Testimonials

Michael, Spouse of Cancer Patient

* My wife Debra was diagnosed in August of 2004 with an inoperable malignant brain tumor . ...... We live on a very small fixed income. Even when we were both healthy it was a struggle to meet our financial commitments. ...... We are very much appreciative of your generosity and your heart to help people like us who are going thru a horrible time. We will pray for your organization. Thank you."

Susan, Sponsor

"I am thrilled that Karen was able to benefit from Smile Forever. ...... Thanks for getting involved and making a difference in someone’s life. REALLY APPPRECIATE It!"

Parent of Maureen

I am writing this letter for my daughter Maureen, 43 years old, who was stricken with ovarian cancer and it has now spread …… She truly wants to thank you and the Smile Forever Foundation for your help which came at a time of need …… Ever since your visit, it seems as though “Barbara” has put a smile on her face and a stronger will to live. Parent of Maureen

Evo, Father of Cancer Patient

" We really are so grateful and it really is a big deal to us that people like you and Smile Forever foundation exist. Support for our son is very much appreciated and after the battle is over we will try to give something back."

Karen, Cancer Patient

"I want to thank you for the more than generous gift. We have put the money towards our medical insurance. .... In a strange way I find throughout this journey the caring you receive from people, both good friends & strangers is inspiring."

* "It’s taken me a few days to try and come up with the words to thank you and Smile Forever for your help. It’s such a load off my mind knowing that my health insurance is paid for a few months. I also paid part of my PSE&G bill. Thank you--It’s the best way to express what I feel. Bless you & the memory of Barbara." Susan, Cancer Patient

* Dear Pat - We wanted to thank you for the generous check you set to help us with our expenses, While our situation still stinks, we are not without hope. We are certainly comforted by prayer and the generosity of so many people like you. Pat , thank you again for the check and compassion you are are giving us. We continue to pray for Barbara. -Wife of cancer patient

* Hi Pat - I just want to thank you for everything that you have done for my family. Last night I looked out the window and saw the most beautiful sky I have ever seen. I told my mom to look outside and there, shining right over us was this big bright star. You have your own star too that is looking over you, just like the rest of us.... -Daughter of cancer patient

* Dear Patrick - thank you for your kindness. The check helped us very much. Financially and emotionally, this is, and continues to be so hard. My husband is different. The mood swings are the hardest for me. I just take one hour at a time. That’s what the nurse tells me, but it’s very difficult. You are such a wonderful man. You have a great son in-law too. We have e-mailed each other a few times. You are doing such a great thing. I’m sure Barbara is so proud and looking down on you with a big smile. -Wife of cancer patient

*I wanted to thank you. I was able to get a nice wig - get my lock fixed and pay some old bills with your generous gift. It meant the world to me meeting you and talking with you. -Cancer patient

* Dearest Pat - you are always most generous. It is almost a year since we first met. You were a bright light during a very dark period for us. We know my husband will be one of the lucky few. Like you I’m fighting with a lionesses heart. -Wife of cancer patient

* Thank you and your foundation Smile Forever for helping us during this very difficult time. It was hard for us to ask for help, we are very private people. At this point in time we have exhausted our savings, maxed out our credit cards and borrowed money from family members. We are approximately $40,000 in debt when last year at this time we had a small savings. It is just amazing how this illness has tapped us out financially, physically and emotionally. We feel the kindness, generosity and love of your dear Barbara. -Wife of cancer patient

* Dear Pat - just want to thank you again for being so thoughtful and caring. You made the light at the end of the tunnel much brighter. -Cancer patient

* Dear Mr. Gonnelli - here is a letter from my doctor when I was first diagnosed in December, 2003. I will be getting another one shortly to also send to my college because I need to take another medical leave of absence. I have enclosed a break down of my living expenses per moth to demonstrate my financial need. I really appreciate everything and am very inspired by what you do. -College student with cancer

* Hey Pat - Have a happy new year - and please know that I have your magnet on my refrigerator and every time I enter my apt. I look at it and smile. -College student with leukemia

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		FROM FAMILIES HELPED BY SMILE FOREVER We get hundreds of emails and thank you cards filled with gratitude. Here are some of the testimonials we have received. The families we have helped become an inspiration to continue to do what we do. Thank you. Michael, Spouse of Cancer Patient * My wife Debra was diagnosed in August of 2004 with an inoperable malignant brain tumor . ...... We live on a very small fixed income. Even when we were both healthy it was a struggle to meet our financial commitments. ...... We are very much appreciative of your generosity and your heart to help people like us who are going thru a horrible time. We will pray for your organization. Thank you." Susan, Sponsor "I am thrilled that Karen was able to benefit from Smile Forever. ...... Thanks for getting involved and making a difference in someone’s life. REALLY APPPRECIATE It!" Parent of Maureen I am writing this letter for my daughter Maureen, 43 years old, who was stricken with ovarian cancer and it has now spread …… She truly wants to thank you and the Smile Forever Foundation for your help which came at a time of need …… Ever since your visit, it seems as though “Barbara” has put a smile on her face and a stronger will to live. Parent of Maureen Evo, Father of Cancer Patient " We really are so grateful and it really is a big deal to us that people like you and Smile Forever foundation exist. Support for our son is very much appreciated and after the battle is over we will try to give something back." Karen, Cancer Patient "I want to thank you for the more than generous gift. We have put the money towards our medical insurance. .... In a strange way I find throughout this journey the caring you receive from people, both good friends & strangers is inspiring." * "It’s taken me a few days to try and come up with the words to thank you and Smile Forever for your help. It’s such a load off my mind knowing that my health insurance is paid for a few months. I also paid part of my PSE&G bill. Thank you--It’s the best way to express what I feel. Bless you & the memory of Barbara." Susan, Cancer Patient * Dear Pat - We wanted to thank you for the generous check you set to help us with our expenses, While our situation still stinks, we are not without hope. We are certainly comforted by prayer and the generosity of so many people like you. Pat , thank you again for the check and compassion you are are giving us. We continue to pray for Barbara. -Wife of cancer patient * Hi Pat - I just want to thank you for everything that you have done for my family. Last night I looked out the window and saw the most beautiful sky I have ever seen. I told my mom to look outside and there, shining right over us was this big bright star. You have your own star too that is looking over you, just like the rest of us.... -Daughter of cancer patient * Dear Patrick - thank you for your kindness. The check helped us very much. Financially and emotionally, this is, and continues to be so hard. My husband is different. The mood swings are the hardest for me. I just take one hour at a time. That’s what the nurse tells me, but it’s very difficult. You are such a wonderful man. You have a great son in-law too. We have e-mailed each other a few times. You are doing such a great thing. I’m sure Barbara is so proud and looking down on you with a big smile. -Wife of cancer patient I wanted to thank you. I was able to get a nice wig - get my lock fixed and pay some old bills with your generous gift. It meant the world to me meeting you and talking with you. -Cancer patient Dearest Pat - you are always most generous. It is almost a year since we first met. You were a bright light during a very dark period for us. We know my husband will be one of the lucky few. Like you I’m fighting with a lionesses heart. -Wife of cancer patient * Thank you and your foundation Smile Forever for helping us during this very difficult time. It was hard for us to ask for help, we are very private people. At this point in time we have exhausted our savings, maxed out our credit cards and borrowed money from family members. We are approximately $40,000 in debt when last year at this time we had a small savings. It is just amazing how this illness has tapped us out financially, physically and emotionally. We feel the kindness, generosity and love of your dear Barbara. -Wife of cancer patient * Dear Pat - just want to thank you again for being so thoughtful and caring. You made the light at the end of the tunnel much brighter. -Cancer patient * Dear Mr. Gonnelli - here is a letter from my doctor when I was first diagnosed in December, 2003. I will be getting another one shortly to also send to my college because I need to take another medical leave of absence. I have enclosed a break down of my living expenses per moth to demonstrate my financial need. I really appreciate everything and am very inspired by what you do. -College student with cancer * Hey Pat - Have a happy new year - and please know that I have your magnet on my refrigerator and every time I enter my apt. I look at it and smile. -College student with leukemia