Help for Mr. Lynch!

Mr. John Lynch has been a part of the Brick Township School District for over 22 years, with most his time spent at Brick Township High School. He has mentored many of his students in "the trades", as he calls them. Mr. Lynch is always supportive of his students in their various activities and sports, as well as in the classroom. His involvement in the community and with our special needs students by leading our Interact Club is remarkable. He is the first person everyone calls upon when they need something fixed or diagnosed. Mr. Lynch and his family live in Brick, in the same neighborhood where our students live. They always know that they can reach him at home for help with schoolwork or how to fix their cars. Current students, alumni and staff always know his woodshop doors are open when they are in need. He was also a great mentor when I was transferred to the high school and has become a dear friend. Mr. Lynch, as many know, had a stroke in late January. This has left him hospitalized and currently undergoing intense rehabilitation. He will soon be released and continue rehab on an outpatient base. John will need his home to be handicap accessible and will need to rent equipment so that his family can care for him. What makes this situation more difficult is that the love of his life Maureen has courageously battled Lupus since 2016. Her work with the Jersey Shore Angel is her contribution to many people, including John and his family. This spirituality has helped her and her family through many times and will continue to help John and her to heal and get stronger each day. John, Maureen, Bear, Claire and their family will need a lot of physical help, along with your additional prayers to aid in John's recovery. He will not be able to work his summer jobs, leaving his family with a reduced income to pay their expenses. This along with the medical and travel expenses will be devastating to his family. Please consider giving to a man who has given so much of himself to his family, students, staff and our community in Brick Township. Thank You!

Gary Paxton