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Philadelphia Mom Walking Home From Work Struck Twice In Hit-Run, Loved Ones Say Philadelphia Mom Walking Home From Work Struck Twice In Hit-Run, Loved Ones Say
Philadelphia Mom Walking Home From Work Struck Twice In Hit-Run, Loved Ones Say Community members and loved ones have raised thousands for a Philadelphia mom badly injured in a hit-and-run on Wednesday, April 24.  Darlene Wilson was walking home from work in University City around 3:45 p.m. when she was struck twice by a driver who fled the scene, her daughter Leeloni Velazquez-Butler wrote on GoFundMe.  Daily Voice has reached out to city police for more information on the accident.  Wilson was found unresponsive and rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where she is in serious but stable condition, Velazquez-Butler said. …
Donations Raised For Lehigh County High Schooler Badly Hurt In Motorcycle Accident Donations Raised For Lehigh County High Schooler Badly Hurt In Motorcycle Accident
Donations Raised For Lehigh County High Schooler Badly Hurt In Motorcycle Accident Loved ones have launched a GoFundMe after an area student was seriously injured in an accident on Sunday, March 24.  Gavin Klines was T-boned by a driver who didn't see him, said his brother Shane Kline of Lowhill Township on the crowdfunding website.  "As of right now, he is in the hospital with serious injuries undergoing surgery which will be one of many," Shane wrote.  "Gavin is an amazing kid who is currently in high school and is set to graduate this year." He's also a part-time employee at Deka Machining and was slated to take up a full-time position before the accid…
Tens Of Thousands Raised For Seriously Injured 16-Year-Old Struck By Car In Dobbs Ferry Tens Of Thousands Raised For Seriously Injured 16-Year-Old Struck By Car In Dobbs Ferry
Tens Of Thousands Raised For Seriously Injured 16-Year-Old Struck By Car In Dobbs Ferry Community members are coming together to raise tens of thousands of dollars to help a 16-year-old boy who was seriously injured while crossing a busy intersection in Westchester. The outpouring of support was prompted by an incident on Monday, March 4 at around 7:45 p.m., when 16-year-old Jacob Klugerman was struck by a cab while crossing the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Dobbs Ferry at the Lawrence Street intersection.  Earlier Report - 16-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Cab On Parkway In Dobbs Ferry   Klugerman a high school sophomore from…
Support Swells For Newburyport 'Warrior' Woman Seriously Injured In Skiing Accident Support Swells For Newburyport 'Warrior' Woman Seriously Injured In Skiing Accident
Support Swells For Newburyport 'Warrior' Woman Seriously Injured In Skiing Accident The community is rallying around an Essex County woman who was seriously injured in a skiing accident. Ana Lynch, of Newburyport, was skiing with family and friends in Big Sky, Montana, on Sunday, March 10, when the accident occurred, according to a GoFundMe. Ski patrol crews quickly got her down the mountain and she was flown by helicopter to a trauma center in Billings. A CT scan revealed that Lynch had suffered a burst T12 vertebra that was causing pressure on her spinal cord. After nearly nine hours of surgery, doctors were able to remove the vertebrae and stabilize her spine. “While …
Albany 7-Month-Old Who Died Of Rare Heart Defect Was 'So Amazing, Strong,' Mom Says Albany 7-Month-Old Who Died Of Rare Heart Defect Was 'So Amazing, Strong,' Mom Says
Albany 7-Month-Old Who Died Of Rare Heart Defect Was 'So Amazing, Strong,' Mom Says Nalon Billingsley touched a lot of lives during his short time on this earth. The baby boy from Albany died Friday, Feb. 23, following a seven-month battle with a congenital heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot, his mother Sha’Dasia Alston told Daily Voice. It actually consists of four different problems that affect the heart’s structure, disrupting blood flow to the rest of the body, according to Mayo Clinic. The condition is usually diagnosed during pregnancy or soon after birth. In Nalon’s case, he also suffered from pulmonary atresia, meaning the valve between his heart and lung…
Secaucus' Mike's Ice Cream Owner In Grave Condition Sees Surge Of Support Secaucus' Mike's Ice Cream Owner In Grave Condition Sees Surge Of Support
Secaucus' Mike's Ice Cream Owner In Grave Condition Sees Surge Of Support Mike Flaherty, who has run Mike's Ice Cream in Secaucus for more than 40 years, is facing a grave prognosis after battling diabetes. Flaherty has been in and out of the hospital since last summer, due to medical complications from the diabetes. His health is declining quickly, Amaya Ocasio, who organized a fundraiser along with other employees from Mike's Ice Cream, said.  Hi everyone. As many know, Mike has been in and out of the hospital for months now. He is continuing to fight, but the... Posted by Mike's Ice Cream on Monday, February 19, 2024 The fundraiser, whi…
Pediatrician From Middletown Accused Of Leaving Crash That Injured Father, Daughter In NY Pediatrician From Middletown Accused Of Leaving Crash That Injured Father, Daughter In NY
Pediatrician From Middletown Accused Of Leaving Crash That Injured Father, Daughter In NY A pediatrician from Monmouth County is accused of leaving the scene of a crash that injured a man and his daughter in Staten Island, according to officials. Dr. Sam Leuzzi, 66, of Middletown, is facing three charges related to a crash on Staten Island, the New York City Police Department said. NYPD officers responded to the intersection of Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Dr. Leuzzi has a pediatric medical practice on Richmond Road in the Grant City neighborhood of Staten Island, according to Northwell Health's website. Investiga…
Edison Woman Seriously Injured After Struck By Speeding Car Sees Community Support Edison Woman Seriously Injured After Struck By Speeding Car Sees Community Support
Edison Woman Seriously Injured After Struck By Speeding Car Sees Community Support Suchrita Kamath has a long road to recovery. The Edison woman was seriously injured after she was struck by a speeding car at a crosswalk on Saturday, Dec. 23. Kamath sustained a skull fracture, spinal fracture, internal bleeding, pelvic fracture, multiple collar bone fractures and other severe internal injuries and was unconscious for five days. She remains hospitalized.  Kamath has launched a fundraiser to assist her with overwhelming medical bills. As of Friday, Jan. 5, more than $108,000 has been raised. "I have been a self -employed single mother for over a decade and I am the on…
Support Pours In For Beloved Restaurant Co-Owner In Mamaroneck After Brain Tumor Removal Support Pours In For Beloved Restaurant Co-Owner In Mamaroneck After Brain Tumor Removal
Support Pours In For Beloved Restaurant Co-Owner In Mamaroneck After Brain Tumor Removal A community in Westchester is pulling together to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the family of a beloved restaurant co-owner who faces a long recovery process after having a brain tumor removed.  Just after announcing that he and his wife Nikole would be having their fourth child, Carmine Durso, who co-owns 25 North Ristorante in Mamaroneck on Route 1, learned that he would have to have a brain tumor removed.  Luckily, the operation to remove the tumor was successful. However, Durso will now have to endure a long recovery effort that will incur many medical bills, accordin…
Beloved Somerset County Dad Dies After 10-Year Battle With Kidney Disease Beloved Somerset County Dad Dies After 10-Year Battle With Kidney Disease
Beloved Somerset County Dad Dies After 10-Year Battle With Kidney Disease Support is on the rise for a Somerset County family mourning the loss of a devoted dad after a 10-year battle with kidney disease. David Betancourt died surrounded by his beloved family at RJW Somerset on Monday, Nov. 6, his obituary says. He was 69. Born and raised in Agua Caliente, Guatemala, David lived in Plainfield, Somerville, and California before settling in North Plainfield in 2007. He was a member of the army in Guatemala before arriving in the United States in the 1980s, his memorial says. Described as a “man of all trades,” David loved soccer, especially watching the World Cu…
Support Pours In For Lynn Teacher Hospitalized After Stolen Car T-Boned Her: Police Support Pours In For Lynn Teacher Hospitalized After Stolen Car T-Boned Her: Police
Support Pours In For Lynn Teacher Hospitalized After Stolen Car T-Boned Her: Police Amber Fournier played by the rules and worked hard, her friends and family said. She raises two teenage daughters, works as a teacher at Ingalls Elementary School, and has two part-time jobs to make ends meet and provide for her children.  But that didn't help her on Sept. 5, when two people speeding through the streets of Lynn in a stolen car, police said, literally turned her life upside down when they ran the red light at the intersection of Chestnut and Essex Streets and T-boned her SUV.  Now, the family and friends of the 42-year-old Malden woman are attempting to put back to right wh…
Support Pours In For Victim Run Down By ATV At Baseball Field In Yorktown Support Pours In For Victim Run Down By ATV At Baseball Field In Yorktown
Support Pours In For Victim Run Down By ATV At Baseball Field In Yorktown Hundreds of people have lent their generosity to a man who suffered grievous injuries after being run over by an all-terrain vehicle at a baseball field in Northern Westchester, leaving him barely able to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding.  Yorktown resident Ed Moffett faces a long recovery process after being run over by an ATV in an incident that happened on Sunday, Aug. 27 in Yorktown at a baseball field at 2406 Hunterbrook Rd.  Earlier Report - New Update: 21-Year-Old Intentionally Injured Man With ATV In Yorktown, Police Say According to Yor…
Community Helps Garwood Family Rebuild After Building Collapse Community Helps Garwood Family Rebuild After Building Collapse
Community Helps Garwood Family Rebuild After Building Collapse Steve, Gina and their family have been faced with unimaginable adversity the last few weeks. Three weeks ago, Gina suffered a severe dislocated ankle, requiring immediate surgery and making every tasks a struggle. While recovering from surgery, their apartment building partially collapsed, making Steve, Gina and all the other tenants homeless. A fundraiser has been created to assist the family. As of Thursday, August 3, more than $9,600 has been raised. The family has been unable to access essential items like clothing and medicine and has been faced with financial difficulties related to …
DC Girl, 7, Suffers Brain Injury In Wreck Returning From Virginia's Lake Anna DC Girl, 7, Suffers Brain Injury In Wreck Returning From Virginia's Lake Anna
DC Girl, 7, Suffers Brain Injury In Wreck Returning From Virginia's Lake Anna Support is surging for a 7-year-old girl who suffered a brain injury returning from a day-trip to Virginia with her family. Alani Flores and her family of five were on their way back to Washington DC from Lake Anna on Friday, July 7, when they were involved in an accident, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for the family. "Father Carlos and daughter Kimberly have been released from the hospital, Kimberly will require therapy for her injuries," the campaign reads.  Alani was hurt worst of all, having suffered a brain injury. She was placed on a ventilator and underwent a cranio…
Teen Twins With Plans To Serve Their Country Suffer Devastating Injuries In Fatal MD Crash Teen Twins With Plans To Serve Their Country Suffer Devastating Injuries In Fatal MD Crash
Teen Twins With Plans To Serve Their Country Suffer Devastating Injuries In Fatal MD Crash A Maryland family is still reeling after two 18-year-old twin boys suffered catastrophic injuries in a Calvert County crash. The community is rallying behind the family of Ethan Alexander Cox and his twin Christian Cox, who were involved in a fatal crash earlier this month in Prince Frederick. At approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, Alexander Cox was killed and his twin sustained critical injuries when they were involved in a head-on crash with a 26-year-old driver on Route 231. Both were rushed to area hospitals. Ethan Cox was pronounced dead on his way there by first responders, w…
8-Year-Old Loses Part Of Foot In Lawnmower Accident In Ballston Spa: ‘Bravest, Strongest Kid' 8-Year-Old Loses Part Of Foot In Lawnmower Accident In Ballston Spa: ‘Bravest, Strongest Kid'
8-Year-Old Loses Part Of Foot In Lawnmower Accident In Ballston Spa: ‘Bravest, Strongest Kid' Support is pouring in for the family of an 8-year-old boy from the region who lost part of his foot in a lawnmower accident. Jackson Skarka’s family said the incident happened Monday, May 8, at their Saratoga County home in Ballston Spa. “While Paul was inside doing computer work and Chelsea was showering before heading to her birthday dinner, their son Jackson got messing around with a friend who was mowing their lawn and ended up with his foot underneath the lawnmower,” reads a GoFundMe created to help with medical bills. Jackson was airlifted to Albany Medical Center after losing three …
Leesburg Mom Erika Serna Dies After Valiant Breast Cancer Battle, 40 Leesburg Mom Erika Serna Dies After Valiant Breast Cancer Battle, 40
Leesburg Mom Erika Serna Dies After Valiant Breast Cancer Battle, 40 Leesburg mom Erika Gudalupe Serna died on Saturday, May 13 after a valiant breast cancer battle. She was 40 years old. Born in El Paso Texas, Erika lived in Leesburg with her husband of 17 years, Jeremias Serna, and their two daughters. A GoFundMe for the family had raised more than $22,000 as of Wednesday, May 24. "She was one of the most energetic, positive, and gracious people we’ve ever known," writes campaign founders Christi Johnson.  "For anyone who has met Erika, you would immediately feel her warmth and kindness surrounding you, even on some of her hardest days. Erika w…
Morris County Mom Left With Severe Head Injury After Fall Gets 'A Little Better Every Day' Morris County Mom Left With Severe Head Injury After Fall Gets 'A Little Better Every Day'
Morris County Mom Left With Severe Head Injury After Fall Gets 'A Little Better Every Day' A Morris County mom and physical therapist left with serious head injuries after an accidental fall is getting “a little better every day” with support from the local community. Kristen Heitmann, described as a “devoted wife and mother,” suffered severe head injuries after a “tragic fall,” according to a GoFundMe launched by loved ones on Saturday, March 18. Heitmann is also a part-time physical therapist for children with disabilities, a career in which she is incredibly passionate about, the fundraiser says. Since the accident, Heitmann has undergone several surgeries and therapies — bu…
‘He’s A Warrior’: Support Rises For Brentwood Wrestler, Radio Host Following Accident ‘He’s A Warrior’: Support Rises For Brentwood Wrestler, Radio Host Following Accident
‘He’s A Warrior’: Support Rises For Brentwood Wrestler, Radio Host Following Accident The family of a Long Island man known for being an independent wrestler and on-air personality is asking the community to help him in his time of need. Thomas “TJ Smooth” Johnson of Brentwood was wrestling in a benefit show for New York Wrestling Convention when he took a “nasty fall” off the side of the ring, according to his cousin, Ebonee Padilla, who set up Johnson’s GoFundMe. “TJ has a long road to recovery ahead of him, but he’s a warrior and will come out this stronger than ever,” she wrote in the fundraiser description. Padilla organized the fundraiser in the hopes of assisting J…
Community Support Abounds For Emmy-Nominated Jersey Shore Musician Community Support Abounds For Emmy-Nominated Jersey Shore Musician
Community Support Abounds For Emmy-Nominated Jersey Shore Musician Mike Dalton has sung the National Anthem for professional sports teams and played in a warm-up band for Paul Simon and Bob Dylan, but has also raised funds for local charities through music. Now, his Jersey Shore community is coming together for him. Amy Hariegel of Neptune, a singer in his band, has launched a GoFundMe page Dalton recovers from the fight for his life. He is still in the hospital working toward a full recovery, she said  According to his biography, Dalton makes original pop/rock music and has composed over 320 original songs. He also sang and…
Electrocution Survivor Loses Insurance Benefits, Jersey Shore Friends Rally To Pay His Bills Electrocution Survivor Loses Insurance Benefits, Jersey Shore Friends Rally To Pay His Bills
Electrocution Survivor Loses Insurance Benefits, Jersey Shore Friends Rally To Pay His Bills A Monmouth County man survived being electrocuted but suffered burns over 40 percent of his body. Now, he faces the painful task of paying medical bills after his Medicare coverage was cut. More than $28,000 has been raised in this GoFundMe page to support Paul Roberts, of Fair Haven, who accidentally hit a live wire while cutting a tree branch last August. Per a GoFundMe organized by Paul's friends, Carrie and Ron Drazin: "He was being electrocuted for approximately 20 minutes with his body literally in flames when the police arrived.  When the power was turned off, he fell 25 feet f…
GoFundMe Created For Holyoke Father of 2 Who Died From Brain Aneurysm On Christmas Eve GoFundMe Created For Holyoke Father of 2 Who Died From Brain Aneurysm On Christmas Eve
GoFundMe Created For Holyoke Father of 2 Who Died From Brain Aneurysm On Christmas Eve Jeff Dulude had a quick errand he needed to run on Christmas Eve before he could settle in with his partner, Kat, and two young children —Evan, 7, and Ella, 3 — for the holiday they'd planned together, friends said.   Jeff told Kat he wasn't feeling well, but he needed to finish this last thing. He collapsed before he could leave. Moments later, he was unconscious in the back of an ambulance racing to Baystate Medical Center, where doctors said he'd suffered a brain aneurysm, friends said. They did what they could, but the damage was extensive and irreparable.  Jeff Dulu…
Support Pours In For Teen Critically Injured By Drunk Driver In Stafford County Support Pours In For Teen Critically Injured By Drunk Driver In Stafford County
Support Pours In For Teen Critically Injured By Drunk Driver In Stafford County A Virginia community is rallying around the family of a teenager who was struck and nearly killed by a drunk driver and now has to pay for mounting medical bills after her plans to join the military were temporarily derailed. Teenager Danyka was walking with her younger brother on Choptank Road near a local elementary school earlier this month when she was struck head-on by Woodbridge resident Melissa Jones, 43, who was allegedly intoxicated at the time. Original story - Teenager Airlifted After Being Struck By Allegedly Drunk Driver In Stafford County: Police In the crash, the teen suffe…
GoFundMe Created For 13-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt In Acton Hit-And-Run GoFundMe Created For 13-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt In Acton Hit-And-Run
GoFundMe Created For 13-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt In Acton Hit-And-Run A family is in need of financial support after their 13-year-old was critically injured in a hit-and-run in Acton.  Cesar Soto was hit in the crash that happened on Great Road near Harris Street around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, Acton Police and Fire report. Cesar was flown to Boston-area hospital where he remains in critical condition.  Since the incident, a member of the Housing and Climate Justice for Acton has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Cesar's family cover the cost of his medical bills. State Police CARS investigators launching drone over Great Rd in Acton right now…
Good Samaritan From VA In Vegetative State After Motorcycle Accident In Peru Good Samaritan From VA In Vegetative State After Motorcycle Accident In Peru
Good Samaritan From VA In Vegetative State After Motorcycle Accident In Peru Benjamin Jung has not woken up since January. Jung and his wife, Emily Van De Ven, were on a volunteer trip in Peru, far from their life in Virginia, when Jung was in a terrible accident on his motorcycle, according to NBC4 Washington.  Ben's Condition GoFundMe Page by Emily Van De Ven Van De Ven started a GoFundMe page to pay for Jung's "astronomical" medical bills, while he remains in his vegetative state, she said.  "The doctors have not approved Ben for transfer back to the US because it is too dangerous. I am paying lawyers in Peru and in the US. The stress and pressure of being a…
Tooth Extraction Lands North Jersey Trainer On Ventilator Tooth Extraction Lands North Jersey Trainer On Ventilator
Tooth Extraction Lands North Jersey Trainer On Ventilator One day, Johnny Gouvanis is getting a tooth extracted. The next, he was in the hospital on a ventilator.  The personal trainer from North Jersey suffered an infection after having a tooth extracted on July 28, and was put on antibiotics and then the ventilator to protect his airways.  Doctors worried the size and swelling of the infection would affect his breathing. Gouvanis hadn't been able to talk until Monday, Aug. 8, when he recorded a YouTube video from Mount Sinai Hospital thanking everyone supporting him.  Johnny says thank you.GoFundMe Campaign Update More than $19,700 had be…
Community Rallies For Virginia Mom, ER Doc Fighting Cancer Community Rallies For Virginia Mom, ER Doc Fighting Cancer
Community Rallies For Virginia Mom, ER Doc Fighting Cancer On July 6, Virginia physician Bonnie Yen received a diagnosis that would change her life: Abdominal carcinomatosis.  Her colleagues from Holy Cross Hospital/Trinity Health are asking for the community’s help to support Yen in the tough times ahead. “Not only is she a talented Emergency Medicine physician, dedicated wife and Mom, but she is a stellar, lively and devoted friend," reads a GoFundMe page launched for the Falls Church-area family. "In the last decade, she has contributed unforgettable tenacity to the emergency department while effortlessly tackling various challen…
Woman Pushed Out Of Moving SUV In Arlington Sees Surge Of Support Woman Pushed Out Of Moving SUV In Arlington Sees Surge Of Support
Woman Pushed Out Of Moving SUV In Arlington Sees Surge Of Support A 25-year-old woman who was seriously injured after someone threw her out of a moving SUV in Arlington faces months of rehab and thousands of dollars in medical bills, but hundreds of people have stepped up to help cover the cost of her treatments.  The woman, only identified as Maryna, was coming home early May 15 after a night out when someone pushed threw her out of a car along Wilson Boulevard around 3 a.m., smashing her head on the asphalt and causing life-threatening injuries, an Arlington County police report said.  A GoFundMe campaign set by Maryna's sister Polina lays out…
Bucks County Woman Left With 'Serious Injuries' After Dog Attack: GoFundMe Bucks County Woman Left With 'Serious Injuries' After Dog Attack: GoFundMe
Bucks County Woman Left With 'Serious Injuries' After Dog Attack: GoFundMe A Pennsylvania woman was seriously injured after a dog attack, loved ones said. Now, she needs help covering unexpected medical bills. Jordan Wilson, of Bucks County, was bitten by a mastiff dog and suffered facial injuries that will necessitate several surgeries over the next six months, including a skin graft to her nose, according to a GoFundMe. Wilson, on the other hand, is unable to cover medical costs because she turned 26 in early April and is no longer covered by her parents' health insurance, her mom, Melissa Wilson said. According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Penns…
Sassy Maryland Toddler Battles Neuroblastoma Sassy Maryland Toddler Battles Neuroblastoma
Sassy Maryland Toddler Battles Neuroblastoma "Without a moment's notice, our world was flipped upside down." Those are the first words in the description of the GoFundMe organized in honor of 2-year-old Madilynn (Madi) Jo from Pasadena.   The "sassy" princess was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer that attacks the nerve tissue of the sympathetic nervous system, on Jan. 25, the campaign reads. After starting early stages of treatment at Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology, it is believed that the cancer has spread and put Madi at high risk.   Madi Jo at her school Christmas concert Dec 2021Katie Heffington Madi successfully comp…
Prayers, Funds Raised For Graduating Fair Lawn Senior Who Fractured Skull In Ridgewood Fall Prayers, Funds Raised For Graduating Fair Lawn Senior Who Fractured Skull In Ridgewood Fall
Prayers, Funds Raised For Graduating Fair Lawn Senior Who Fractured Skull In Ridgewood Fall Ashley Tabor was looking forward to graduating with her Fair Lawn High School classmates Tuesday night. Instead, she remained at The Valley Hospital with a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain caused by a freak accident in Ridgewood. Ashley and her friends were walking to their car along a grassy stretch of Crest Road with no sidewalks around midnight Saturday when she did a tumble and fell from a four-foot wall (see photo), family friend Pamela Troisi said. “Ashley is an amazing athlete,” she said. “Over the weekend she did what I have seen her do hundreds of times. “I’m sure in he…