Couple solicited $3K in donations, Syracuse visit by faking son's cancer

[BobPSU92]

See the link below. From the article:

"A couple from central New York fabricated a 2017 story about their son having cancer, soliciting about $3,000 in funds for his recovery and a visit with the Syracuse University football team, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office.

Syracuse.com reported that Martin and Jolene LaFrance faked the story of their son, CJ LaFrance, having Hodgkin lymphoma, and set up a GoFundMe page that received $3,334 in donations.

The family was also invited to attend a Syracuse practice in August 2017, where CJ, then 9 years old, met with the student-athletes and played catch with receiver Ervin Philips and linebacker Kielan Whitner. Quarterback Eric Dungey shared throwing tips and head coach Dino Babers offered his well wishes.

CJ's parents said their son also bonded with two-time cancer survivor Roy Wittke, Syracuse's director of player personnel. After the visit, the boy's uncle continued the fabrication, saying CJ's cancer had been upgraded to Stage 3 and that he had undergone both radiation and surgery.

The four-month investigation by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office "conclusively" learned that CJ had never been diagnosed with cancer. His parents were charged with scheme to defraud and endangering the welfare of a child. They will appear in court on May 16 to be arraigned."

http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ory-money-visit-syracuse-orange-football-team

What is the matter with people?

 

[PSU Mike]

See the link below. From the article:

"A couple from central New York fabricated a 2017 story about their son having cancer, soliciting about $3,000 in funds for his recovery and a visit with the Syracuse University football team, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office.

Syracuse.com reported that Martin and Jolene LaFrance faked the story of their son, CJ LaFrance, having Hodgkin lymphoma, and set up a GoFundMe page that received $3,334 in donations.

The family was also invited to attend a Syracuse practice in August 2017, where CJ, then 9 years old, met with the student-athletes and played catch with receiver Ervin Philips and linebacker Kielan Whitner. Quarterback Eric Dungey shared throwing tips and head coach Dino Babers offered his well wishes.

CJ's parents said their son also bonded with two-time cancer survivor Roy Wittke, Syracuse's director of player personnel. After the visit, the boy's uncle continued the fabrication, saying CJ's cancer had been upgraded to Stage 3 and that he had undergone both radiation and surgery.

The four-month investigation by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office "conclusively" learned that CJ had never been diagnosed with cancer. His parents were charged with scheme to defraud and endangering the welfare of a child. They will appear in court on May 16 to be arraigned."

http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ory-money-visit-syracuse-orange-football-team

What is the matter with people?

I know what you mean. Syracuse? At least shoot for some value ...

 

[BobPSU92]

I know what you mean. Syracuse? At least shoot for some value ...

They could have seen France with michigan.

 

[LionJim]

What this board needs is a "2018 People Are Assholes" thread.

Seriously, this will follow them for the rest of their lives. Idiots.

 

[Player2BNamedL8r]

How sad that going forward, institutions are going to have to create a vetting process to make sure kids are really sick.

“So your child is really sick and meeting his favorite athlete would perk him up? Prove it. “

 

[BiochemPSU]

May they never have to deal with a kid who actually has cancer.

 

[anon_xdc8rmuek44eq]

See the link below. From the article:

"A couple from central New York fabricated a 2017 story about their son having cancer, soliciting about $3,000 in funds for his recovery and a visit with the Syracuse University football team, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office.

Syracuse.com reported that Martin and Jolene LaFrance faked the story of their son, CJ LaFrance, having Hodgkin lymphoma, and set up a GoFundMe page that received $3,334 in donations.

The family was also invited to attend a Syracuse practice in August 2017, where CJ, then 9 years old, met with the student-athletes and played catch with receiver Ervin Philips and linebacker Kielan Whitner. Quarterback Eric Dungey shared throwing tips and head coach Dino Babers offered his well wishes.

CJ's parents said their son also bonded with two-time cancer survivor Roy Wittke, Syracuse's director of player personnel. After the visit, the boy's uncle continued the fabrication, saying CJ's cancer had been upgraded to Stage 3 and that he had undergone both radiation and surgery.

The four-month investigation by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office "conclusively" learned that CJ had never been diagnosed with cancer. His parents were charged with scheme to defraud and endangering the welfare of a child. They will appear in court on May 16 to be arraigned."

http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ory-money-visit-syracuse-orange-football-team

What is the matter with people?

 

[Colorado Man]

See the link below. From the article:

"A couple from central New York fabricated a 2017 story about their son having cancer, soliciting about $3,000 in funds for his recovery and a visit with the Syracuse University football team, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office.

Syracuse.com reported that Martin and Jolene LaFrance faked the story of their son, CJ LaFrance, having Hodgkin lymphoma, and set up a GoFundMe page that received $3,334 in donations.

The family was also invited to attend a Syracuse practice in August 2017, where CJ, then 9 years old, met with the student-athletes and played catch with receiver Ervin Philips and linebacker Kielan Whitner. Quarterback Eric Dungey shared throwing tips and head coach Dino Babers offered his well wishes.

CJ's parents said their son also bonded with two-time cancer survivor Roy Wittke, Syracuse's director of player personnel. After the visit, the boy's uncle continued the fabrication, saying CJ's cancer had been upgraded to Stage 3 and that he had undergone both radiation and surgery.

The four-month investigation by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office "conclusively" learned that CJ had never been diagnosed with cancer. His parents were charged with scheme to defraud and endangering the welfare of a child. They will appear in court on May 16 to be arraigned."

http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ory-money-visit-syracuse-orange-football-team

What is the matter with people?

The article doesn't say how law enforcement began to suspect fraud.

 

[Madsol]

How sad that going forward, institutions are going to have to create a vetting process to make sure kids are really sick.

“So your child is really sick and meeting his favorite athlete would perk him up? Prove it. “

Wouldn't be surprised to see schools/teams just rely exclusively on organizations like Make a Wish to do the vetting and arranging of these things. Just tell people, sorry you have to go thru Make a Wish if you want to set up a visit.

People are sick. So desperate for $3,000 that you force your 9-year old to play along with the hoax and risk him being messed up with guilt and shame for having participated. Unreal.

 

[BobPSU92]

How sad that going forward, institutions are going to have to create a vetting process to make sure kids are really sick.

“So your child is really sick and meeting his favorite athlete would perk him up? Prove it. “

 

[Cletus11]

see all the time fake charities and even 'real' charities that only give a few percent of all the money received to actual charity while the owner's of the charity pay themselves high six figure salaries.

 

[psu00]

Unfortunately, this type of scam is becoming more common. Every few months or so I see an article about a similar situation.

 

[Nitt1300]

maybe 20 years in prison would teach them some ethics

 

[Victor E. Bell]

The article doesn't say how law enforcement began to suspect fraud.

If I had to guess, I'd say somebody who knew them probably got and dimed them out.

 

[Player2BNamedL8r]

maybe 20 years in prison would teach them some ethics

The poor kid having already been raked through the coals, goes into foster care which in/of itself is a crap shoot. Way to go parents of the year !!

 

[Nitwit97]

Wouldn't be surprised to see schools/teams just rely exclusively on organizations like Make a Wish to do the vetting and arranging of these things. Just tell people, sorry you have to go thru Make a Wish if you want to set up a visit.

People are sick. So desperate for $3,000 that you force your 9-year old to play along with the hoax and risk him being messed up with guilt and shame for having participated. Unreal.

I thought that is how it is usually done anyway.

 

[artsandletters]

View embedded media

George also established The Human Fund.