Jerry Anselmo
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- Founder of the Brian Anselmo Memorial Foundation which honors his son who suddenly died at age 28. The BMA Foundation’s Dine and Dance With The Stars has allowed me to donate over $4 million to local charities.
- A proud Veteran who taught English to Vietnamese helicopter pilots during the Vietnam War. Former High School and College Football and Wrestling referee.
- Agent, Manager, and Speaker in the insurance and financial planning arena.
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Jerry Anselmo was born and raised in an Italian family in Saint Louis. He attended St. Margaret of Scotland elementary school and Saint Louis University High, later graduating from Rockhurst College. He served honorably in the Air Force, teaching English to Vietnamese helicopter pilots.
Jerry married Mary Ellen Anselmo in 1969, and together they raised three children—Julie, Lori, and Brian—and are proud grandparents to Massimo, Luca, and Francesca. After the passing of his son Brian, Jerry founded the BMA Foundation in 2009 to honor his son’s memory and to support children and animal welfare. The foundation has become a respected charitable organization in Kansas City, hosting popular fundraisers and helping numerous local causes.
A Story of Faith, Humor, and a Newfound Purpose After the Loss of a Child.
From the pages of my heartfelt memoir, When the Doorbell Rang, I share an unforgettable journey of resilience, healing and rediscovering my faith.
The Yellow Crocs Tour is more than a speaking series, it’s an invitation to laugh, cry, and reflect on how unexpected moments can transform our lives. Through personal stories, I try to inspire audiences to embrace faith, find strength in community, and uncover purpose in life’s most challenging situations.
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