Streich-Kest Family Creates Fund to Offset Vet Bills

The family of Jessie Streich-Kest, one of the two people struck and killed by a falling tree Monday night in Ditmas Park, has set up a fund to help with veterinary bills for Streich-Kest's dog, Max, who was injured when he was hit by the tree. 

After Max was removed from the scene, Ditmas Park resident Sherry Spergel took him to a nearby animal hospital where it was determined he might have suffered a head injury. Veternarians detected no broken bones, however, and were monitoring Max as of Tuesday night.

The fund will also offset other costs the family may incur going forward, a representative for the family said. 

Donations can be made in the form of checks made payable to The Jessie Streich-Kest Fund. Checks can be sent to the Jessie Streich-Kest Fund, care of the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, at 241 Water Street, 3rd Fl., New York, New York, 10038.

More information about the fund and updates on Max can also be found on the Jessie Streich-Kest Fund Facebook page.