Jonathan Greenfield is a well-known Westporter, and great friend of “06880.”
Jonathan Greenfield
He’s been an NYU dropout, photojournalist, documentary filmmaker, surfer, triathlete and tea specialist.
Three years ago we featured his amazing life in this story: “The Most Interesting Man in Westport Drinks Tea.”
A year and a half later — shortly after completing his 3rd triathlon — we reported on him again. He’d been diagnosed with cancer — and ALS.
With his trademark optimism, good humor and vigor, he took a leadership role in a crusade to help others with ALS. He organized fundraisers, and as a proponent of the Wim Hof breathing technique, he spread the word about innovative treatments.
Another story, last May, described his advocacy work for ALS research and treatment.
Jonathan Greenfield at a Washington, DC protest.
Here’s our latest update. It comes courtesy of WestportMoms, the multi-media platform. “06880” is honored to repost this. We hope you’ll share it too, with all your networks.
Iris and Jonathan Greenfield are going through an unimaginable situation.
In 2018 Jonathan was diagnosed with ALS. Over the past year his diagnosis took a turn for the worse. He is now confined to a wheelchair, without the ability to speak, write or perform basic motor functions.
Iris works her day job as an acupuncturist (a field significantly impacted by COVID), and spends her nights waking regularly to care for Jonathan. That’s in addition to raising their 3 amazing children: Zach (12), Skye (10) and Josie (8).
Jonathan and Iris Greenfield.
The Greenfields’ health insurance does not pay for the constant home care that Jonathan requires. That has created an incredible financial strain on the family.
As a community, we are defined by how we come together to help our neighbors in the greatest hour of need. Jonathan and his family desperately need our help, so they can pay for their basic living expenses.
Please click here to contribute to their GoFundMe page. The page contains more information about Jonathan’s life, as well as links to his Breathe4ALS organization, and a book of his photojournalism compiled by friends.
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could you please send Greenfield mailing address and what make the check to?
The Greenfields are a great family, please support
Greenfields mailing address please – check payable to ??
Similar to the others… can you pls share mailing address?
I do not feel comfortable posting it publicly. I’ll send it privately.