VIETNAM VET RUNNING FOR WOUNDED NAVY MEDIC
Richard (Sal) Salcido M.D. Prof. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pennsylvania has partnered with the Chester County Hero Fund in support of Jay Raffetto, a Navy Corpsman who was seriously injured in an IED explosion in Afghanistan. On October 30th Dr. Salcido will run the Marine Corps Marathon to support Jay Raffetto’s rehabilitation efforts. 
Jay lost both legs above the knee, his left arm above the elbow and three fingers on his right hand. He faces a long road to recovery and is currently working on his rehabilitation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he and his wife Emily go to therapy twice a day.
If you would like to support Corpsman Jay Raffetto as a sponsor of Dr. Salcido’s Marathon Run with a contribution, donations can be made directly to the Hero Fund through the “DONATE NOW” button on this web site or by sending to the address in the “Contact” section. Your entire donation will go to benefit Jay and is tax deductable. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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You can also print the “Dr. Salcido Marine Marathon Run” form below.