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🎉 Celebrating Cole + A Message from Our Family 💙

In support of
Cole Ruwe

From Cole:

I’ve tried to write this a few times, and honestly… words don’t seem enough.

The messages, donations, shares, and prayers from all of you have been unbelievable. It’s not just support — it feels like a full-on rally around me and my family, and I feel it every single day.

People call me strong, a fighter… but honestly, a lot of that strength comes from all of you. Knowing I’m not in this alone keeps me going on the toughest days.

For anyone who doesn’t know much about ALS, it’s a disease that attacks the nerves controlling your muscles. Over time, it takes away the ability to move, talk, and eventually breathe. There’s no cure yet, but research is happening, and there’s hope.

I’m going to keep fighting every day, and I hope to see as many friends and family as possible at the golf outing in Pekin, Illinois on August 29th — it would mean the world to have everyone together supporting this cause.

Thank you. Truly. For showing up, supporting me, and being there for my family. It means more than I can ever say.

⸻

From Cole’s family:

Today is a special day — it’s Cole’s birthday 💙

If there’s one thing we’ve been reminded of through all of this, it’s just how many people Cole has impacted throughout his life. The outpouring of support has meant everything—not just to him, but to all of us who love him.

As we celebrate him today, we also continue to look ahead.

Please mark your calendars for August 29th in Pekin, IL for The Blueliner2 Team Golf Outing & Dueling Pianos Benefit. Tickets will be available soon, and we are currently looking for sponsors to help make this event as impactful as possible. If you are interested in sponsoring, we would love to connect—please reach out for more information.

We also ask for your continued prayers and positive thoughts as Cole has an upcoming ALS clinic appointment. Our hope is for stability and strength in this next visit, and we are holding onto that hope tightly.

Thank you for continuing to show up for Cole and our family. We feel your support every single day, and it means more than we can put into words.

With gratitude,

The Ruwe Family

Alyssa Martz
4 days ago

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Diane Clark

Love you all!!

3 days ago

Brittany Allgaier

Happy Birthday Cole!! 💙

3 days ago

Rick Butler

Happy Birthday Cole. Continued prays for you and your family.

3 days ago

Debi Grossweiler

Continued prayers for Cole and your family. Sending love to you all!

3 days ago

Brittany Harveg

Thinking of you Cole ! You are and always have been an amazing person and so strong 🙏 God has got you my friend and I am sending all of the virtual hugs and prayers from Florida ❤️

3 days ago

Lisa McKenzie

Enjoy your special day!!!

3 days ago

Meredith Washburn

Happy birthday, Cole! 🎂

3 days ago

Stephanie Marchand

Happy birthday Cole! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

3 days ago

Susan Downer

Happy birthday Cole!! 🎂 Praying for you and your family!! 🙏🏻

3 days ago

Robin Kling

Happy birthday, Cole!! You are always in our thoughts and prayers!

3 days ago

Lisa Carney

Happy Birthday Cole! Continued prayers!

3 days ago

Linda Stoner

Love, Hope, Strength and Prayers. Always!

3 days ago

Sue MCCURRIE

Happy birthday Cole!!

3 days ago

Barbara Foutch

Dear Debbie & all the Ruwes, My prayers and positive thoughts for strength and faith go out to Cole. Debbie, I send you my love, dear friend.

3 days ago

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