Update:

Sadly, our dear Ralph passed away on Monday, 5/27/24, at 9:30 pm at Vassar Brothers Hospital.

Bringing him home was a very expensive feat, costing $44,000. The family is still accepting donations in Ralph's honor to help cover these incurred costs from this terrible tragedy.

We thank you all for your continued support.

New UPDATE! 5/27/24

Ralph has made it to the U.S. and is currently at Vassar Brothers Hospital. He is receiving medication for brain swelling caused by a stroke and has been experiencing seizures. Due to his critical condition, the doctors are limiting visitors.

We want to thank everyone for their continued support. If you can, please continue to donate to help with his ongoing medical expenses. Your contributions are crucial in supporting his recovery.

Bringing Ralph Home:

Dear Supporters,

We wanted to share a significant update regarding Ralph Spadaro. Ralph is scheduled to leave very early in a medical jet to bring him back to the United States. This journey is critical for his health and recovery, and it comes with a cost of $44,000. This amount covers the medical jet and a group of dedicated doctors who will be on board to ensure Ralph receives the necessary medical care during the flight.

We appreciate all the support and generosity from our community. Your contributions are making a real difference in Ralph's journey back home. Please continue to share this campaign and keep Ralph in your thoughts and prayers.

---For over forty years, Ralph has been a beloved barber in Poughkeepsie, continuing the legacy started by his father over seventy years ago. At 78 years old, Ralph still works five days a week, skillfully cutting the hair of fifteen to eighteen customers per day. Recently, while on a family vacation in Cancun, Mexico, Ralph suffered a heart attack and a stroke. Due to being out of the country, he was initially refused medical care unless an upfront payment of $25,000 was made. Now in a new hospital, the demand for funds continues, and Ralph has been placed in a medically induced coma. Ralph is a loving father and devoted boyfriend to his beloved Bonnie, whom he speaks of daily. Since closing his barbershop, a community staple, Ralph has been working with Filomena, the owner of Split Ends Hair Studio, for the past ten years. We are seeking the community's help during this tragic time. Any assistance would be deeply appreciated.