577]

7:30

[@donnieraveling188]

how is Chris

[@XCDrePeace]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYGchJSgaL2JkKc thank you for the comment! here's the update video.

[@idrather.goblind]

😢😠 not fucken fair!

[@johnkimball5872]

Big time athletes seem to get this disease.

[@rickydalebradford3384]

Not just athletes.

[@missdaydreamss]

@@rickydalebradford3384 John has a point there. They even suggested it's cause by physical trauma. Footballers seem to get it the most in sports

[@selenagonzolas6302]

Seems that way unfortunately

[@idrather.goblind]

Why does god do this to people?

[@johnkimball5872]

Sin equals death.

[@biancakarteron5620]

To teach tbe healthy God's in charge and that these victims teach us so much. I hate to call ALS victims. I t us tbe patients that teach and their spouses

[@janicegurl1]

@@johnkimball5872 why would you say that? This disease doesn’t seem to affect bad people. You shouldn’t say that to anyone!

[@johnkimball5872]

@@janicegurl1 i meant that disease comes from the sin and death we were cursed with since adam and eve sinned. Im dying from sepsis myself

[@selenagonzolas6302]

@@johnkimball5872 Shame on you for saying this.