Anthony's Walk for a Thalassemia Cure!
So hello all, my name is Anthony Ferrino and I have been with the Queens Chapter Cooleys Anemia for over 20 years, I met the President John long time ago as he was my boss for the dept of sanitation, John and I have become close friends I would even consider him a grandfather figure as he is much older than me (LOL).
Over the past 20 years we have come a long way in meds/treatments/medical care and it has warmed my heart that I was a part of this. The one day it really hit me was when I was asked to be the Godfather to my (non blood son’s) baby. I actually was floored when I was asked. Right then and there I knew what we were doing is something short of a miracle. Even though john and I argue every day it is because we care so much.
After retiring from DSNY after 31 years I have found myself in sort of a stagnate state. I have always wanted to Backpack thru Europe so my Daughter actually told me about Camino de Santiago a pilgrimage that goes back thousands of years. I looked into it and said “I want to do this” so after much research and helping my daughter plan her trip which she completed July 22 . (VERY PROUD)
I have been walking daily with my backpack thru the streets building up my stamina. Then it hit me let me attach my charity to it. It is a 160 mile walk so maybe we can get some donors or just our friends and family to say hey here 20 or 50 bucks so I can actually watch Anthony walk around Europe like a silly nut (LOL) and film it on TikTok TikTok.com/anthonyfromqueens11414.
Maybe my adventures will help us raise more funds to help the kids that are born with this disease. All funds donated go directly to the Cooley's Anemia Foundation. My journey starts September 19!
Remember “ lets kiss our kids goodnight NOT goodbye” and by the grace of God we are accomplishing that.
Sincerely,
Anthony Ferrino
About the Cooley's Anemia Foundation:
Thank you for considering assisting CAF in its efforts to advocate for all of those battling Thalassemia. Your generosity can transform lives. For individuals with Thalassemia, regular blood transfusions are a critical lifeline, and donors and supporters like you play an essential role in their care. Learn more about our organization and all things thalassemia at thalassemia.org!
Where Your Gift Goes:
Support for medical research programs that lays the groundwork for future breakthroughs
Provide newly diagnosed families with information that helps their child thrive while living with Thalassemia
Provide vital information on social media to the entire Thalassemia community
Offer financial support that enables patients and families to attend our annual Patient-Family Conference
Support for travel to treatment centers
Emotional support through a social worker
Educational Incentive Awards to further education for patients and children of patients