Daughter needs organ transplant: Mom gets help from Needy Fund
She has been battling a degenerative condition for decades. But our Upper Cape neighbor is strong and resilient. She is also the primary caregiver for her adult daughter, who is waiting for an organ transplant.
Then the car trouble started. This was their lifeline to work and medical appointments. Our neighbor spent her small amount of savings and her rent money to get it fixed. But the rent came due, just like it always does.
She reached out to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund. Thanks to your generous donations, the Needy Fund was able to assist with the rent, stabilizing the situation and allowing our neighbor to focus on caring for her daughter.
What is the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund?
The nonprofit Cape Cod Times Needy Fund has provided emergency financial assistance to thousands of Cape Codders and Islanders since 1936. That assistance is made possible because of the continued generosity of neighbors helping neighbors.
The Needy Fund provides short-term emergency assistance to Cape and Islands residents so they can continue to go to work and/or stay in their homes. People in need submit their requests for help to the Needy Fund, which in turn pays for the goods or services — a medical bill, for example — through a voucher system. No cash is given to Needy Fund recipients.
How to donate to the Needy Fund
Donations, which are tax-deductible, may be made online here.
Checks payable to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund should be mailed to Cape Cod Times Needy Fund, P.O. Box 36, Hyannis, MA 02601.
How to get Needy Fund assistance
Those needing assistance may contact the Needy Fund at 508-778-5661 or 800-422-1446.
Questions can be emailed to info@needyfund.org. The Needy Fund is also on Facebook (facebook.com/NeedyFund) and X (formerly Twitter) @NeedyFund.
Needy Fund donors
The fundraising goal this season is $1.6 million, and every donation helps. Thanks to everyone who has made a donation to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund.
Total Contributions to Date:$775,275.73
John and Cathleen McAbee;$12,000
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundation;$10,000
Anonymous;$8,000
In thanks for all we have;$7,500
Joyce Landscaping,Inc.;$1,500
Stephen and Mindy Abbott;$1,500
Holbrook R. and Sarah M. Davis Foundation,Inc.;$1,500
Kara Brennan;$1,000
In memory of Andrea Carlson from Jeffrey Carlson and Bonnie Brewer;$1,000
In memory of Carol McManus from Paul and Anne Fitzgerald;$1,000
In memory of Paul Kilmartin;$1,000
In memory of the Stone and Walters Families from Jason E. Stone;$1,000
The tide comes in, the tide goes out;$1,000
In memory of Bridget Burke from Robert Burke;$1,000
Anonymous;$1,000
Anonymous;$750
William and Catherine Scheier;$500
Carol Sim;$500
Anne Fountain;$500
Mariners Lodge AF & AM, Cotuit;$500
Fairway Lawn & Tree Service,Inc.;$500
Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers;$500
William and Crystal Ribich;$500
In loving memory of Debbie Ladner;$500
In memory of the victims of Ukraine;$500
In memory of William B. Crocker from Jennifer Thyng;$500
Louisa and Charles Wellington;$500
Anonymous;$500
Gary Heller and Susan Spero;$300
In memory of Carol Sawyer, Judy Lovett, Patricia Fethiere;$300
In memory of Jeffrey Lowery;$300
In memory of our Mothers-Helen Martin and Anna Miller; Brother and sister in law-John P. and Veronica McLaughlin and my husband, Raymond F. Martin from Sandra Martin, Falmouth,MA;$300
Eric and Roberta Kaiser;$250
Jeanne Hays;$250
Charles and Lindsay Spooner;$250
Gail Grossman;$250
Timothy and Susan Maguire;$250
Anonymous;$250
Anonymous;$250
Gerry Desautels-in memory of Lucille Desautels;$250
In memory of Connie and Peg O'Day;$250
In memory of Norma Crosby from Laurie, Sandy and Chris;$250
In memory of Deputy Philip H. Field Jr., C.O.M.M. FD (ret.);$200
Cape Cod Corvette Club;$200
In memory of Gabe Hudson;$100
In memory of Cynthia Markle and Faith Halfyard from Betsy and George Gardner;$50
George and Janet Levesque;$100
George and Barbara Grace;$50
Anonymous;$100
Priscilla Hutchinson;$100
In loving memory of Bud and Betty Edmonds;$100
Rita and Joe Wood;$100
In memory of Arty Rood-beloved son;$50
In memory of Rene Thomas from Irene Thomas;$100
June Holt;$25
Anonymous;$25
Earl and Bonnie Marryat;$100
Anonymous;$100
In loving memory of Frederick F Conway,Sr;$100
In memory of Robert Archer;$50
Anonymous;$100
Paul and Clare Schrader;$50
Anonymous;$100
In memory of the Fusco and LeMaitre Families from from Anne and Bill LeMaitre;$100
Kathleen Swann;$100
Anonymous;$25
Katharine King;$200
In memory of our parents, Doug and Elaine Scott and Alfred and Margaret Forsberg by Doug and Doris Scott;$100
In memory of Raymond J. and Dolores C. Roderick;$100
Anonymous;$100
In loving memory of Patrick from Laurie and Irwin Rubin;$100
In memory of Steven L. Roberts from Susan Roberts;$100
Carol Rennie;$75
F. Paul and Joan Richards;$20
In memory of Brenda Marie Kinsella;$100
In memory of Ralph Titcomb from Nancy E. Titcomb;$100
William and Mary Maloney;$25
In loving memory of our parents, son, and grandson from George and Nancy Weir;$200
Dorothy Craft;$25
In honor of all those in need;$30
In memory of Joyce Padgett;$100
Anonymous;$100
Larry and Carol Genander;$50
In memory of our loved ones no longer with us from Donald and Elaine Bassett;$100
From The Falmouth Jewish Congregation Brotherhood with thanks to Steve Heaslip for his interesting presentation.;$100
Anonymous;$100
Anonymous;$25
Gregory Cohan;$100
Anonymous;$50
Virginia and Stephen Bryant;$25
Corinne Bellingham;$100
Carole Croft;$50
Marilyn Swain;$50
John and Mary Danella;$25
Anonymous;$150
Barry and Cathie Dumican;$100
Nancy and Donald Lee;$100
Dennis and Janice Wiehe;$50
Philip Chagnon;$100
Anonymous;$50
Anonymous;$20
In memory of Paul and Scott MacDonald from Mary Jane Farley;$200
Alice and Michael Baker;$100
Anna Chesson;$25
Michael and Patricia Duffy;$100
William and Elaine Allard;$100
Elizabeth Lessig;$200
Anonymous;$100
Gene and Sandy Saletnik;$200
Ellen Wilson;$15
Beverly Schwartz;$25
Jacob and Sarah Penttinen;$50
In memory of Rev. Dr. Harry B. Irwin,III and Dorothy H. Moyer from Sallie M. Irwin;$100
In honor of Carol, Hester, Holly and Kirsten from Deborah Crockett-Rice;$75
Jane Paradise;$100
Patricia McGinty-Pace;$100
Patricia A. Butler;$200
Steven and Cindy Edwards;$20
In memory of Betsy and Maurice Wood ;$100
In memory of Ed and Jim from Jan;$50
In memory of our parents from Richard and Jeanne Fisette;$50
Sparrow Gardens,LLC;$100
In loving memory of Mom, Dad, Tom, Kerry, Corey and Richard;$25
Gerard and Mary Wojkowski;$25
R.T.W.B.;$200
Jean McCann - in memory of my husband Ed;$50
In memory of Dad from Michael and Paula Connelly;$50
Elizabeth G. Morton;$100
In memory of Arthur Kureczka from Judith S. Knowles;$100
Carol Knapp;$100
Robert and Maureen DeMarco;$100
John and Patricia Mahoney;$200
In loving memory of Ann Lee Mooney PHS '86 from Chris Roderick PHS '85;$100
Robert and Joanne Joyce;$100
Kenneth and Sara Gucwa;$100
In memory of Gary A. French;$100
In memory of Robert and Mary Bardsley;$100
Babes in Bookland;$80
Todd and Michelle Johnston;$200
Anonymous;$50
Peter and Felice Beil;$50
Robert and Janet Williams;$20
In memory of William A. Day from Grace Day;$100
Albert and Mavis Grorud;$200
In everlasting loving memory of my mom and dad-Richard and Marie Lucier; and my beloved sister- Jean Marie Lucier. I miss and love you with all my heart - Van;$100
In memory of Dorothy Lombardi;$100
In loving memory of the deceased members of the Fitzgerald Family and friends from Bob;$100
Tim Johnson;$200
In memory of Nana Lebeau;$150
John Miskinis;$50
In memory of Leo A Kelley;$100
Anonymous;$100
Janet Rodgers and Christus Murphy;$50
Anonymous;$50
In memory of Adam Paone;$100
Mary E. Farley in memory of Dick and Kevin Farley;$100
Anonymous;$25
In memory of Dolores Hoffman from Margo and Charles Pisacano;$150
Maria Bizzotto;$100
George and Catherine Ferreira in memory of Michelle L. Ferreira;$100
Anonymous;$25
In memory of Larry Ricci;$50
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Car repair challenges family: Cape Cod Times Needy Fund steps in
