As many of you know, this has been an exceedingly difficult year for my family, as my father (Leslie Hurwitz) has been in a respite room at an assisted living facility since the fall of 2021 with health struggles, and to add insult to injury, he lost his hearing several months ago which is particularly cruel for someone who has been a concert pianist, musicologist, educator, and composer. Seeing him struggle has been too much to bear at times, and we have also had to deal with substantial bills because of his need to be in the respite room and his requirement for daily help, so a fundraiser was set up to help with the costs.

The response to the fundraiser has been incredible, with nearly 500 people helping out since April when it first went up, and a number of restaurant owners, managers, and workers have gone out of their way to help out via donations. One restaurant in Jamaica Plain recently went above and beyond with their own fundraiser specifically for Leslie, which is something that my family will never forget. A big tip of the hat to David, Phil, and the Tres Gatos team for having such big hearts in a time of crisis for us, and thank you to everyone who has helped out. - Marc H

To read about the struggles that Leslie has faced, and/or to donate, please go to the link below:

Help for Leslie Hurwitz's Ongoing Health Issue