'My end is near' - Bjorn Formosa in sad New Year message

Bjorn Formosa, the indefatigable promoter of research into the degenerative ALS disease, from which he is suffering, has uploaded a sad new year's message, saying 2018 'is not looking that great'.
"My condition (has) continued progressing relentlessly. I am using a breathing machine 20 hours a day, I am bleeding from my nose, my body is literally falling apart. ALS is a tough bi**h that only going through it one can really understand what this is all about!

"I am tired of saluting everyday newly acquired friends that lose their battle to ALS. The next one out will probably be me. My body is too destroyed for any treatment to have effect. Only a miracle will do the job, but I guess they're not that common these days," he wrote on Facebook.
"We will however continue working until we receive the call from beyond. 2018 won't probably be my lucky year but I wish a great one for you. I wish all of you a healthy life because that's what really matters after all. Hope you can find your happiness and always try to help someone out!"
Mr Formosa said he had tried doing his best these past couple of years and he hoped that he had managed to be of help to someone.
"Sure thing is that I gave...