Dear Dan...

Dan continues to be touched by all of the cards he receives....they mean so much to him. Here are a few precious cards that brought tears to Dan's eyes.
posted by: Kate Neckel (images and update from Kathy)

Gabby headed to NYC

One of Gabby's wishes for vacation was to go to a broadway show in New York City. Thanks to some old friends from our Miami days, her wish is coming true. Adam Epstein, the director of Hairspray and a former student of Miami Country Day School, has given us two tickets to see the show. Gabby is taking her friend Annie with her. Thank you Deb Creeden for setting this all up. We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives.

Kathy

A Wellness Home

Dan and I went to visit a Wellness Home. This house uses air and water purifiers and a specially designed magnetic sleep system. They also sell a lot of magnetic products. We are going to purchase some of these items for our house from Nikken. If you are interested in learning more, their website is www.nikken.com.

Posted by Kathy

Benefit Tennis and Ping Pong Social April 24

Today, April 24th, there is a Benefit Tennis and Ping Pong Social from 3-9 PM at the Sports and Fitness Edge of Essex to help support Dan and Kathy.

Families ( parents and younger children) are encouraged to come between 3-6 PM and adults and high school students are encouraged to come between 6-9 PM. If you can't come but would like to make a donation you may drop off your donation at the front desk. An envelope will be left in Tammy Azur's box.

Many thanks to Tammy and everyone else who is making this fund raiser possible!!

Dan's Next Step

Dan went to see his oncologist yesterday. His first order of business is to regain his strength and weight. He will have a ct scan to evaluate the cancer and then we will go from there.

Posted by Kathy

Dan and Kathy are Home!

We are now home and thrilled to be reunited with Gabby.
We arrived late Friday evening and on Saturday spent some time catching up on sleep and reading our mail. We are touched by the outpouring of love and support that we have seen in all the cards and letters sent from our friends and family, and even a few strangers. May God bless you all for your generosity.

Written by Kathy

Dan Update 4/20/07

After a week of focused supplement and alternative therapies at the wellness center, Dan had various reactions to the many treatments and became very low on energy, resulting in him heading to the hospital here in Sarasota for i.v. treatments for about 5 days.

After being released from the hospital today, Dan and Kathy are heading back home where Dan aims to resume regaining his usual spunk.

Overall, Dan and Kathy are viewing this experience in Sarasota as a necessary one which needed to be explored -- they now have the benefit of the knowledge gained along the way.

More updates coming.

Nelly's Thoughtful Donation

Spring is Here I and II have both been SOLD!!

The Road To Recovery

has been sold!!

Overlook has been sold!

Nelly, Dan's mother, has graciously donated four of her paintings to help raise money for Dan and Kathy. They are featured here and may be purchased through the blog. All money will go to help Dan and Kathy. Please email Nelly at nelly@figmail.com and tell her which painting you would like and where she should send the painting. Donations should then be sent to Dan and Kathy; see donation information on the side of this blog. Thank you , Nelly, for your amazing gifts to all of us.

1. Spring is Here II pastel 10 x 10 matted and framed.

2. Spring is Here I pastel 10 x 10 matted and framed.

3. Road to Recovery Autumn at Shelbourne Farms, Vermont. 10 x 20 framed.

4. Overlook pastel 16 x 20 matted and framed.

Everyone Wants To Help!

The word is getting out in Vermont! Friends are lining up to help the Bonfigli family. After all Dan has done to help others, it is no surprise people want to help out. A Benefit Tennis and Ping Pong Social will be held at the Sports and Fitness Edge of Essex on Tuesday, April 24th, from 3 to 9pm. Families with younger children are encouraged to participate between the hours of 3 and 6 pm. Adults and high school students are welcome to stop by between the hours of 6 and 9pm. Those unable to make this event can still make a donation at the front desk. For more information please contact Tammy at 879-7734 x 127, or Courtney at 879-7734 x-123.

Damon Fitch, tournament director of the Sports and Fitness Edge of Burlington, is donating a portion of the proceeds of the Red Martin Doubles Classic set for April 13-15 to support Dan and Kathy's fight against cancer. Red Martin died of cancer and Damon has decided to connect this tournament with doing something locally for cancer support. Great idea, Damon. We all thank you for your efforts on behalf of the Bonfiglis.
Do you have an idea to help ?? Email us here at the blog and share your thoughts. It takes a village...

Dan heading to Florida

Dan is heading south to Sarasota this Sunday to begin treatment at the Wellness Center next week. He will be an outpatient for three weeks as he undergoes the detox treatment that we are so hopeful will help him. Kathy will visit during the second week.
During this time we need your thoughts and prayers for Dan to have the strength he needs to travel safely and get this treatment. We also need to keep in mind the doctors and nurses who will be helping him.
We are still raising money to pay for Dan's expenses. We need everyone's help. Please send in whatever you can asap.

Wellness Center Plans

Dan is pursuing attending the Nutrition Wellness Center in Sarasota, Florida. He will make a final decision very soon after speaking with the people in Sarasota. Dan and Kathy are wondering if anyone has connections in Sarasota? If you know of someone who could help put Kathy up while she visits with Dan please email us at this blog. Thanks and keep the wishes coming! Prayers and good thoughts are needed.