Joe and Judy Defino - Hope Rocks 2022

Joseph Defino, Jr. has devoted his life to helping others, and now is the time to help his family. On October 8, 2022, Joe was admitted to Albany Med ICU with a brain bleed, which was caused by the treatments for brain cancer. Joe has been in ICU since that point, and his beautiful wife, Judy, has been by his side the entire time. Their children (Chelsea, Paddy, Phoebe, Kieran, and Ginger) have also been at the hospital regularly, doing their best to help the guy who taught us all that "Hope Rocks."

If you know Joe - he would not want to ask for any charity. However, there are many costs that the family is incurring, and there are many people who want to help. When Joe gets healthy, if he wants to, he can donate any proceeds from this fundraiser to help out with the Hope Rocks project. But in the meantime, this fundraising initiative is designed to help support the Defino family as they continue to support Joe through his recovery.

Whether Joe is your family, neighbor, friend, teacher, coach, mentor, videographer, or one of the other many hats he wears - you know that Joe Defino is selfless and caring. He wants what is best for individuals and the world, and he has worked tirelessly to make the world a better place. The world needs Joe Defino in it for as long as possible - and your donation can help make certain that his family can help Joe to recover.

Remember - Hope Rocks... because Joe taught us that!