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Kindness for Leo - to benefit the Runza children

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Throughout his brief life, Leo Jack Runza inspired kindness and strength from those around him. This is no surprise to those who know Jenna, Rocco, Lucas and Charlotte - kindness and strength define their family. 

We are all heartbroken over the loss of Leo and searching for how, in any way, we can show our support to the Runzas. In response to the outpouring of love, this page has been established to benefit Lucas and Charlotte, Leo's big brother and big sister. The amounts received will be put into an account for their use in the future. We know that Leo will continue to leave his impact on this world through them.

Our hope is that each year on Leo's birthday, March 19, we can all come together to remember and honor Leo  through a kind gesture shared on social media with the hashtag #KindnessForLeo. This year, please spread the light with your kind gestures (including a donation, if you are able to) through May 19, the day that would be Leo's 2 month birthday. On that day, we hope to share all of the goodness that Leo inspired with the Runza family.

On a personal note, we'd like to share that through their pain, Jenna and Rocco have remained among the best parents (and people) that we've known. We could not be more proud of them, and we hope that we all can learn from their grace.  They are raising  Lucas and Charlotte to make a big difference in this world, and our gift, in Leo's memory, will help them do so. Thank you, Runza children, for brightening our little corner of the world and thank you, Leo Jack, for reminding us to spread goodness and love.

Love, 
Alyssa, Anna, Kate, Kristin and Lauren (and families)
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    Organizer and beneficiary

    Alyssa Erceg
    Organizer
    Poughkeepsie, NY
    Rocco Runza
    Beneficiary

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