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We all know and love the waiters on Déjà vu beach that work so hard to make sure we enjoy our times there. What you may not know about them are the personal struggles that some of these individuals deal with every day.
Take for example Denny Joel Castillo. We know him as that happy lad that gives us a hug, that calls us papa or mama is always smiling and always quick to get us that drink we need. What you may not know is that Denny cares for and supports not only his wife and 5-month-old baby but also his mother, who he loves dearly. What you also may not know is that Denny’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago and last fall was diagnosed with secondary tumors in her lungs.
She has had to undergo multiple rounds of chemotherapy for the tumors, the cost of which has fallen to Denny and his family to pay for. She was supposed to have 9 rounds of chemotherapy, at a cost of around $400 US each round. Add to that the anti-nausea drugs and the nutritional supplements that are required, as well as having a new born little boy and you can understand how hard it has been for him.
Chad and Tonya Greiner and I (Tom Smylie) and others have been trying to help defray some of his costs and all seemed to be going well, but yesterday Denny was involved in a motorcycle accident. He was very lucky in that he sustained no major injuries, but he has extensive superficial injuries (road rash or burns) with loss of skin over his arms and legs and his doctors tell him he will be unable to work for a month. I hope that each of you will open your hearts and donate to Denny in order to help him get through this hardship. We have set a goal of $2000.00 to help him get through this period. If we surpass that goal I have asked Louise to use the additional money as the Dominican Starfish Foundation sees the greatest need.
Thank-you. Watch for your tax receipt following confirmation of your donation.
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