NYAPRS Note: Please help support longtime NYC advocate Lisa Ortega and her son!
Tragically, Lisa’s son Kendell was shot on Monday Sept 8 and is currently in Lincoln Hospital. Most of us know Lisa because she is one of the most amazing, passionate, energetic activists New York City has to offer. She has lent her body, mind and soul to countless projects and efforts to bring about a more just city and has been on the front lines for her entire life fighting for projects including better treatment of people with psychiatric disabilities people within the criminal justice system.
It is our turn to make sure she has the resources and support to help her family through this difficult moment. A lot is still unknown about Kendell’s condition, there is guarded optimism, but he has lost one of his eyes, and the bullet entered his brain.
Lisa will only be able to care for Kendell if Lisa herself is properly cared for. We can make sure she has access to what she needs when she needs it, and that she can focus her attention on getting her family healthy.
WE CAN DO THIS!! FORWARD TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FELLOW ACTIVISTS!!
GIVE WHAT YOU CAN at http://www.gofundme.com/edhyys
Lisa is having to miss work to be with her son. Medical bills, and general costs over the time it takes Kendell to recover at home, will be sizable. The money that is being donated will be going directly to Lisa Ortega.