Click here to view the CN8 - My Generation article. Click here to read the article from the View about the 5k in honor of Nick. Many of you may know Nick Antlitz, a lifetime resident of Carroll and Howard County, Maryland. On July 7th, 2008, Nick had a tragic accident in Bethany Beach, Delaware. He was playing basketball with friends and climbed to the top of the rim to swish the ball as it was tossed. He slipped and fell breaking his neck and shattering his patella in his knee. He suffered permanent damage to his spinal cord as a result of this accident. Although his neck (C6) and knee were reconstructed, he remains paralyzed from the chest down. At age 19, Nick accomplished a great deal and was well on his way to establish a rich legacy. He strives to be the best receiving an academic scholarship to the University of Tampa, becoming an Eagle Scout, snowboarding in the Swiss Alps, and is always there as a caring person to everyone in his life. Nick will rely on his faith and strength to fight his way back to an active and productive life, “One Step at a Time.” Nick will transition to Kennedy Krieger Institute, International Center for Spinal Cord Injury in Baltimore, Maryland, where he will undergo intensive physical rehabilitation and learn to cope with his disability. To assist with the immense challenge of financing uninsured therapies and injury-related expenses, a fundraising campaign has been established with the NTAF Catastrophic Injury Program in Nick’s honor. For over 20 years, the non-profit NTAF has been working with the organ/tissue transplant community. In recent years, they have expanded their mission to assist those who have sustained a catastrophic injury. All contributions are administered by NTAF exclusively for injury-related expenses. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Nick demonstrates extraordinary courage and declares he will reach deep within himself to fight his way back and be everything he can be. It’s never easy to ask for help and now is certainly no exception. At times like this, the assistance of family, friends and the community is crucial for Nick to acquire the resources and tools to get him back in the game. Fundraising events will be hosted done up in “Nick Style.” Direct contributions may be made the following way. Make checks payable to: NTAF Mid-Atlantic Spinal Cord Injury Fund Print in memo section of check: In Honor of Nick Antlitz Please send to: NTAF To make a credit card contribution, call 800-642-8399 or visit www.catastrophicfund.org. “Keeping the Faith” Pam, Nick, Daniel, and John Antlitz Stephanie Lignelli Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. This campaign is administered by the National Transplant Assistance Fund, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit providing fundraising assistance to transplant and catastrophic injury patients. Information: 800-642-8399. NTAF will send acknowledgment for any contributions of $250.00 or more, or if requested by the contributor of a lesser amount. A copy of the current financial statement of the National Transplant Assistance Fund is available by writing 150 N. Radnor Chester Rd., Suite F-120, Radnor, PA 19087 or by calling 800-642-8399. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401. (410)974-5534 |
