Community Corner
Upcoming Fundraiser for Mike Yablonski
The Naugatuck community is rallying to assist a long-time school employee who is battling cancer. $8,920 has already been raised.
by Brian McCreedy, Patch Staff
NAUGATUCK, CT — The Naugatuck community is rallying to help support long-time Board of Education custodian, Mike Yablonski, who is battling stage 4 lymphoma. His wife, Sarah Poynton, works in the business office.
"Always a friendly guy and quick to support the kids at games and events. Now he needs the community support. #YabbyStrong," a friend of the family told Patch.
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A GoFundMe page has been created to assist with raising money for the family. A goal of $10,000 has been set. The family has two children.
Yablonski has been a custodian in Naugatuck Public Schools for 25 years. Sarah has also been employed by the Board of Education for the last 17 years.
"Yabby is devoted to his work and most importantly to his family. Yabby has been feeling "off" for quite some time, despite numerous doctors visits and tests he was told it was Lyme disease and received antibiotics. Two weeks ago Mike, Sarah and their children were trying to enjoy their family vacation but he continued to decline despite the medications," according to the GoFundMe page.Subscribe
"He sought additional medical attention upon arriving home and was quickly transferred to Yale. On August 17, 2019 Yabby was diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 Lymphoma which has impacted his kidneys and is in his bones. He will need to remain under medical observation for an unknown amount of time.
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"Yabby is unable to work and financially provide for his wife and two children at this time. During his treatment Sarah will need to be present to make medical decisions and support Yabby though this difficult time causing her to also miss work. Please consider donating to lessen the financial burden of medical bills, unpaid time from work and daily expenses to maintain their household and care for their two children," according to the GoFundMe page.
Yablonski is currently receiving Chemotherapy treatment.
"This is going to be a long and rough road but Yabby is a fighter and will persevere! Mike and Sarah are overwhelmed with the support that they have received these past few days. Thank you everyone for your donations but more importantly your kind words and prayers!!," the GoFundMe states.
>>>Click here to view the GoFundMe page.
