Sunday, July 6, 2008

Benefits for Anna

Hey there folks! Just wanted to pass along that there are some things in the works as a benefit to Anna. She is doing extremely well, but still has a long road ahead of her. She has such determination and spirit, and is pushing hard everyday. Because she has to take a leave of absence from the Baltimore County Police Department, she will lose some health insurance benefits as well as her pay. So, there are some benefits going on to help alleviate her medical expenses and other such things. One is in Rochester, NY (where Ron is from) and the other is a golf benefit here in Arnold (Bay Hills on September 8th). Here's the info for the NY benefit if any of you happen to be traveling there!!! Of course we can always take donations. I am sure we will work on something more local as well, and I will keep you all informed of that. Also, if any of you are interested in the golf benefit, let us know. Dan, who does not golf, is planning to participate along with a good friend of ours! I believe they do this stuff in teams of 4 (I know less about golf than Dan does!), so let us know!!!

Also, I still have the rubber gray bracelets that say "Strength, Courage, and Double "O" They are $5 a piece and the proceeds go directly to Anna.

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR ANNA OTTO
Routine Surgery Turns Traumatic

Anna, went to University of MD Medical Center on Tuesday March 4th for same-day surgery on her jaw, to correct TMJ. Due to complications from Anna’s
surgery, she experienced a brain hemorrhage, which put her into a coma for several weeks. Four months later Anna is still in the hospital, but continues to improve. She is awake and alert, but still has a long way to go. Anna works for the Baltimore County Police Department, but will have to take a leave of absence because of her injury.
The reason for this benefit is to help Ron and Anna, due to the fact that Anna is losing
some of her health benefits and all of her pay.

Please join us at
“The Roost”
4853 W Henrietta Rd
Featuring Music by Local Band 50/50
Sunday, July 27 at 2pm
$10 Presale/ $15 at Door
Family $30
Admission Includes Happy Hour Prices for Food and Drinks
Door Prizes and Auctions
To purchase advance tickets, or if you would like to make a contribution to the
“Anna Otto Fund”,
Please contact Julie Cunico @ (585) 581-1001 or julie.cunico@frontiernet.net

FYI: Julie is Ron's sister. If you are interested in making a contribution outside of the benefit, you can contact me no problem. Julie is in charge of the NY benefit, and has been a tremendous support to both Anna and Ron throughout this ordeal!