He is probably going to be so mad at me for doing this but I am hoping to raise money to help Dave. On Monday May sixth, Dave had a seizure and was admitted to the hospital. After tests he was diagnosed with a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM). An AVM is a tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins in the brain. If left untreated, it can cause complications like hemorrhage, brain damage, or strokes, to name a few. Dave had an emergency surgery and was in intensive care for almost a week. He was released from the hospital to rest and recover. He recently had a repeat MRI which showed the AVM had not gotten any better after his initial surgery. His neurosurgeon delivered the news that Dave will be faced with many future surgeries. His AVM cannot be fully removed due to it's location, so he will have to have multiple surgeries through the groin to the brain to hopefully help prevent it from growing. Once the doctors cannot go in anymore, Dave will need radiation to shrink it. The smaller the AVM, the better the outcome. It will be a long road for Dave. It was not the news he was hoping to hear.

Dave is the kindest and most thoughtful person I know. He is also the hardest working man I know. Unfortunately, Dave has not been able to return to work, and he isn't sure when he will be able to return. The medical bills are starting to pile up and Dave is in need of our help to stay afloat.

I know times are hard for us with the economy but anything donated will be so much appreciated. Please keep Dave in your thoughts and prayers. We will keep you posted on his progress.

Dave was born and raised in Levittown, PA. He attended St. Michael the Archangel grade school and Conwell-Egan Catholic high school. He now resides in Yardley, PA. I knew Dave and his family from our neighborhood in Kenwood. We went to the same schools and walked to and from school together. We recently reconnected through social media. Dave loves his family and friends wholeheartedly . He is an avid golfer. He is not one to ask for help.

Thank you!