New York State to Review Resolution Making Prescreening for DPD Deficiency Mandatory for 5FU Patients

Resolution P/117/15 titled “Resolution urging the state legislature to require testing for DPD prior to chemotherapy treatment involving 5 Fluorouracil (5FU)” will be reviewed by New York State. Currently testing is not required in any US State. Currently no states require testing. Thank you to Judy Stoddard and the Cherri Stoddard foundation your hard work.

Kerrie has moved to Genesis in Ridgewood, NJ

We wanted to let you all know that Kerrie has moved to Genesis Healthcare in her hometown of Ridgewood, NJ. With Glenn’s perseverance (and a lot of legal help) she was very fortunate to spend almost 10 months at Kessler. But it was time to move on and Genesis was kind enough to open their … Read more

Manhasset Girl Scout Troop #548 Garage Sale

Hey Long Island friends… This Saturday, April 25th, Kerrie’s niece’s Girl Scout Troop #548 is having a big garage sale on April 25 from 9am-12pm. Please be sure to stop by. A portion of their sales will be donated to StrongMom. Manhasset Girl Scout Troop #548 Garage Sale 14 Ridge Circle Manhasset, NY 11030 https://www.google.com/maps/place/14+Ridge+Cir,+Manhasset,+NY+11030/@40.798524,-73.692471,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c288fbc837c727:0x7f50521b7cb333f9

Ridgewood Fire Department’s Golf Outing to Benefit Kerrie Prettitore’s Family

Attention Golfers…. The Ridgewood Fire Department’s Annual Golf Outing is coming up. They have graciously announced that proceeds from the event will benefit Kerrie Prettitore’s family. It’s going to be a great day of golf, prizes, dinner and drinks. River Vale Country Club Wednesday April 29, 2015 Registration: 11:30 AM Shotgun Start: 1:00 PM $160/golfer … Read more

A friend writes about visiting Kerrie at Kessler

Glenn received a very nice letter from a friend who had just come back from visiting Kerrie at Kessler. He asked that we share it with you all in hopes that more people will take some time to visit her. Kerrie’s progress depends not only on physical and mental rehab but also social rehab. If … Read more

StrongMom fundraising events this week!

Lots going on this week all in support of Kerrie Prettitore’s family! 1) Friday at Croxley Ales in Rockville Centre, NY is a benefit concert. The Asparaguys, a great cover band, will be playing and there are 52 beers on tap. What more can you ask for… start lining up babysitters! There will be a … Read more

Goat Gear / StrongMom 3-on-3 Charity Basketball Tournament

The Jackson Family from Ridgewood and Goat Gear were kind enough to set up a 3-on-3 Basketball tournament to benefit Kerrie Prettitore’s family. Saturday November 15 Mt Carmel School Gym 59 Passaic St Ridgewood, NJ 07450 The contest is open to the following groups: NEW: NOW OPEN TO ADULTS AS WELL. MOMS AND DADS OR … Read more