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Dear Family and Friends of Hannah Senesh,

I hope you’ve all enjoyed the holiday season. 

As some of you know, I have struggled with kidney disease for years and since the summer my kidneys have gotten worse. I have been extremely lucky to have had a swift admittance to the Renal Transplant Program at New York Presbyterian to undergo a kidney transplant. I’m also lucky that my brother Nelson will be my donor and we will undergo the kidney transplant together on January 24th. 

I will be out of work for about three months. With just a few weeks to go, I wanted to take a moment to express my immense gratitude to my second family at Hannah Senesh. I am overwhelmed with the support that I received from you. Although these months have not been easy for me and my family, I’m a fighter, and I have fought to be here with all of you whenever possible and I’m glad I did because every day I am greeted with smiles, laughs, and spirits that lift my own.

Thank you to Nicole and Nathalie for supporting me as I take the time to dedicate to my health and thank you to the rest of the Senesh staff, parents, and students who have been so kind and have helped me preserve my positive outlook!

My family and I feel incredibly grateful to have you all around as a support system. 

Wishing you all the best in the months to come – I will think of you and miss you while I’m gone!

Best wishes,

Jorge Martinez
Fitness and Maintenance Technician