I’m a 1966 graduate of Urbana High School and writing in hopes of informing my former classmates that another needs our aid. Philip Roeth is in desperate need of a lung transplant and needs financial help. I remember Phil best in the UHS band, with a spirit that rivaled Sparky Climber’s!

I’m hopeful that at this charitable time of year anyone who is able might send a contribution to offset the costs of such a major procedure and the auxiliary expenses it entails. Contributions may be sent to Help Hope Live in honor of Philip Roeth, 2 Radnor Corporate Center, 100 Matson Ford Road, Suite 100, Radnor, Pennsylvania, 19087.

Help Hope Live is a non-profit organization for organ transplant recipients. It may be accessed online at www.helphopelive.org and typing in Philip Roeth.

My personal thanks, and Phil’s too, I’m sure.

Joseph Smith

West Palm Beach, Fla.