[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H604-H605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        SALUTING THE DANNY FUND

  (Mr. LATIMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the charitable work 
and the great generosity of those in the Pelham community that are the 
leaders and volunteers for The Danny Fund.
  The Danny Fund was formed over 30 years ago initially to raise needed 
funds to help a young boy, Danny Potocki, suffering from a rare form of 
leukemia that was at the time considered fatal. Danny's family could 
not manage the mounting medical bills, the need for donated blood, and 
so much more to protect the young life of their son.
  Pelham came together on an ad hoc basis to help Danny with 
fundraisers and emotional support. Years later, that young boy survived 
and grew up as a man to have a family of his own.

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  The spirit that saved Danny was channeled into a nonprofit 
organization that raises funds for many other such children who face 
similar issues today.
  On this day, The Danny Fund kids come from all walks of life as young 
as day-old infants who are diagnosed with severe conditions that 
require assistance, as did Danny all those years ago.
  In early February, on February 7, The Danny Fund will celebrate at 
their annual gala at the Surf Club On The Sound in New Rochelle, 
raising funds to continue to help those in severe need.
  From the floor of the House of Representatives, we salute The Danny 
Fund and the people who work with it and express our appreciation and 
gratitude for their charitable work.

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