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“The measure of who we are is NICK CASELLA
what we do with what we have.” – Vince Lombardi

re you having a bad day, or week, or month? Are you experiencing depression that comes with the cold and winter? Or
Aperhaps you’re dealing with a major challenge in your life that seems insurmountable. If so, you may not have to look far
to find that someone else’s challenges are far greater.
When our 23 year old son, Marc, passed away in 2008
from a tragic automobile accident, my wife and I were
thrust into a world of despair and one in which we had
no idea of how to cope. Our lives were transformed in an
instant and all the things that we thought were important
were suddenly insignificant. While we’ve experienced
a rollercoaster of emotions, we have also been able
to channel our grief into helping others who also face
incredible challenges.

Actor Christopher Reeve once said, “When the
unthinkable happens, the lighthouse is hope. Once we
choose hope, everything is possible.” After our son’s Our little friend Nathan Rzezuski was born with
passing, our family chose hope. Along with the support Hypoxic brain injury causing cerebral palsy, Epilepsy,
Cortical Visual impairment, among other cognitive
of family and friends, we have been able to offer financial disabilities. My wife and I are humbled to have met
help to others dealing with major life challenges. this handsome beautiful little boy.
Our little friend Eva Grace Through the Marc Anthony Casella Education Fund, we
Kelly who has Spinal Muscular not only award scholarships to students going on to higher education, but we also give to families
Atrophy (SMA). A disease that who are caring for a child with major disabilities. When a child is born with a major disability
affects the motor cells in the and needs constant care, it is the parents who bear most of that responsibility. Aside from that
spinal cord. She is a beautiful incredible responsibility and commitment, there are expenses that are beyond the scope of what
little miracle. a health insurance plan covers. There is the high cost of special equipment and supplies, the
cost of making the home adaptable to the disabled child, the cost of special meals and various
other needs not covered by insurance.

We are happy to have made a difference in the lives of many families over the past
10 years. While we give what we can, experiencing the gratitude from these families
and seeing the effect our help has made is immensely satisfying. The funds we raise
come predominantly from our annual Marc Anthony Casella memorial event, which has
varied over the years. We have had golf tournaments, breakfast events and our most
recent is the Clam Bake and Barbeque at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven. We
also receive corporate donations and sponsorships. Most recently, we have received
thousands of dollars in anonymous donations which, not only is incredible, but has
made even more of a positive difference in the lives of these families.
We want to help! If there are any families experiencing these challenges, please
contact Nick Casella at his office in North Haven at (203)239-4044. Our company,
MedicareCT.com, is also committed to giving back year after year. If you would like to Our little friend Nolan Green was also born with
make a donation or attend our annual event, please let us know. Hypoxic brain injury and deals with numerous
disabilities. But he is an inspiration and his smile
says it all as he poses with his sister Natylee.

“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Theresa
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