[NFBP-Jigsaw] Positive Thoughts and Prayers for Patsy Gibbs

[Lynn Heitz]

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Hi Donna,
Awhile ago you asked about the additional funds earmarked for the ILOB Program in the State Budget.  Unfortunately, OVR was flat funded in this budget so the increase was not approved.

Take care,
Lynn From: NFBP-Jigsaw <nfbp-jigsaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Donna Hill via NFBP-Jigsaw <nfbp-jigsaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2026 2:16 AM
To: NFB of Pennsylvania Jigsaw (At-Large) Chapter List <nfbp-jigsaw at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Donna Hill <applebutterhill at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NFBP-Jigsaw] Positive Thoughts and Prayers for Patsy Gibbs

Keeping Patsy and her wonderful son Rich in my prayers. So good of him to take it upon himself to reach out to us like this. Just goes to show you what a great Mom she must be.

Donna Hill

On Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:44 AM Stacie Leap via NFBP-Jigsaw <nfbp-jigsaw at nfbnet.org<mailto:nfbp-jigsaw at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
Hello all,

Greater Philadelphia Chapter member Patsy Gibbs is currently in ICU. I received the below message from her son. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Hi Stacie,

I am Patsy's Gibbs son, Richie.  My mom is currently in the Intensive Care Unit facing a sudden and critical medical emergency.
My mom deeply values her connection with this chapter and the support this community has always provided. Because she is currently sedated and fighting hard to recover, I wanted to reach out to you all on her behalf.

During this incredibly challenging time, our family would be so grateful for any prayers, positive thoughts, or well wishes you could send her way. We know the support of her friends and community means the world to her, and we are holding onto every bit of hope.

Thank you for your kindness, your thoughts, and your support.

Rich Bierman
Stacie

Stacie Leap
President, Greater Philadelphia Chapter &
President, Pennsylvania Organization of Blind Parents (POBP),
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania

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