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GREG DeSTEFANO
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HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW
of new jersey
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I am here today to recognize Greg DeStafano, a resilient fighter who left an impact on all of those he ever met. Greg DeStefano was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at the age of 10 and he defied the odds, living more than 30 years past the doctor's initial prognosis. Greg's family was by his side every step of the way, and they emphasize the fact that he left an impact on all of those he met with his huge smile and kind heart. Despite the multiple brain surgeries that Greg underwent, he graduated from high school and went on to attend a vocational high school for communications. After graduating, he traveled to Mexico to help children in need. Greg longed to help others, despite his own struggles. Greg passed away at the age of 42 this year, with his family by his side, like they always had been. On the day of Greg's memorial,
$13,000 had been donated in his honor to the Make a Wish New Jersey Foundation. One week following his passing, the total raised was over
$17,000. The impact Greg left not only on his family, but his community, is remarkable. God Bless Greg and his family and God Bless America.
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 110
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