Many in our community know Linda O’Brien as the warm, caring face of St. Barnabas Church in Woodlawn, where she has faithfully served as a coordinator for many years. A Yonkers native, Linda is a devoted wife to Chris, a loving mother to Eamon and Tara, and, most recently, a proud first-time “granny.”

What began as a seemingly minor infection quickly became a life-threatening medical emergency. The infection progressed to sepsis, and eventually required Linda to undergo a full leg amputation. This comes after already having endured a partial leg amputation years ago.

Linda remains hospitalized and faces a long and challenging recovery. In the months ahead, she will require extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy as she works toward regaining her independence. Along with the emotional and physical challenges, her family is now facing significant medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and necessary modifications to their home to make it safe and accessible.

If you’ve ever met Linda, you know she is someone who is always there for others. Through her work at St. Barnabas and her countless acts of kindness, she has quietly touched the lives of so many people in our community. Now, she and her family need our help.

Any contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the financial burden during this difficult time and allow Linda to focus on what matters most—healing. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping Linda, Chris, and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for your generosity, your prayers, and your support.