Berni & Murcer: Friends for Life

Berni & Murcer: Friends for Life Berni & Murcer transforms children away from the trauma of a cancer diagnosis and treatment to a sta

Passionately inspired by her 10 year old son’s courageous and untiring battle with a rare form of pediatric brain cancer, Teri Gaberman learned of another courageous battle being fought by Bobby Murcer, the former NY Yankees centerfielder and sports announcer who was suffering from a comparable and incurable form of brain cancer. As her son, Aaron befriended Bobby, a common bond between ballplayer

and fan emerged. From this friendship, Teri Gaberman created Berni & Murcer – Friends for Life. Berni & Murcer – Friends for LifeTM is a non-profit charitable 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide emotional support, comfort, inspiration, and encouragement to children and their families with life threatening illnesses at all stages in their journeys to get well - from the treatment phase, to recovery, to wellness maintenance, and the child’s re-integration into the community. Families of children with life threatening illnesses often face a long and exhaustive road towards recovery, and become focused on the overwhelming task of managing treatments, schedules, and finances - all while maintaining their daily lives and relationships. Quite often, the more humanistic needs of the child, like dignity, creativity, encouragement, and comfort are overshadowed by the medical protocol. This therapeutic caregiving program supports those emotional needs by providing children and their families with the necessary tools and continual support through educational resources, inspiring stories, and entertainment anchored in the adventure, love, and loyalty of two Bernese Mountain Dogs, Berni & Murcer, who will become their “Friends for Life.”TM

05/15/2025
This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate Aaron Gaberman’s 20-year survivorship journey. His resilience an...
05/07/2025

This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate Aaron Gaberman’s 20-year survivorship journey. His resilience and the unwavering support from our Weston community have inspired countless others. We invite you to participate in our upcoming events to support children battling cancer through the Berni & Murcer Comfort Backpack Program. Together, we can provide hope and healing. Join us in making a difference!

Email from Teri Gaberman   Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser. Weston Celebrates 20 Years of Hope, Courage, and Triumph: Honoring Aaron Gaberman’s Survivorship Journey! This yea

This holiday season, consider supporting the Fill the Backpack Campaign, which provides comfort to children battling can...
12/26/2024

This holiday season, consider supporting the Fill the Backpack Campaign, which provides comfort to children battling cancer. Our Berni & Murcer Comfort Backpack Program delivers specially curated backpacks filled with comforting items to help these young warriors feel less alone during their challenging journey. Your contribution can create a significant impact, bringing hope and joy to those in need. Together, we can fill 1,500 backpacks!

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Email from Teri Gaberman Having trouble seeing this email? View it in your browser. The Season of Love & Light! Join Us in Making a Difference: Support the "Fill the Backpack Campaign"   Support the

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81 Norfield Road
Weston, CT
06883

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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