By , JTNews Correspondent
Robert Vasen should have turned 25 this year. But at the age of 20, Rob was killed by a drunk driver. This lifelong athlete and Temple B’nai Torah member had overcome a life-threatening staph infection that nearly robbed him of his ability to take the field, and his personality drew many people of all walks of life into his circle. Since his death, numerous scholarships and a foundation have been founded in Rob’s name.
On Oct. 26, a fundraiser at CenturyLink Field will help raise money to be distributed to various organizations that help kids overcome obstacles such as poverty, drugs and truancy, as well as for scholarships that help low-income children attend sports camps in the summer, an alternative pediatric treatment program, and internships in orthopedics.
For more information and to register, visit www.robertvasen.com.