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Dan’s Fight for Recovery and a Second Chance

On what should have been just another fun night out with friends, Dan—a 30-year-old loving husband and hardworking member of the Mount Laurel, NJ community—had his life forever changed.

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April 7, 2025

The Dan We Know and Love

Dan’s life has always been built on strength—both in body and in spirit. Prior to his injury, he dedicated countless hours to the gym, training with the goal of competing in a Strongman competition.

Beyond his physical strength, it’s Dan’s heart that has always been his greatest force. When fate delivered three tiny kittens to his back doorstep, Dan mustered up the kind of patience only a tender heart can in order to earn their trust. After months of quiet devotion and whispered reassurances, Cosmo, Comet, and Phoebe became his beloved companions, no longer strays but cherished family. He has missed them greatly during his time in the hospital.

Dan can talk for hours about his raggedy, loud 2003 Toyota Sequoia—the car he bought, tinkered with, and loves like an old friend. He wears short sleeves as soon as it hits 40 degrees outside. If a bird flew by, as an avid bird watcher, Dan would make you stop and admire it. He is never known to turn down a craft beer, a dive bar, or a good day drink. And Sundays? Those belong to the Philadelphia Eagles, no exception.

More than anything, Dan is someone who always shows up for the ones he loves. He is always ready for a deep conversation, always willing to listen, and always there with advice if you need it.

What Hasn’t Changed

He’s still a cat dad. He’s still not leaving the TV after kickoff. He’ll still make you stop and appreciate a cardinal in the trees. And with his unwavering determination and the support of those who love him, we believe we’ll see him behind the wheel of that old Sequoia again.

In spite of everything—we still very much have Dan.

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July 31, 2025

Hi Dan. You don't know me, but I donated when I first heard about your situation. I was just sitting here tonight thinking about you... wondering how you were doing. I just wanted to reach out again and let you know you are not forgotten. You were not just a passing story in the news that people forgot about the next day or the following week.

Anonymous

July 16, 2025

God bless this beautiful couple. They are living their vow of Sticking together 'in sickness and health," too young. May God bring them and those supporting them strength, peace and comfort.

Anonymous

July 14, 2025

Our thoughts are with you and your family and Praying you continue to progress and have a full recovery.

Cindy Cortina