Nick Cafferky

Langley Students welcome Nick to KKI in Baltimore                                                Color Day at Langley

5K for Nick, May 4, 2008

If you are interested in signing up for the 5k, click here for the registration form.
 
Time to lace up the running/walking shoes and join Team Nick on Sunday, May 4, 2008 in a 5k for Nick. As part of the Spring Festival at the Village, Elite Fitness Concepts, Sun Design and of course the Great Falls Optimists are sponsoring a 5K to benefit the Nicholas Cafferky Special Needs Trust. Runners will get started 8:00 a.m., with walkers at 8:15 a.m.

Nick Speaks

Nick posts updates on his progress under “Nick Speaks”.  Visit www.nickcafferky.org.

On Sunday, August 12th Nick was playing in the surf in Dewey Beach, DE when he broke his neck and remains paralyzed from the chest down. Nick’s lungs were severely compromised from seawater and he spent 51 days at Christiana Hospital in DE recovering from his injuries .  On Tuesday, October 2nd, Nick was moved to Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore to begin the hard work of physical rehabilitation.  Nick will post regular updates on his progress on this site under “Nick Speaks”.   His mom (Elisa) will provide additional color commentary under “E Speaks”.  

Thanks to all who have shown their support!  Tax-deductible donations (to cover his medical expenses and rehab costs) are still being accepted through the Great Falls Optimist Club. For those wishing to donate, checks can be mailed directly to:

The Nick Cafferky Medical Fund
The Great Falls Optimist Club
PO Box 233
Great Falls, Va 22066
(please note Nick’s name on your memo line)