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John Merkins Jr. Memorial Fund

October 14th, 2010 (memorial service on October 16th, 2010)

The Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation is proud to serve the memory of John Merkins Jr., a remarkable quadraplegic double cancer survivor. Mr. Merkins dedicated his life to speaking and motivating students all over the country. He spoke on such topics as drinking and driving prevention, overcoming adversity, disability awareness, and helped to motivate students and faculty members to live life to the fullest. John lived those principles everyday. He will be remembered as a loving man who helped change the lives of many people, and will help find cures for many people with his passing. Thank you for your generous contribution to John's memory, your donation will help the Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation bring together world experts in Stem Cell science to find a way to treat people with disabling spinal cord injuries, such as Mr. Merkins.

(You do not need a paypal account to donate using paypal.
Just look for and click on the small "continue" link at the bottom
of the following page to donate without an account. Thank you.)

For more on Mr. Merkins incredible journey, please visit his website at www.johnsvoice.net.

"I know I can be angry over what has happened to me, but being angry is a waste of energy, how can you be happy if you're angry? You learn to live life every day thinking about making a difference...I learned that I still have my mind and a voice."
- Mr. John Merkins Jr.

Thank you to these generous donors:

• Rebecca Hergenroeder
• Patrice Milani
• Dr. Joel Porter
  
• Geraldine Moran
  
• Kathleen McCloskey-Bendetti
  
• Jennifer Kanthor of Inglis Care Management
  
• Debra Gruner and Greg Grillone
  
• Joyce and Frank Nather
  
• David P. Montgomery, CEO, Philadelphia Phillies
• William and Linda Hutchinson
• Joseph and Joyce Sann, Baltimore MD
  
• Randi and Valerie Jones, Baltimore MD
  
• Margaret Nielson, Swarthmore, PA
  
• Rosanne Ceffaratti, Newtown Square, PA
• John and Rita Devine, Philadelphia, PA
  
• Franny Sama, Philadelphia
  
• Albert and Ellen Brown, Philadelphia
  
• Michele Brzozowski, Baltimore MD