How your donations are making a difference
By honoring James' memory and his legacy, you have selflessly and graciously chosen to offer hope and encouragement for families during extremely difficult times. The James M. Fitzgerald Foundation donation to benefit the Neuro-Oncology Support Fund will continue to provide resources and support for hundreds of families here at Connecticut Children's. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Dianna Pategas, Connecticut Children's
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JMFIVF CONTRIBUTES TO CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S
Thank you for your thoughtful contribution in support of the patients and families at Connecticut Children's. Your gift benefits the Neuro-Oncology Support Fund. Your generosity is more meaningful than ever as we navigate these uncertain times.
Your support helps us provide excellent care for kids like Abby. She and her family are so grateful for Connecticut Children's and for donors like you.
Your support has an immediate impact on our patients and families. Thank you for your kind generosity.
Sincerely,
Diana Pategas
Vice President, Stewardship & Donor Relations
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James Was Our Hero
His foundation helps kids like him enjoy the things he loved most in life.
Our Story
James had an energy that will never be forgotten, a contagious smile, and a heart of understanding that many people never develop. James grew up in Goshen Ct, and attended Goshen Center Elementary School. He enjoyed karate, superheroes, wrestling with his family, playing with his pets, and playing "tricks" to make everyone laugh!
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James was diagnosed at the young age of five with brain cancer. James was a patient at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. We could not begin to express our tremendous gratitude for the support we received in our most difficult times.
We lost our superhero in May of 2018. We want to give back to the community in honor of our sweet baby James.
We hope this foundation can grow large, as we know James has left such a large impact on us and our community. Superheroes are ordinary people doing extraordinary things; we invite you to become a superhero today by helping our cause.
How Your Donation Will Help A Child
Through fundraising in James's honor, we will be donating to Give Kid's the world in Kissimmee Florida and Camp Coch in Goshen CT. Thus far, we have been thrilled and honored with the fundraising support we have received.
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Give Kids the World was a life changing experience for our family. It is a destination for children who choose to go to Disney World and surrounding parks for their Make a Wish. The facility is truly like a park in itself, and we made many invaluable memories with James there. Our family will be traveling to Give Kids the World in January 2020 to volunteer as well as give our donation on behalf of the James M Fitzgerald IV Foundation!
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In addition, we have created scholarships to Camp Cochipianee, to allow children who may not get the opportunity to attend, the experience that James valued so much. Camp Cochipianee is a local camp where James had attended summer camp. He truly loved Camp Coch, and there is now a bench there in his honor. This means the world to our family, as we know how excited this would make James.
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With your support, we have been able to contribute to Give Kids the World, as well as sending five children to Camp Cochipianee. We truly look forward to all the growth and giving in the future of this foundation. We appreciate all of your support, and we know that James does too. #Jamesstrong
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