BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The third annual Jonathan D. Daniels, MD Memorial School Drive returned Saturday. This giveaway was the dream of Dr. Daniels, who died in a house fire on July 4, 2022.
"A big community supporter and wanted to do all he can for his community," said Donna Ball, who worked with Dr. Daniels at the Jacobs School of Medicine.
It all happened in the parking lot of Care Medical Practice on Jefferson Avenue, the same neighborhood where Dr. Daniels ran a pediatric practice.
His adult daughters, Jordan and Jensen, also died in the fire at their North Buffalo home.
"He was a gentle, caring, wonderful man who would give anything to help you get through whatever you're going through," said Ball.
Before his death, Dr. Daniels had been working with his team to organize a school supplies drive. They now keep it running in his memory, giving away 300 backpacks to students K-8.
