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ALS Warrior Jacob Harper’s EasyStand Standing Story
Join Altimate Medical and EasyStand in celebrating ALS Awareness Month with No White Flags: ALS Warrior Jacob Harper’s EasyStand Standing Story.
What is ALS?
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. There is no cure for ALS yet. For more information about ALS, or to find out how you can help, visit the links below.
Who is Jacob Harper?
On March 16, 2022, Jacob was diagnosed with ALS at 23. Jacob, now 25 years old, is currently the youngest West Virginian living with ALS. His diagnosis is a very aggressive genetic version caused by a FUS gene mutation. The life expectancy of this ALS version is 1 to 3 years. In May of last year, he participated in a clinical trial at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. OSU is on the front lines of developing some incredible treatments which target these specific gene mutations.
Jacob remains an enthusiastic outdoorsman who enjoys activities such as off-roading, hunting, and spending time outside. Since being diagnosed with ALS, he finds solace in standing and being outside.
As the disease had progressed, Jacob began to lose the ability to stand and walk, at which point his community got together and he was gifted an EasyStand Evolv. The ability to stand with assistance from the Evolv has given Jacob some normalcy back in his life, while taking the pressure off his back and keep him moving. Giving him the freedom to be an ALS Warrior.
Altimate Medical and EasyStand do not endorse the use of the EasyStand Evolv outdoors, or on unlevel surfaces. Use of the Evolv in such manner is at the risk of the user.
Support Jacob Harper
For more information about TeamJacobWV and their upcoming Off-Road Benefit Ride, please visit the links below to check out their website and social media pages.
Interested in the EasyStand Evolv?
For more information about the EasyStand Evolv. Check out the product page or request a demo below!
