The Lingering Effects of Agent Orange

Greenwood VFW Helps Bring Awareness to the

Lingering Effects of Agent Orange

March 8, 2014 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Greenwood VFW Post 5864 will host a fundraiser on Saturday, March 8 for the daughter and grandson of Donald Piercy, a Life Member of the Greenwood VFW. Both Dawn and her son Armondo have been affected by Piercy’s exposure to Agent Orange while serving his country during the Vietnam War.

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Donald Piercy receiving his Bronze Star.

Donald Piercy died April 10, 2012 after suffering a very painful and debilitating death. He had several massive organ tumors, prostate cancer, Parkinson’s, Ischemic Heart Disease, Type II Diabetes and kidney failure. His death was attributed to direct exposure to the chemical herbicide Agent Orange while installing telecommunication lines in Vietnam.

Several doctors say that Dawn was born with a mutant gene from her father’s exposure to the chemical. She in turn has passed that gene on to her son Armondo. Heis autistic, asthmatic and suffers from fevers which result in seizures and convulsions, fibrous dysplasia of the bone, a condition where fibrous tissue develops instead of normal bones and lymphedema.

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Piercy working in Vietnam

The Greenwood VFW is helping to raise $25,000 to with the hopes of allowing Dawn to purchase a wheel chair accessible van to transport herself and her son to their many doctor’s appointments.

To honor the Piercy families’ American Indian heritage this will be a family-friendly event at the Greenwood VFW Post that will consist of

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Piercy in his later years.

story-telling by Teresa Webb (Anishinaabe), a story teller with Eiteljorg Museum; Native American artist; Michael Sturgis, of Cherokee descent, will have bone, and stone carvings and Indian jewelry; an American Indian Center Booth; arts and crafts; food; games; cooking decorating and face painting. A display of Donald Piercy’s military awards and recognitions will also be on display. Everyone is welcome to come out and take part in this event while helping to improve the quality of life for Dawn and Armondo.

Donations can be made at the Greenwood VFW c/o Dawn Piercy. Any donation is tax deductible and all donors will be provided a receipt for their donation. Additional information is available from Joan Clarey at 317-260-7771.

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