Let's Help Noelle Recover From Spinal Surgery

Hi All - Donal Ward here... I have known Noelle as a close friend for more than 20 years. Some of you know her as an actress. More recently, many of you know her as your waitress or fine gardener on NY’s East End. (And then, of course, on Facebook as NoodlePa ) To so many of us, she is a supportive friend, devoted animal rescuer and hard worker, committed to supporting herself and her pets, Stella the dog and Moon the cat.

Noelle was recently diagnosed with a spinal condition that could result in partial paralysis if not treated. She’s been unable to work and has struggled over the past year to cover her basic needs, including food & vet care for her animals.

Noelle lives alone and does not have immediate family to help, so we are reaching out to friends and the community to help carry her through this scary and challenging time. We’re aware many are currently feeling economic pressure. We ask people to contribute whatever they can to help cover rent for her little cottage and three-month basic expenses. We hope to relieve some of the stress on her so she can safely recover and get back to work and whatever sense of normalcy any of us can hope for these days.