Help HOPE Live for Col. Arthur J. Bilenker
Your Help Can Make the Difference!
On July 3, 2017, Arthur Bilenker was injured by his truck and transported to University Hospital, where he was diagnosed with and treated for an incomplete C5 and C6 Spinal Cord Injury. At the time of injury, he was paralyzed from the chest down and has since regained some upper body function.
After three weeks in the ICU, he was transported to the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, where he continues to work daily towards healing. It is unclear what the long term physical outcome of his accident will be.
Prior to his injury, Arthur was planning to retire from dentistry after over 25 years in practice. Following retirement, he planned to continue serving as Colonel and State Dental Officer with the New York Army National Guard; teach and mentor students at Rutgers; remain active in the NJ Dental Association; and take extended walks with his dog, Mowgli.
At this time, we continue to evaluate his unknown and ongoing rehabilitative needs, long term care, and plan modifications to our home, we have decided to establish this opportunity to contribute financially to his journey.
We welcome contributions from those who feel this is how they would like to show their support and are incredibly grateful for the consistent, heartfelt support we have received in all forms since his accident.
We have created this opportunity through Help Hope Live, a trusted nonprofit organization that assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductible donations. Funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses.
Thank you for your support and continued kindness – we are in awe of the compassion we have been shown.
Sincerely,
Teri, Carrie, and Daniel Bilenker
For inquiries, please contact [email protected]
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Updates (1)
June 27, 2025
Hi, all,Since Art came home from the hospital in 2019, we’ve kept him safe and returned him to a somewhat stable medical state. We’ve been able to do this through private duty aides who can manage his many medical issues.. I’m asking for your continued support in helping us to afford his care needs, which are substantiaL.with gratitude,Teri and Art
Guestbook
March 5, 2026
Sending love!
Leslie Klieger
December 31, 2025
Hoping for some easier days in 2026.
Andy and Ron Abramowitz
December 31, 2025
Thank you for great memories and your thoughtfulness serving in the NYARNG.
Catherine Keating
December 30, 2025
You are always in our thiughts
Martin, Raquel, Belinda, and Leah Schwartz Gemer
December 3, 2025
Always in our thoughts
Scott & Lois Kraus
December 3, 2025
For my longtime friend and her family
Nanette Varian
December 3, 2025
Wishing Art continuing improvement.
Claudia Dorsch
December 2, 2025
Art and Teri-
Always glad our friendship continues
Alice and Art
Alice Brittain
December 2, 2025
We are honored to be able to help in any way. Thank you Teri for this opportunity.
Martin Schwartz & Raquel Gemer
December 2, 2025
Honoring Art and Teri.
Carla Berzon
December 2, 2025
Sending love and light to Art and Teri!
Catherine Heineman
December 2, 2025
Continued care and best wishes for Teri and Art.
Robert Kull
December 2, 2025
You are an inspiration to everyone!
Tammy Merman
December 2, 2025
Prayers of love strength & healing stay up for you!
Marie Rosenberg
December 1, 2025
In honor of Art and Teri
Laura Cohen
July 7, 2025
My prayers are with you
Frank Mazzaferro
July 5, 2025
Hoping for a research breakthrough that will help Art.
Howard Silver
July 4, 2025
Teri, wishing you and Art the best. ... Joanne Corsano
Ilona Corsano
July 3, 2025
Art took care of our family’s teeth for over 20 yrs. We love him and care about his continued well being. Please pass along our best wishes.
David & Barbara Frantz
July 3, 2025
Happy to help my friend from schooldays of yore.
Nanette Varian
July 3, 2025
We\'re going to be back for a visit to the Olde Country in August. Hope to see you then.
Art Werschulz
July 3, 2025
We love and support Art Bilenker
Laura Cohen
July 2, 2025
Art, You and Teri are always in our thoughts. Nancy and Donald
Nancy and Donald Lubarsky Shapiro
June 22, 2025
Proud to be a member of Art’s Army. Stay strong
Peter Schulz
June 21, 2025
Love you guys.
Geri Modell
June 21, 2025
50 years of friendship times 18 and prayers for improvement and hope
Cheryl-Ann Repetti
June 20, 2025
With love from Meryl, Jon, Barie, Tracy and Scott Salmon.
Jon Salmon
July 21, 2024
Dear Arthur
I was greatly saddened to hear of the unfortunate news and so so sorry
I sent a message to Terri last night on FB
What is the best way to reach you my old friend
I\'m hoping we can reconnect
Gary Aboff
December 19, 2022
With best wishes to Art and the Belinker family
Janet O'Donnell
November 23, 2021
How is Dr Bilenker doing? I do think and pray for him often. He was a great dentist and person.
Shiobian Kelly
November 7, 2019
Art- I hope that this message finds you. Today is November 6, 2019. I’ve just this hour heard of your news, and I am devastated for you. Remarkably, on the very day following your event, I unexpectedly had a major event from which I have full recovered, and for which there is no other explanation for my survival other than the palm of the hand of God.
There was never a question, nor is there a better or simpler way to say it - from our first meeting some 41 years ago, you’ve just quietly and selflessly always done the right thing by everyone you know.
And I still smile warmly recalling the “Great Hit Heist” involving Dick the Security Guard and that relocated Xerox machine! Arthur, you were, and you are, the best. Call me anytime. 973-228-0076. Al Josephsen FDU ‘82
Dr Al Josephsen
October 13, 2019
Col.Dr. Arthur Bilinker was the best dentist and the most personable doctor I've had the pleasure of knowing. I know how much he loved his dog and I hope he has the chance to run with his dog again.
Vicki Parker
October 7, 2019
He was great teacher and mentor to many students. Get well, Dr. B!
Brian Meulener
August 21, 2018
Terri-I just heard the news and am devastated. I’m sorry it has taken so long. We get sidetracked with life and the next thing you know a year has passed. Art and I promised we would see each other for lunch more then once every couple of months and now a year has gone by. I just lost my Mom so hearing this today I am truly beside myself. I am going to go and see him soon and will do all I can to help!!! My thoughts are with you all. Art has always been a dear, dear friend and we have known each other over 20 years now.
Greg Arabatzus
April 11, 2018
Teri, Art and family:
Thinking of you every day. Wishing the best for all of you.
Irene Neuberger
Irene Neuberger
March 18, 2018
Dr Bilenker,
You were a wonderful dentist for our family. We all miss you.
AL
Anjali limaye
October 18, 2017
Dr. B. I am honored to be able to support you at this time. I have always been privileged to serve the ANG in NY under your command and appreciate the challenges you are now facing. Best Wishes and Refuah Schlema
Jeffrey Krantz DDS
October 12, 2017
Hi Art, I have some time off during the week, Wed, Fri pm, some Sats if you need some help in your practice I'd be glad to help until you get better.
Ralph Besho
(O) 732-247-2211
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Ralph Besho
September 14, 2017
I knew Arthur many years ago when we worked as summer counselors ar the Y on Green Lane in Union. I have such fond memories of those summers.
Please send my good wishes for improvement each day. He's in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacey Zlatkin Thornton
September 13, 2017
Keeping all of you in our thoughts every day.
Sue, Mike, Bev and Liz
September 12, 2017
Dr. Bilenker has been a big inspiration to me since well before this unfortunate injury. I know that he has the strength to make a full recovery! Wishing Dr. B and his family the best, I'm happy that I can help even in this small way.
Louis Garzone
September 12, 2017
Thank you for the information. We are happy to show support in this manner. We are praying for you guys each and every day.
Cindy Rabinowitz
