GoFundMe: Bernie's Song

Bernie was a pool guy and a single father—your average joe. But Bernie also had creative aspirations to be a singer-songwriter.

When Bernie began taking singing lessons with renowned Bay Area vocal coach and songwriter Essence Goldman, a deep friendship was formed.

Just months later, however, Bernie’s dream of becoming a singer-songwriter was tragically cut short when he was diagnosed with ALS. But Bernie was undaunted. With just months left to live, he and Essence set out to record an album of Bernie’s original music.

Wry, soulful, and heart-wrenching, these songs are a testament to his love for life—and his teenage daughter, Nicole.

'Bernie’s Song’ follows Bernie, now only able to communicate by blinking, as he travels to the recording studio where he, Essence, and their musicians put the finishing touches on the album, and as Bernie shares his musical legacy with Nicole.

Now, Bernie needs our help. He is currently in a nursing home, separated from his community of support, where he is struggling emotionally and physically. We need to bring Bernie home to his loved ones to spend the time he does have left with his family and friends.