4th Grader in Need of Community Support

Bill Chu, a Wildwood fourth grader, is in end stage renal failure and is in need of a kidney transplant. His kidney functions at about 10 percent, and his family is in need transplant-related assistance.

The family has requested help with transportation. The family travels to Boston Children’s Hospital three times a week for dialysis. The average visit for dialysis is 2-3 hours so it is a full day in Boston. If you can help, please contact Tu Chu via email tchu47@hotmail.com or phone at 413-549-1332.

Principal Nick Yaffe previously expressed, “I have personally known this family for more than twenty-five years and have taught two of the older children. The parents’ own story is extraordinary. They could use the support of our community.”

Learn more about Bill and/or make a donation:

• UMassDaily Collegian: Community fundraises for Amherst boy suffering from renalfailure
• Make a donation

Help for Wildwood 4th grader Bill Chu and his Kidney Transplant

This post has been shared from the Wildwood PGO Blog. Please read the urgent request from Wildwood Principal Nick Yaffe and consider helping if you are able. Thank you!

Dear Wildwood,

       I have been meeting with a neighborhood group who has been supporting Bill Chu’s (in fourth grade) family and Bill’s parents as they face an upcoming kidney transplant for this courageous nine year old. They have created a Facebook page and an online donation page which will go towards defraying the extra costs to the family, such as driving and staying overnight in Boston.

     I have personally known this family for more than twenty-five years and have taught two of the older children. The parents’ own story is extraordinary. They could use the support of our community.

      Nick Yaffe, Wildwood Principal