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Jeff Harris is raising money to pay for uninsured medical, maintenance and other extraordinary expenses associated with his spinal cord injury which has rendered him a quadriplegic. Jeff was treated in the neurological ICU in Norfolk, Virginia before being flown back to Philadelphia where he spent several months at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital. The marriage of his “can-do” attitude and the assistance he’s received from friends and family via the Help Hope Live program have fueled his remarkable progress in the direction of an independent life.
Since leaving Magee Rehabilitation Hospital 7 he completed his bachelor’s degree from Temple in Landscape Architecture and a Masters Degree in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. Due to the proceeds from the annual Curl-a-Thon has been able to purchase and operate his own specially modified wheelchair lift van. All of this has allowed him to re-enter the work force at Orsatti and Stuart, a landscape architecture and planning firm located in King of Prussia. All the while remembering what his family, friends and Magee for what they have done for his way of life, giving back to them whenever able. 7 years ago he moved out into his own apartment, albeit with the necessary, and very expensive, assistance of morning and evening aides. New to the workforce, it will be many years before his earnings come even close to matching just his condition-related extraordinary expenses.
Jeff has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live provides both tax-deductibility to the full extent allowed by law and fiscal accountability to his contributors. Contributors can be sure that funds contributed will be used only to pay or reimburse medically related expenses.
To make a secure credit card contribution, click the Give button or call 800.642.8399.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
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We are back for our 11th Curlathon year . It's incredibly tough to put into words the impact this event has had on my life. All I can say is it's life changing, and never take that lightly. My life would not be the same without you, and this wonderful event. Thank you to all who have attended, donated and volunteered making this event an incredible enduring success.
Your graciousness and benevolence have helped raise over 200k dollars. Each year the money donated goes to disability related expenses, which insurance won't cover. I have been able to purchase a wheelchair van and medical supplies, make necessary home modifications, pay for daily aides, buy wheelchairs of all sorts and most importantly enjoy this beautiful world.
I hope those who have attended in the past, plan to come again this year and make the event another resounding success! Those who haven't been yet, you are ALL welcome.
The event is open to everyone (friends, family, children, adults, strangers, etc.) and includes food, fun, drinks, and curling on April 7th from 8am to 11 pm.
To those who don't know about the event, the Curl-A-Thon, is a fundraiser put on by my friends and family at the Philadelphia Curling Club, which I've been a member of since 1997. All donations and proceeds go into a non-profit fund administered by HelpHopeLive, a 501(c)(3) organization, set up in my name to help offset continuing costs related to my injury.
Sooooo...stop in Friday or Saturday, say "Hello", have a beer, try your luck at curling. Every year we try to tie a theme into the event. This year were going to celebrate this years Olympics and all this years Incredible USA curling achievements.
If you're feeling adventurous and would like to try curling, come on out!
- Saturday, April 7th: Open curling will be offered from 6:30pm on, for all to try.
To my wheelchair friends, the club is NOT currently accessible and does NOT have an accessible bathroom. However, please don't let this discourage you, we have plenty of people to help you bump up and down a few small stairs. If you’re interested in getting out on the ice in your chair, we can make that happen too. Just give us a heads up.
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Save the Date!!!
The 10th Annual Curl-a-thon is April 7 & 8, 2017.
Keep an eye out here for more details!
SAVE THE DATE -- 9th Annual Curlathon
April 1 and 2, 2016
Watch this space for more details.
Thank you to all who came out the last 6 years and made this event such an incredible and enduring success. Over the last 6 years you have raised over 120k dollars. The money you have donated along with your support has had an incredible impact on my life. I hope those who have made it out in the past, can come and make the event another resounding success. Those who haven't been yet, you're missing out and hope to see you this year.
To those who don't know about the event, the Curl-A-Thon, is a fundraiser put on by my friends and family at the Philadelphia Curling Club, which I've been a member of since 1997. The event is open to everyone (friends, family, children, adults, strangers, etc.), there will be food, fun, drinks, and curling going on from 6pm Friday March 14th to 10 pm Saturday March 15th.
As a precursor to the Curl-A-thon you will note on this site a US Nationals Curling Extravaganza raffle, with all proceeds going into a non-profit fund (Help, Hope, Live. Formerly NTAF) set up in my name to help offset continuing costs related to my injury. At $10 per entry (max 200 tickets sold) you can win an incredible package for you and 5 friends to attend this year's US Nationals to be held in Aston, PA.
Your donations over the last 6 years have allowed me to purchase a wheelchair van, rugby wheelchair, accessible home modifications, pay for personal aide assistance, pay for out of pocket medical necessities and many other related items.
Stop in Friday or Saturday, say hello, have a beer, try your luck at curling and enjoy this year's Mardi Gras theme . We will have food and drink over the course of the weekend for a small price. If you're feeling adventurous and would like to try curling, Saturday March 14th from 6pm on, there will be open curling for all to try. I will post more updates as we work out the schedule.
Only a few short weeks until the 7th Annual Philadelphia Curl-A-Thon (March 14-15). Looking forward to seeing you all for another wonderful event. We've got a great line up of raffle items, prizes, food, drinks and of course curling. All the best to you and yours.
..and stay warm :)
Jeff
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Friend of your dad's. Admirer from afar!
Christopher Kim
Steve, sorry it took me so long to contribute. Good luck and best wishes,
JPK,III
John Paul Kirwin III
Jeff Harris for President!
Patrick Stuart
You are such an amazing friend and person, Jeff. Wish I was there in person with you all today but I hope to see you soon!!!
Mary Miltimore
Jeff Kim and I wish we could have been there in person to support you. We will see you there next year!
Pete
Peter Maganas
So sorry we can’t make the Curlathon this year :( Hoping it’s a success! Cheers! Love you! The Dodulik Fam <3
Rebecca Dodulik
Looking forward to winning the Curlathon again : )
Shannon Shensky
May God bless you Jeff with His peace, comfort, joy and love, and may He direct you in all of your days.
Sorry that I won't be able to help with the Curlathon this year, as time and life does not permit me, but I am looking forward to future years and meeting you and your family and friends.
Pete
Peter Uzelac
Sending good vibes :)
Ashley Harper
You inspire me, Jeff.
Mike Donoghue
sponsorship of the Magee curlers
Ed Antoian
Steve - you've been a good friend! Herb
Herb Cohen
All the very best!
Uday Datta
Jeff,
So sorry I cannot attend this year's Curl-a-thon event. Certain to be a fun gathering and time.
All the best,
Paul Lepard - Fellow LA
PJ Lepard Jr
I won't have a team but looking forward to Build up, Curl Down next Friday.
Angelo Martarano
Martarano Engineering, Inc.
Angelo Martarano
Jeff, very proud of you and all you've accomplished. Good luck with the vehouse, I know its been a struggle but you've managed it. You will be happy there for a lifetime.
Len Berkstresser
My heart, soul and mind go out to you Jeff. I hope this helps you in whatever you need. One's hope can never be taken away if you believe. May God's healing and blessings be poured out on you, and your family and friends.
Peter Uzelac
Donation made in conjunction with RHJ Associates - Build Up, Curl Down fundraising event this evening, 3/24. I am sorry I could not attend.
David Niles
Sorry I can't be there to curl but best wishes and so glad to participate as I can
Michael Donoghue
HBK Engineering is proud to support the 2023 Curlathon in honor of Jeff Granger Harris
Olivia Corcoran
Donation for the 2023 Curl-A-Thon Event!
Patrick Stuart
So glad you are able to hold the Curling event again and can't wait to get on the ice and make a fool of myself!
Theresa Carlson
I am so deeply sorry I cant attend Curl-a-thon this year. Always one of my favorite events! This donation is to support the Help Hope Live team that is able to attend. Sending virtual hugs for a very successul event!
kelly green
Looking forward to the Curlathon!
Shannon Shensky
Your email message was moving to us. What a great story of overcoming misfortune. You are an inspiration, thank you.
Andrew & Tina Burkert
this is a sponsorship of the curlathon
ed antoian
I'm sorry I can't make the curlathon in person this year. Hope it goes very well!
Carolyn Lloyd
With love xoxox - The Vorell Family
Edel Vorell
Wishing you your best Curl-a-thon yet! Have fun!
Vicki and Allen Stanton
Curling Event Key Bank Team
Rand Siegel
Peggy's sister
Patricia SAMSTAD
Merry Christmas!
Stephen Harris
Pat Jolly & family are celebrating her 70th year and
thinking of others as they do so.
margaret mcmahon
Jeff Harris
Thomas Zug
Glad to be aboard with the March Madness fundraiser this year, Jeff, though I\'ll confess to missing my annual \"fix\" of curling. (Even the year I leapt over a stone not to \"spoil\" it, and fell and tapped my head on the ice!) I\'m down in Clearwater for baseball stuff (such a relief!) and saw Steve and Peggy last week. I\'m hoping you\'re starting to feel some of the freedoms that come from a world nearly fully vaxxed, around home at least. My best to you!
Jim Buck
March Madness Pool donation
Ken Jones
Happy to contribute. My son and I still talk about curling back in ‘18. Hope we can do it again soon
Mike Donoghue
What a great idea! I miss seeing all of the extended Harris family during the Curlathon but hopefully next year!
Alisa McCann
The best to Jeff.
Looking forward to a real Curlathon 3/2023
Maggie
margaret mcmahon
Fun competition!
Steve Harris
In support of Jeff since he will be missing the curlathon this year....
Ginger Pohlman
Hey Jeff, really miss seeing you. Stay well and hope we can hang out soon. Xoxoxopat
Pat Jolly
I miss the curl-a-thon <3
Shannon Shensky
Thinking of you Jeff. Missed seeing you this summer. Looking forward to a better 2021!
Renee & Bill Magee
Hey Jeff, I hope you are doing well. Please stay away from everyone and wear a mask! Look forward to seeing you down here in Florida some time soon. Take care,
Len
Len Berkstresser
A virtual Curlathon is not the same as hugging the Harris family in person but looking forward to next year! Be safe and be well.
ALISA MCCANN
Jeff, you are an inspiration to others. Always praying for you and the exceptional things you have done already and will do in the future!
Lisa Cibik
www.healthcareadvocates.com
kevin flynn
All the best to you Jeff.
Melissa and Emily Lichty
Lets go Phils!
Ian Schieve
This gift is made in memory of Derek Tomlinson on the 1 year anniversary of his passing. Derek was a truly special person who supported this mission wholeheartedly and CVM wishes to continue that legacy. As friends and colleagues of his wife, Tracy Marcotte, we truly understand the magnitude Derek's tragic passing has had on so many people.
Veronica (for CVM Engineers) McCarty
curlathon sponsorship
ed antoian
Greetings, Jeff. Missed seeing you this winter. All the best, Vicki and Allen
Vicki and Allen Stanton
Godspeed Jeff, Jen, and Curtis!
With love,
Uday and Sonia
Uday Datta
With lots of hugs and support - The Vorell Family
Edel Vorell
Curlathon was amazing!! Can't wait till next year.
Thank you for the opportunity to support and have fun!
maria dipietro
Great curling event.
Kirk Griswold
Wishing you a successful fundraiser! Keep up your amazing attitude; You inspire! XO
Christine Flowers & Katie Flowers
Christine Flowers
Looking forward to supporting you and all of your hard work at the Curl-a-thon.
Stephanie McAlaine
We love you, Jeff! Beck, Brent & The Boys :)
Rebecca Dodulik
Wishing you a most successful Curl-a-thon!
Vicki and Allen Stanton
BNY Mellon Team is excited to participate!
Michelle Blass
Hey Jeff....
You're a hero in all of our books. Thanks to positive work like this that you and others are doing, life will become better every day.
Morgan Churchman
HI Jeff, Mac, Laura and William McKenna have given their allowance to the NTAF. The kids would like to do or help out ,just let them know.(And me too) You are in our thoughts and please keep us informed.You and your family are in our prayers and wishes. Debbie
Jeff....I've heard wonderful things about you from your father. Hopefully we'll meet some day soon. I wish you continued success with your recovery and ongoing pursuit of landscape architecture career!
All the best,
Andrew (Kaplan)
Andrew Kaplan, Erdenheim, PA
Dear Jeff, Steve and Jan,
Thank you for alerting us to this website. The Stanton Family is very happy to help in some way and this allows us the opportunity to do so in positive way. Jeff, you are in our thoughts everyday. We are happy to hear of the progress you have made. We hear that you are able to unwrap your Starbursts. That's good, because Halloween is just around the corner.
We're looking forward to seeing your folks soon and want them to take back a great big hug from us.
Love,
Allen, Vicki, Greg, Charlie and Robert Stanton, Tucson
Jeff, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay positive!
Terry Hicks
All of us at Philabundance are thinking of you and hoping for your continuing good progress.
Kitty Rapalyea
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Jeff Granger Harris
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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