Hi Joe, I hope all is well with you!
I wanted to share an idea for Good Morning Gloucester that will touch your readers hearts and inspire the North Shore community.
I’m working on a project for local contractor, Jim O’Neil who has put together a fund-raising effort for JD Martz, a 29-year-old family friend from Beverly who became paralyzed from the shoulders down last year. JD has a supportive family and a loyal girlfriend who has stood by him as he works toward rehabilitation and recovery. Their goal is to build JD a home in Danvers that will accommodate his electric wheelchair and new way of life. They’ve created an online fundraising drive at www.jdmartz.com. Jim is also coordinating in-kind donations of services, time and materials from sub-contractors and suppliers in the North Shore area. Jerry Noble Electricians of Gloucester and New England Design Works of Manchester by the Sea have already committed.
JD’s story went relatively under the radar last year and we hope this fundraising effort will bring a new focus to his ongoing cause. Attached is a press release and a bio that gives an overview of JD’s story. I’ve also attached a flyer that we put together to garner support from the building community.
Good Morning Gloucester 