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Educational Fund for Kayla, Jerry and Danny

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Many of your remember just six years ago when our older brother Jerry had a heart attack while living and working at the Hospital Bernard Mevs in Port au Prince, Haiti.  After an emergency airlift to Delaware, Jerry passed away and that lead to my frantic trip to Haiti to bring his wife Lisa and Jerry’s children home safely to Philadelphia.

In the years since, Lisa met and married a man named Robert Spevak.  Robert stepped in and was a good step-father to Kayla, Little Jerry and Danny.  Rob had struggles of his own with a failing kidney and dialysis several times a week.  On Rob’s behalf, I was able to secure him an appointment with the Jefferson Transplant Institute to explore the possibility of getting him onto the Jefferson kidney transplant list.  His appointment was scheduled for July 31st.  However, on Saturday, Rob had surgery for an infection in his legs and, unfortunately, he passed away overnight. 

For the second time in six years of their young lives, Kayla, Little Jerry and Danny have lost the father figure in their lives.  It’s almost more than I can bear to think about for them.

I am establishing an educational fund for Kayla, Little Jerry and Danny that they’ll be able to use toward their higher education.  Kayla is turning 17 this week and will soon be making college decisions.  She’s very interested in STEM programs and has been exploring colleges including Vanderbilt and Rowan University.  Both of the boys are in middle school and have curious minds and bright futures.

This fundraising effort is in no way meant to distract from other efforts that may be underway, but I’d like to continue to honor our brother by doing what I can to assist his children in their future.  I will personally administer this fund and will be selective in how any donations are managed.

If you can donate, I’d be so appreciative.  Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.  Thank you!
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Donations 

  • Kathleen Gessler
    • $300
    • 5 yrs
  • Patricia Andris
    • $100
    • 5 yrs
  • Maureen Pon d
    • $1,000
    • 5 yrs
  • maria britt
    • $100
    • 5 yrs
  • Kelly Brennan
    • $25
    • 5 yrs
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Vicky McMonagle
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Oaklyn, NJ

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