Madison Volunteer Firefighter Suffering from ALS Gives Birth to Healthy Baby Girl

Amanda Bernier has given birth to a healthy baby girl named Arabella Grace on Nov. 4 at Yale New Haven Hospital, WTNH News 8 reports.

Bernier is a volunteer firefighter in Madison who was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of ALS earlier this year. Bernier can no longer walk and has lost over fifty percent of her respiratory capacity.

Since Bernier was diagnosed, Amanda’s Angels has been assisting Amanda Bernier and her husband Chris Bernier raise money as the most assistance they need is financial. A Go Fund Me page has been set up for those wishing to donate.

Cards and letters can be sent to the Berniers at North Madison Volunteer Fire Company, 864, Opening Hill Road, Madison, CT 06443.

For more information on how you can help visit the Amanda’s Angels website.

Read more at WTNH News 8.