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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Anonymous
Anonymous donated $30
3 months ago
Peter Whalen
Peter Whalen donated $100
3 months ago
Chris Montanino
Chris Montanino donated $100

I am a retired NYPD Detective who has been living in Kansas since 1990. You and your family are in my prayers.

3 months ago
John Michaud
John Michaud donated $100
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Pisacani
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Paul Carpentieri
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E L Dantzler
E L Dantzler donated $250

God Bless you and your family.

3 months ago
Roz Leslie
Roz Leslie donated $50
3 months ago
Paul Brogan
Paul Brogan donated $40

Good luck!!!!

3 months ago
William Kern
William Kern donated $50
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