Adam’s Gifts Bring Hope to Others Adam Gerver, 32, was truly one of a kind. He possessed seemingly limitless talent and always found joy in helping others. “Adam dreamed of saving lives – either by becoming a surgeon or through music,” said Howard (Howie) Gerver, Adam’s father. “As a little boy, he wanted to invent a musical chip to put under a person’s skin to help them heal and feel better. While he was never able to do that, he did ultimately save lives by being an organ donor.” At times, Adam’s many impressive achievements left others in awe. He was a talented musician who mastered five different instruments and was honored with an award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). He also taught himself how to play chess and quickly earned a 95th percentile national ranking after defeating opponents with decades of competitive experience. He was a former class president at Ramapo High School, an exceptional student who earned a Master’s Degree in Finance from Case Western Reserve University, and a skilled tennis player and golfer. In his spare time, he wowed his opponents in Scrabble, Words with Friends and Monopoly Deal. He also took great pride in his game-winning home run in 8th grade – which happened to be his only home run in youth baseball.
Saul and Stephanie Hochman share a joyous moment following Saul’s successful kidney transplant. “I am forever grateful to Adam and his family for their kindness and generosity and for giving me a second chance at life,” said Saul.
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