On Tuesday, April 18th, beloved Vanessa Dunzik suffered a severe stroke. Following an emergency surgery and several complications, she is currently unresponsive in the neuro ICU at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.

Vanessa, who loves butterflies, rainbows, brightly patterned shirts, a hot cup of English tea, crocheting, and most of all, her three children Beryl-Anne, Cassandra and Douggie, has been given an unlikely prognosis for recovery. Her family has decided to withdraw life support at the end of the week. A bright and selfless spirit, she has been a shelter, comfort, and support for so many. She devoted much of her life to Emanuel Lutheran Church where she was a member for over 30 years. For 20 of those years, she coordinated the church’s food pantry which was lovingly named “Vanessa’s Pantry” in her honor. There are no words for the grief of her friends and family.

This fundraiser has been set up for those who would like to help her family as they face tackling her forthcoming medical bills, service costs, and existing debts and finances. Any amount is so deeply appreciated. For those who cannot help financially, Vanessa would welcome any prayers for her and hers.