Lynbrook Family Seeking Support for Hemophilia Benefit

"Christopher's Crew" is at it again.

Lynbrook 8-year-old Christopher Ambrosio was born with hemophilia, a severe genetic blood disorder.

The West End Elementary student, with the help of his family and team, has been involved with the annual "Walk Along The River" in New York City's Riverside Park for the past seven years.

The walk was started by a family in the city whose son also suffers from severe hemophilia. Ambrosio has his own team for the event -- Christopher's Crew -- which has done quite a bit of fundraising over the last two years.

According to Christopher's parents, Kelly and Danny, Christopher’s Crew was the No. 1 fundraising team nationwide in 2011 and again in 2012.

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"Out of 21 walk sites around the country and over hundreds of walk teams, this past year Christopher's Crew raised more than $30,000," Kelly and Danny said.

The family is hosting a fundraising dinner on March 8 at the Coral House in Baldwin. The event will run from 8 p.m. until midnight. Tickets are $50.

"Christopher is our hero," his parents said. "He is an amazing, brave boy who faces daily challenges a little boy shouldn’t have to go through. He is our inspiration and strength."

For more info about the walk, visit www.hemophilia.org/walk, select a walk event, New York, then find and select team: Christopher’s crew.

Any questions about the fundraiser or event can be sent to Kelly at kambrosio23@yahoo.com.