Law Enforcement
Derek’s home modifications and expenses
Law Enforcement
Supplies
United States
New York
Created February 17th, 2026

My son, Derek, was born with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) ten years ago. It’s like ALS for children. As a retired NYPD detective I have always been tied to NY because of our insurance, but the department has changed it where we can move to any state now and be medically covered.  We are trying to relocate to another state to give him and his brother Alex a better life. More importantly we can be together as a family. However, we are heavily in debt because of all the bills that we have accumulated. The move has many moving parts with, all his machines and medications. Medicaid has a waiting period of up to 8 months to a year in the new state. The money will go to bills accumulated in the last ten years and modifying the new home to make it more practical for Derek. Thank you. 

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Evelyn Urena
Evelyn Urena donated $50

God Bless you all!

1 week ago
Yonit Yermish
Yonit Yermish donated $18
3 weeks ago
Nicole Brown
Nicole Brown donated $200
1 month ago
Amy Fisk-Inguagiato
Amy Fisk-Inguagiato donated $200

Derek is very kind and a wonderful student.

2 months ago
Bill Bush
Bill Bush donated $50

Good Luck. Stay Strong.

2 months ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $200
2 months ago
Bill Bush
Bill Bush donated $500

Donated by Tunnel to Towers Shephen Siller Foundation.

2 months ago
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Frankie
Frankie donated $100
2 months ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100

Hope this helps. God Bless!

2 months ago

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