Have you ever had an amazing dream?
Here is Dr. Arthur’s secret dream…. We want to make this happen for him for
his birthday and 10 years in practice anniversary this week – shh, it’s a HUGE
surprise.
For those who have known Dr. Arthur Nemchenko for any period of time – youknow he is one of the most humble, quiet, and gentle people on this Earth. Many
don’t know the struggles Dr. Arthur has endured. He rarely talks about them and
is very private.
So why share this? We are asking for help in making a personal dream come true.
Dr. Arthur came to America in 1992 from Russia. In Russia, he was a medical
doctor for 7 years. To get here – he had to work in factories and chicken farms in
Poland.
When he arrived in the US as a tourist, he arrived through Boston and
immediately went to New York. To support himself, he lived with a family friend
and began work on the Birge. For those who don’t know what that is – Dr. Arthur
would show up on the streets of Seagate in Brighton Beach around 5am with
other men. People would drive by looking for very strong men. They were paid
minimal cash for the day and had to do such back-breaking jobs as painting,
lifting, or moving furniture. In doing this job, he had many jobs that he moved
people into Park Avenue homes. He was inspired by the beauty of New York, and
has always loved the city. It was the kind of life beyond his wildest dreams.
Ah, but Dr. Arthur met Dr. Brandie – who is a self- described city-phobe - so King
of Prussia is where they made their home after Dr. Brandie was stationed here
for a job. If you ask Dr. Arthur about New York – his face lights up. He loves the
lights, Park Avenue, and the museums.
Many of you do know that after an inspiring professional seminar in Vegas (Parker) he began running last January with our first running club put together by our intern, Cordelia.
A Pop-Tart addict with his most strenuous sporting activity being chess, to
say he was not athletic was an understatement. But then running bit him badly
– he was hooked. In a year – he competed in 3 races and finished the year with
the Philadelphia Marathon - more amazing that he was 48 and just started running!
He now co-manages a class through Upper Merion Township to help others feel the joy of running and finishing races.
At the beginning of this year he saw an ad for the New York Marathon. He
contacted a charity, Team for Kids, and offered to run on their behalf. For Dr.
Arthur – this race means so much to him. It is where he got his first job – and
started all over. To return here after almost 20 years is deeply spiritual and has
incredible meaning to him.
He has committed to running the marathon and raising $2500. Here’s how you
can help...
If Dr. Arthur has touched your life over the years of knowing him,
whether it be through the office or as a friend in the community, please feel
inclined to donate anything in honor of his birthday which is this Friday, July 15.
Ideally, we would like to surprise him on Friday with a showing of your support of
his secret and deeply personal dream.
Please remember – This is a complete surprise to him so please don’t say a word
to him at all!!!!!
Here is the link to Dr. Arthur’s personal page: http://www.runwithtfk.org/Member/PublicPage/4180
We all think it would make his day!
Warmly,
Team KOP Wellness
