MORGANVILLE, NJ, JANUARY 17, 2017: Executive Director Joseph Occhipinti announced the establishment of a medical fund for 12-year-old Maurice Wegner from Mahlow, Germany.

Maurice has been diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma, 3rd degree and requires a CED (Convection-enhanced-delivery) technic. This specialized treatment is not available in Europe and currently can only be performed in the United States through Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital’s CED trial. Without receiving specialized drugs through the CED trial, Maurice is expected to live only 7 more months.

Maurice’s father who is a police lieutenant in Germany contacted Executive Director Joseph Occhipinti upon the recommendation of a RN in Switzerland who was familiar with the Operation Kids Program.

Maurice’s mother, Katrin was diagnosed with cancer on December 20^th and is undergoing chemotherapy in Germany.

Maurice is currently on the list for the next CED clinical trial at Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital. We are hopeful the next phase of the CED clinical trial will be approved by the FDA, and that Maurice will be a candidate for this special trial. The family has raised money in Germany but additional funds are needed for Maurice to participate in the CED clinical trial.

The Operation Kids program, a congressio­nally recognized child safety initiative of the National Police Defense Foundation, is credited for arranging numerous lifesaving operations for critically ill children worldwide. The program demonstrates law enforcement’s commitment to protect our children from criminal elements and life-threatening illnesses.

All tax-deductible donations can be sent using the Donation Form, to the address below or by calling the toll-free number, 877-325-KIDS.

OPERATION KIDS
POST OFFICE BOX 318
MANALAPAN, NEW JERSEY 07726

For further information, contact NPDF Executive Director Joseph Occhipinti at 732-616-9600 or at NPDF1@aol.com.