Linda Aukett, a beloved member of the Youth Rally family, passed away Friday March 1, 2013. She was such a driving force in both the Youth Rally and the UOAA, that they would not have become what they did without her initiative to join with others and get them both going from what could have been the ashes. She will be missed by more people than we will ever know. Every camper as well as the parents whose hands she sometimes held to get their kid to camp. Every ostomate who got better coverage from their insurance due to the advocacy she pushed for. Every UOAA member who continues to benefit from the service and support it is able to offer ostomates, both new and old. She gives us all a great example to follow! And we will continue to do our best to carry on!

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A note from Paul Hastings:

Linda fought the bravest of fights...she conquered her first surgery after the removal of brain tumor, but it was caught too late. What a devastating loss, but what a beautiful life lived, and an angel now watching out for each and every one of the millions of people she loved and cared for: her beloved Ken, her beloved sister, the memory of the mom she loved so much, her kids and grandkids, her UOAA family and her rally family. What a very sad day for all of us...please remember to shower Ken with love and support...we must help him deal with the loss of the love of his life. I love you Linda and Ken.

Paul

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To send a message to Ken, please send to:

424 Bradford Ave.
Westmont, NJ 08108