Professor David Kaufmann of New Orleans has been overcoming cancer for over two years.
He has endured many rounds of chemotherapy, has fought through dangerous abdominal surgery at MDAnderson in Houston to remove a large tumor, and finally has moved back home to New Orleans to continue treatment.
As David and his wife, Nechama, were returning home from Houston, they discovered that their house in New Orleans had succumbed to mold. It’s toxic and uninhabitable even for a healthy person. How much more so is it uninhabitable for David, who is allergic to mold and has a compromised immune system from the cancer and chemo?
They do have homeowners insurance, but are still left with over $40,000 of mandatory repairs and mold removal that will not be covered due to high deductibles. The family desperately wants to finish remediating the toxic mold, so they can go back to their own home with their high school age daughter to regain a “normal” family life and continue David’s recovery peacefully.
This huge mold removal cost combined with medical treatment costs, some uninsured or with high co-pays, years of lost work for both David and Nechama has left their move-in at a stand still. I set the fundraising goal with this in mind.
Right now, David is back in the hospital fending of a major infection. Your money will go towards David’s medical needs so he can beat this thing for good and towards getting the family into their home.
David has shared so much throughout his life with his students at Tulane University, with the Jewish community, and with the city of New Orleans. He is a family man who has dedicated his life to teaching and really making people think. With all that he has endured, he continues to give strength and inspiration through his prolific writings and optimistic, positive nature. His generosity and caring nature are inspirational.
Together, we can help make a difference. He, his wife, and his many children will be forever grateful.
Thank you for your generosity. Prayers are always welcome.
Please say kapitl 66 for Dovid Yisroel Ber ben Fraida Gisha.
wat kapital is Rabbi Kaufman?
David Kaufmann has positively affected and inspired the lives of so many. A true chossid and shliach of the Rebbe. May he have a complete and speedy refuah shalaimah!
Dovid Yisroel Ber Ben Freida Gisha
The author is Andrea Merlin, who’s name is clearly displayed on the GoFundMe page where this is taken from.
As using this platform, it’s because it’s also being marketed to not eigene, his students etc, for whom GFM is known etc.
His name is דוד ישראל בער בן פריידא גישא dovid yisroel ber Ben Freida gisha. The author is a friend from New Orleans
Why dont you use https://thechesedfund.com/ – its a free funding site and way you wont lose money that gofundme charge on top of the credit card fee.
I think people feel more comfortable giving when they know more of there donation is going directly to Tzedokah.
If for what ever reason that is not possible, please post back and ill donate on gofundme.
Thank you and Hatzlocho Rabbo!!
Refua Shlayma. You say “I” but the author of this article still remains anonymous! Please identify yourself.
What’s the Hebrew name?