Angels caregiver tale of Trish's Angels and ALS courage
The piece profiles Kelley Munke and her family in Irwindale, caring for ALS patient Kelley with help from Mark Patterson and volunteers. It traces Kelley’s struggle since diagnosis, the daily routines at 3:30 a.m., and family devotion, plus Trish Hoyt’s creation of Trish’s Angels in Aliso Viejo to fund caregiving services, with Hoyt’s personal fundraising and impact.
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Mark
Spragues Ready
Irwindale
Kelley
Riley
David Munke
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Trish
Angels
Jack Hoyt
Trish Hoyt
Kelly Toth
Hoyt
Trish’s Angels
Aliso Viejo
Trishsangels.com
Toth
Riley Patterson
Trish's Angels
Laguna Niguel
Mark Patterson
MacKenzie
Laguna NiguBi
ALS patient Kelley Patterson anchors life over illness
Kelley Patterson, facing a dire ALS diagnosis with four to six months seen two years ago, emphasizes quality of life and humor. She explains that acceptance of help and maintaining normal activities matter more than fighting loss, while her family cherishes shared trips to San Clemente State Beach and vows renewed, reflecting resilience amid prognosis.
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Kelley
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Patterson
MacKenzie
Pattersons
San Clemente State Beach
San Clemente
Mark
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