06/09/2025
The ASFC stands with our Brother.
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For over 30 years, I’ve dedicated my life to helping others and saving lives.
I joined the Glenwood Fire Company in 1987, became an EMT, advanced to EMT-CC, and now serve as a Paramedic. In 2010, I was honored to serve as Chief of the Department. Since 1994, I’ve also proudly served with the Nassau County Police Department as a Police Medic. Helping others isn’t just what I do — it’s who I am.
But now, I find myself on the other side — asking for help. Because this time, it’s personal.
My wife, Deana, was recently diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure. Kidney disease runs in her family, and a few weeks ago she had to begin dialysis — three times a week, three hours at a time. The toll has been heavy. She was forced to leave her job as a school bus driver for the North Shore School District, and our family has had to adjust to a new and difficult way of life.
Deana is only 48 years old. We were married in 2001, but our journey began in 1996, when we met and she joined the Glenwood Fire Company. Since then, we’ve built a life together and raised three wonderful children: Robby Jr., Danny, and Diana.
Deana has always had a heart for service. She’s a Life Member of the Fire Company, served as an EMT and EMT-CC, and rose through the ranks from Assistant Secretary to President — not once, but twice. She was elected to the Board of Trustees, a five-year term she had to resign from recently to focus on her health.
Her service didn’t stop with the fire department. She’s been a constant presence in our community — organizing the Company’s Children’s Easter and Christmas parties (often playing Mrs. Claus), and actively supporting our children through school activities, sports, dance, Scouts, football, bowling, and Diana’s competitive cheer team. She’s always been “all in” for everyone else.
Now, she needs someone to be all in for her.
Right now, over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant. Some may wait up to 10 years. The five-year survival rate for people on dialysis is just 50%. A kidney transplant offers the best chance at a full life — and Deana deserves that chance.
We are asking for help in spreading the word, and in the hopes of finding a living kidney donor. If you or someone you know would consider learning more about becoming a donor, here’s how:
Northwell Health Transplant Institute
Call: 516-562-0550
Email: [email protected]
Kidneys for Communities
Website: www.kidneysforcommunities.org
Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions or want to speak with me directly, please don’t hesitate to call or text:
Rob: 516-369-3103
Even if you can’t donate, please consider sharing this message. You never know who might see it and be inspired to save a life.
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.
– Rob
