How to help the Berkman family

SALISBURY, Md. – Many in the Salisbury community are aware of the tragic fire that devastated the home of longtime Salisbury University Men’s Lacrosse head coach Jim Berkman. There has been so much support shown the SU Alumni Association has released information for how the public can help the Berkman family.

While no one was home at the time of the blaze, three family pets unfortunately lost their lives.

The Berkman family is grateful for the outpouring of support they have received from SU students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as those from the greater Salisbury area, and national lacrosse and university athletics communities.

The family has said that gift cards from local restaurants, especially those known for good salads, would be useful, as they will be without a kitchen for the foreseeable future.

Gift cards and notes of encouragement may be dropped off at the SU Alumni House, 1120 Camden Ave., from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Those from outside the area may send cards and notes to: Berkman Family, C/O Salisbury University Alumni Engagement Office, 1120 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801.

For those who wish to honor of the Berkmans with a philanthropic gift, Coach Berkman welcomes continued support of the men’s lacrosse program.