Holy
Family Sports Information Director Greg Pellegrino and his wife Mary welcomed
their first child–Bennett–into the world on June 12.
According
to Greg, “Bennett was born 3.5 months premature after Mary was rushed to
Abington Memorial Hospital and was diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome.” He continues, “The wonderful
neonatologists explained that, for the well being of both mother and son,
Bennett would be arriving earlier than anyone had anticipated.”
On
June 12 at 5:28 pm Bennett Anthony was delivered, weighing in at 1 lb. 2oz.
He
was then rushed over to the Special Care Nursery at Abington. He is now currently receiving extensive
medical intervention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
The
Holy Family community is coming together to support Greg and his family in this
trying time. Athletic Director Sandy Michael and her staff have launched the
Bennett Pellegrino Fund to assist Greg and Mary as much as possible.
Greg
has worked tirelessly to support the University’s teams and student-athletes.
If you would like to support his family in their time of need, please click the 'Donate' link below to make a donation to the Bennett Anthony Pellegrino Fund.
Follow Bennett’s Progress With His Online Journal
Additional Information:
Visit Bennett’s Home Away from Home.