Michael's Medical Fund: A Call for Kindness

On January 17, 1987, Michael Maruzzi suffered a devastating and life-altering spinal cord injury while playing varsity ice hockey for Saugus High School (Massachusetts).

If you are fortunate to know Michael, you no doubt have tremendous respect for his strength, perseverance, and inspiration.

In the years shortly following Michael’s injury, he attended and graduated from Boston University whereupon he returned to Saugus High School to teach mathematics, retiring in 2015. But Michael was then–and remains today–much more than a math teacher. He cared deeply for his students as people and provided them with a tender ear and counseled many of them through the challenges that they confronted as high school students and, for many, in their years beyond high school.

As time has passed, Michael’s medical needs and care have increased and, consequently, so too have the associated financial costs. Your assistance is needed!

Michael and his wife Arlene have lived in Florida for the last several years and largely rely upon each other, with aid from family and friends, to assist them with their daily lives. If you have been touched by Michael’s generous spirit and genuine goodness, please consider donating what you can to support Michael and Arlene as they confront the daily challenges of their life together.

Thank you, and please share this message with those whom you know would like to extend love and support to Michael and Arlene.