Breakfast at St. Mark's
A short while back, I told you about a neighbor of mine who got hit by a van. Here's an update.
The guy's name is Jerry. Jerry worked at Domino Sugar for the better part of his adult life. Awhile back he was hurt at work and was on disability for several months. Those of you who have been through this know that the disability benefits are only partial pay. So the money was tight in the first place.
The day Jerry got hit by the van was his first day back to work. The van, incidentally, wasn't stolen but there remain rumors about the driver which I won't repeat here since they do remain rumors. Right now, however, the police are calling it "pedestrian error", which means there won't be much that the insurance companies will be doing. Not that Jerry had medical insurance, since he'd been out of work.
At this point Jerry's prognosis is very poor. He is still on a ventilator and is showing "minimal" brain function. They're trying to decide for sure whether he's in a vegetative state or in true brain death. In short, the only way Jerry leaves medical care is feet-first.
The Morrell Park Community Association has rallied behind the family, however. They're sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast to raise some money to help the family get back on their feet. The breakfast is on Saturday, April 1st from 8 am until 12 noon. There will also be donated goods and services raffled off during the morning.
The event will take place at St. Mark's Church, which is on Wickes Avenue (behind the Dunkin' Donuts on Washington Blvd.). If you go, you'll be doing a hugely nice thing for some people who've had a rough few years. I'll be the guy in the kitchen, looking a little overwhelmed.
