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Remembering Dorie Kessler

Kessler Foundation remembers Dora Anne Susan Robinson Kessler, known as “Dorie”, who passed away on August 19, 2012. Dorie was the wife of Jerome Kessler, son of Dr. Henry H. Kessler, and the mother of Board member Richard Kessler.

As a child, Dorie lost her leg in a boating accident, but went on to advance her education and…


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Raymond Martin Ready for First Paralympics

Raymond Martin has participated in wheelchair sports since he was 5 years old and always had one goal in mind—to reach the Paralympics. Now at 18 years old, his dream will be realized as he will compete in the 2012 Paralympics in London. 

“Making the US Paralympics’ team is an amazing feeling because it's the pinnacle of…


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Galli Races into Fourth Paralympics

Jessica Galli started racing at 8 years old. After being paralyzed in a car accident, she used wheelchair racing as a form of rehabilitation. She stuck with it to become one of the fastest female racers in the world, which has led her to qualifying for her fourth Paralympic games in London.

“It's a huge honor to have qualified…


Remembering Robert E. Dillon, Treasured Trustee of Kessler Foundation

Remembering Robert E. Dillon, Treasured Trustee of Kessler Foundation

West Orange, NJ. May 14, 2012. Kessler Foundation remembers trustee Robert Dillon who passed away on May 9. For more than two decades, Bob served the Foundation with caring, dedication, determination and wisdom.  Rodger DeRose, president and chief executive officer of Kessler Foundation, recalled, "Bob brought a quiet confidence…