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As you all may or may not know, a dear friend of mine named Michael Yaniro was a victim of violent robbery in the Ridgewood area of Queens (NYC). He was savagely beaten beyond recognition, and now he’s got a long road ahead of him with many surgeries. To add insult to his injuries, he has no medical insurance!
A brief description of his injuries: His right eye socket needs surgery as there is a bone protruding into it… so it needs to be repaired to restore his ability to move the eye. (He has had this surgery, and will need more work in the future). He has a fractured jaw and nose which will require surgery to repair, as well as multiple broken bones in his face. Pieces of titanium metal is to be inserted in his face to support the bones.
His girlfriend Abby is trying to get him Emergency Medicaid, but that is really tough to get approved, and its doubtful whether or not it will be rewarded. That is why this fundraiser was started. Its not registered as non-profit organization (so if you’re looking for a tax break, this is not the time and place for it), but as a way to possibly raise a little money to help him through his crisis.
Mike is a productive member of society… he wasn’t looking for trouble! If you don’t believe the ‘productive’ part, look at his website of his incredible artwork: http://www.michaelyaniro.com
…or listen to his band called Twin Stumps who are on Dais Records.
This horrific situation occurred over $10 bucks and cellphone (chump change!)
If you’re a friend who cares about him, please help him out! Even if you don’t know him, you have got to admit… this situation sucks, and you’d want the same help if you were in his shoes! So please… give whatever you can afford to give. Hopefully it can at the very least, do some good (even if all it adds up to is buying some pain medication). Mike thanks you in advance!
There is an active fundraising campaign set up at Facebook through iFund:
http://apps.facebook.com/ufundraise/fundraise.php?cid=304
But if you don’t have a Facebook account, but have a Paypal one, you can send a donation to:
mikeyaniromedicalfund@gmail.com
In the interim… donations can also be in check or money order form, and made out directly to Mike’s mother, Kathleen Yaniro.
Her address:
Kathleen Yaniro
24 Howard Heights Lane,
Jay NY 12941
Many thanks you in advance!
Sincerely,
