Julie Nagy – 2016 Fayette Philanthropy Participant (Paige Nagy Memorial Fund)
“I have always liked to participate in fundraising efforts for various causes throughout my life, but on May 12, 2015 it suddenly became very personal. My daughter, Paige, who had just turned 21 in April, unexpectedly passed away during the night from SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy).
She had been diagnosed at the age of 4 with epilepsy and lived a pretty normal life but in 2014 her seizures started becoming more frequent and much worse and tragically she passed away from one. Paige was the most selfless, caring person I
ever knew. She was a CNA and also loved fundraising for the Fayette Friends of Animals (FFOA). I feel it is only fitting to honor her memory by carrying on her efforts to help others. Through the Paige Nagy Memorial Fund, contributions will be given to the FFOA, the CNA Program at the Fayette County Career and Technical Institute, as well as to other local non-profits.
My fundraising efforts include my Pennies for Paige campaign which have shown me how many people love to donate their pennies and loose change and will continue for as long as people want to give. Also, the Second Annual Paige Nagy Memorial Golf Outing is being held on August 27, 2016 at Cedarbrook Golf Course.
The outpouring of love and support I have already received has been overwhelming and I hope people continue to care about my efforts for years to come.”
If you would like to support the Paige Nagy Memorial Fund, please contact the CFFC office at 724-437-8600 or mail your check, made payable to: CFFC, 2 West Main Street, Suite 101, Uniontown, PA 15401. Please write the Paige Nagy Memorial Fund in the memo portion of your check.
