#TeamGrumpyPottstown!

If you’ve ever eaten a delicious Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwich in Pottstown, PA you’ve likely met the beloved owner, Gene “Grumpy” Dugan.   Gene is well known in Pottstown and the surrounding areas, not only for his High Street restaurant and engaging with his community, Gene  also created the Annual Chopped Challenge at the local high school. Gene is also a great family man, and along with his wife Sheila, have 5 children; four in college and one in Middle School.

On Thanksgiving evening 2018, Gene was taken to the hospital by ambulance suffering in extreme pain.  During the next month and a half, he had several admissions to the hospital, which included a lengthy stay in ICU with a life-threatening case of pancreatitis, many medical procedures, gallbladder surgery, and another abdominal surgery yet to come. 

This has become a very stressful time for Gene who is the main source of income.   Initially, the restaurant was temporarily closed. During their Christmas break, his children reopened Grumpy’s with limited hours.  Recently, his wife resigned from her job to help run the restaurant while Gene returns to work a few hours per day.   

Medical and other bills have started coming in, and with only a part-time income for 2 months, it’s a major concern for Gene and his family.  

We’ve started this GoFundMe to help Gene continue to heal and get back to working full time again.  The entire Dugan family is truly appreciative and grateful for any support that is donated to help Gene.  Your support will never be forgotten.
#TeamGrumpyPottstown!