To the family and friends of the Wargo Family;

Dennis Wargo is a lifelong member of the Hopewell Valley community. He's a Vietnam Veteran who was recently inducted into the Hopewell Valley Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He's worked hard his whole like to take care of his family.

Dennis was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He's endured months of chemotherapy and radiation, and recently underwent surgery. The surgeons removed his pancreas, part of his stomach, part of his intestine, and his gall bladder. Due to the extensive surgery, his respiratory system was compromised, and he has a big struggle ahead for full recovery. They do feel they got all the cancer and his prognosis is good.

The problem is he and his wife, Marilyn, have some overwhelming medical expenses resulting from his illness.

Dennis and Marilyn live in Hopewell. Over the years, he has primarily worked for Shop-Rite, most recently as Dairy Clerk for the Rocky Hill Shop Rite. Marilyn works part time. Dennis had health insurance through his work, but because he is now unable to work, he has the added cost of paying his own monthly insurance.

Due to his serious condition, he had to go "out of network" for an oncologist with the expertise to handle his case. With combined "out of network" costs, deductibles and co-pays, the family is facing insurmountable expenses. And with Dennis not working he has other expenses adding up. He intends to work again when he heals, but in the meantime medical expenses are increasing with no end in sight, and a long healing process ahead.

As a friend or family member, if you'd like to help Dennis and Marilyn get through their struggle with cancer, donations are being collected. Let's help Dennis concentrate on a full recovery by helping with the financial side of his illness. Checks should be made payable to "Friends of the Wargo Family" and mailed to: Friends of the Wargo Family c/o Jim Morrison (HVCHS Class of '66) 118 W. Welling Ave., Pennington, NJ 08534.

An account for the fund drive has been established at Hopewell Valley Community Bank. The bank will keep a record of all contributions. The family will be notified of all those who contribute, but not the amounts. Even the smallest contributions will add up to help Dennis and Marilyn through this difficult time. Let's come together as a community to help this wonderful family.

Sincerely,

Terry R. Silvester, Colonel, US Air Force (retired); HVCHS Class of '66