Old proverb: "To speak the names of the departed is to make them live again."

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Kyle McGonigal Recognized by Hall of Fame QB

Kyle McGonigal and his mother, Mary, recently participated in a fundraising effort on behalf of Hunter's Hope, the charitable foundation begun by Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Jim Kelly in remembrance of his late son.

Hunter Kelly, who was born with Krabbe leukodystrophy, died at age 8 in 2005.  His father, who took the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl four times, began the fundraising effort in the hope of finding a cure for his son's affliction and to raise awareness of the disease.

At the fundraiser, Kelly recognized Kyle, as Kyle formerly has worked as locker room assistant for the Bills.  Kelly asked for Kyle's address and sent him an autographed jersey.

Kyle is in Cooperstown for the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony working security with his mom.  His dad, Bob, is also along for the trip.

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