We get hundreds of emails and thank you cards filled with gratitude. Here are some of the testimonials
we have received. The families we have helped become an inspiration to continue to do what we do. Thank you.

“My wife Debra was diagnosed in August of 2004 with
an inoperable malignant brain tumor. We live on a very
small fixed income. Even when we were both healthy it
was a struggle to meet our financial commitments. We
are very much appreciative of your generosity and your
heart to help people like us who are going thru a horrible
time. We will pray for your organization. Thank you."
- Michael, Spouse of cancer patient

"I am thrilled that Karen was able to benefit from Smile
Forever. Thanks for getting involved and making a
difference in someone’s life. REALLY APPPRECIATE It!"
- Susan, sponsor

“I’m writing this letter for my daughter Maureen, 43
years old, who was stricken with ovarian cancer and it
has now spread. She truly wants to thank you and the
Smile Forever Foundation for your help, which came at a
time of need. Ever since your visit, it seems as though
“Barbara” has put a smile on her face and a stronger will
to live.” - parent of Maureen

"We really are so grateful and it really is a big deal to us
that people like you and Smile Forever foundation exist.
Support for our son is very much appreciated and after
the battle is over we will try to give something back."
- Evo, father of cancer patient

"I want to thank you for the more than generous gift. We
have put the money towards our medical insurance. In a
strange way I find throughout this journey the caring
you receive from people, both good friends & strangers
is inspiring."
- Karen, cancer patient

"It’s taken me a few days to try and come up with the
words to thank you and Smile Forever for your help. It’s
such a load off my mind knowing that my health insurance
is paid for a few months. I also paid part of my
PSE&G bill. Thank you. It’s the best way to express what
I feel. Bless you & the memory of Barbara."
- Susan, cancer patient

“Dear Pat, we wanted to thank you for the generous
check you set to help us with our expenses, While our
situation still stinks, we are not without hope. We are
certainly comforted by prayer and the generosity of so
many people like you. Thank you again for the check
and compassion you are giving us. We continue to pray
for Barbara.” - wife of cancer patient

“Hi Pat - I just want to thank you for everything that you
have done for my family. Last night I looked out the
window and saw the most beautiful sky I have ever seen.
I told my mom to look outside and there, shining right
over us was this big bright star. You have your own star
too that is looking over you, just like the rest of us.”
- daughter of cancer patient

“Dear Patrick - thank you for your kindness. The
check helped us very much. Financially and emotionally,
this is, and continues to be so hard. My husband
is different. The mood swings are the hardest for me.
I just take one hour at a time. That’s what the nurse
tells me, but it’s very difficult. You are such a wonderful
man. You have a great son in-law too. We have e-mailed
each other a few times. You are doing such a great
thing. I’m sure Barbara is so proud and looking down
on you with a big smile.”
- wife of cancer patient

“I wanted to thank you. I was able to get a nice wig - get
my lock fixed and pay some old bills with your generous
gift. It meant the world to me meeting you and talking
with you.”
- cancer patient

“Dearest Pat - you are always most generous. It is
almost a year since we first met. You were a bright
light during a very dark period for us. We know my
husband will be one of the lucky few. Like you I’m
fighting with a lionesses heart.”
- wife of cancer patient

“Thank you and your foundation Smile Forever for
helping us during this very difficult time. It was hard
for us to ask for help, we are very private people. At
this point in time we have exhausted our savings,
maxed out our credit cards and borrowed money from
family members. We are approximately $40,000 in
debt when last year at this time we had a small savings.
It is just amazing how this illness has tapped us
out financially, physically and emotionally. We feel
the kindness, generosity and love of your dear Barbara.”
- wife of cancer patient

“Dear Pat - just want to thank you again for being so
thoughtful and caring. You made the light at the end
of the tunnel much brighter.” - cancer patient

“Dear Mr. Gonnelli - here is a letter from my doctor
when I was first diagnosed in December, 2003. I will
be getting another one shortly to also send to my
college because I need to take another medical leave
of absence. I have enclosed a break down of my living
expenses per moth to demonstrate my financial need.
I really appreciate everything and am very inspired
by what you do.” - college student with cancer

“Hey Pat - Have a happy new year - and please know
that I have your magnet on my refrigerator and every
time I enter my apt. I look at it and smile.”
- college student with leukemia