The George Fund
The George Fund, named in memory of George Hedges Pappert, was
established by his parents Jerry and Ellen Pappert at Keystone
Hospice in 2008. George died on January 12, 2008, just 8 days
before his fifth birthday and 18 months after being diagnosed with
an inoperable brain tumor.
Pediatric hospice care is often three times more expensive than
adult hospice care and urgently needed services are sometimes out
of reach for many families. The Fund is designed to help families
of terminally ill children with their needs for quality hospice
care, including clinical services, medication and equipment.
Every dollar contributed to The George Fund goes to help pay for
comprehensive pediatric hospice care, which insurance plans do not
adequately support. Contributions are used for durable medical
equipment, prescription medications, creative arts therapies and
the many other needs of terminally ill children.
To donate
online please click here.
You may designate The George Fund as a recipient of United
Way donations by marking the specific care section of the donor
choice form with The George Fund Donor Choice #48890.
"All families should have options for their child's end of
life care. The George Fund will help families receive the love and
support that we did from the dedicated and compassionate people at
Keystone Hospice." - Jerry Pappert
View Jerry Pappert's appearance on Comcast Newsmakers discussing
Pediatric Hospice Care
View images
from the first annual KidsRox Fun Run benefiting The George
Fund