Community Corner Leg-Saving Surgery Helps Santa From Brick Spread Cheer At Freehold Raceway Mall A serious infection put Ron Fierro at risk for leg amputation. An Ocean Medical Center vascular surgeon saved his leg and his Santa season.
Santa Ron Fierro of Brick hugs Dr. Nicholas Russo, the vascular surgeon at Ocean University Medical Center who performed a bypass, saving Fierro’s leg when a painful infection made amputation a possible outcome. (Hackensack Meridian Health) Santa Ron Fierro shares a moment with Dr. Nicholas Russo, Russo’s wife and their newborn son, as they celebrate Fierro’s recovery from a serious infection in his leg that could have required amputation. (Hackensack Meridian Health)
BRICK, NJ — Ronald Fierro loves the Christmas season. He loves hearing from children what they’re wishing for under the tree and making fun memories for children.
You may have seen him in action — at the mall or maybe at a private event — dressed in his red suit with his most jolly smile at the ready, because Fierro plays Santa Claus. It’s a role he’s deeply invested in; he’s attended Santa school and he’s even a member of the International Brotherhood of Real-Bearded Santas.
Santa Finds His Wish Granted Through Leg-Saving Surgery In Brick
