ALS United Mid-Atlantic volunteer Rey D’Onofrio is retiring from the Visiting Volunteer program to move closer to his family in Long Island, NY. In 2018, Rey was recognized as Volunteer of the Month for his dedication and compassion for people living with ALS.
Since joining the Visiting Volunteer program in 2013, Rey has been a friend to five different people with ALS. His work with the program started with Milt Sierra, a person with ALS who also made a huge impact through advocacy in New Jersey. Rey and Milt became buddies, which strengthened Rey’s connection to the ALS cause.
Rey was a devoted caregiver for his wife during her ALS battle. He saw how ALS impacted every aspect of life for a family touched by the disease, so he wanted to find a way to make life better for others who had been diagnosed with it.
Even though he is officially retiring from his volunteer position, Rey still plans to keep in touch with those friends with ALS who he has grown close to through his work.
On behalf of Gail Houseman and all of us at ALS United Mid-Atlantic, we wish to say a huge THANK YOU to Rey D’Onofrio for making our organization a better place and for improving the lives of those touched by ALS. You have set a meaningful example for all of us to follow.