Please join us this Sunday, October 23rd, for a fundraiser for Joshua

Posted on October 19, 2022 in: General News

Please join us this Sunday, October 23rd, for a fundraiser for Joshua

Sunday, October 23 from noon till 4pm, there will be a benefit for Joshua Babcanec in the Parish Multi-Purpose room in the school, sponsored by the Music Ministry of Notre Dame, the Knights of Columbus and several Small Faith Community groups.

It will be a spaghetti dinner, a Lottery Tree Raffle and a Gift Card Chinese Auction – you can do all or one of these activities. The dinner tickets will be on sale by the end of September, and please get them early. All tickets are $10, with children under the age of five no charge. Auction tickets will be sold during the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Gretchen Wagner – Office – 724 981-5566 ext.105 or home 724 981-5245.

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22 years ago, we found out our two older boys had a genetic kidney disease. This disease would end up destroying their kidneys and leaving both boys needing a kidney transplant at the age of five and a half (the boys are 14 months apart in age). In 2001 I (Patty) was able to donate a kidney to our oldest son. One year one month and two days later, our second son Joshua was needing a kidney transplant. Boe was able to donate his kidney to our son. Now almost 20 years later, Joshua needs another kidney transplant.

Unfortunately, what we were able to do for our boys once we cannot do again. First and foremost, we are asking for your prayers, that Joshua finds a donor so that he can enjoy life as a 25-year-old should. He is an amazing young man with a bright future. Secondly, if you or anyone you know has ever considered being a living donor, Joshua could really use the help. 

Anyone interested may register online at

LivingDonorReg.upmc.com and enter his name as

the recipient: Joshua Babcanec

(His name must be spelled correctly)

Phone: (412) 647-GIFT (4438)

Thank you for your kind consideration!

The Babcanec Family

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