Our beloved Dave Paris is currently fighting off COVID19 in the ICU at NYU. As he continues to receive the absolute best treatment and medical care possible, we, the MS 88 community, find hope in Dave's incredible strength, health, and resilience. 

We all know Dave for his commanding skill in facilitating courageous conversations that open students and staff up, and teach us all how to truly listen, to be empathetic, and to be part of community. We also know Dave as an author committed to creating characters and narratives that our students identify with, as a world class acrobatic dancer, and as a deeply reflective and compassionate friend, son, and brother.

We all look forward to the day that we can all be back in the building to hug Dave and thank him for making us all better people!

This fund is to lessen Dave's stress when he is released from the hospital and in recovery. 

Thank you for your generosity and love. We fight COVID19 in solidarity with Dave.