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Local Soccer Coach Jason Thompson [Memorial Celebration 2/21/10]

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An UPDATE and REQUEST from Jason's Aunt Kathy:

"The chemo is taking its toll. As you last read, the tumors have appeared in his head. He also has an opportunistic fungal infection he is fighting. He is pretty quiet these days and his mom is falling apart watching."


"If you can see if anyone has or can get access to a small studio apt/condo in the Jacksonville area, it would be great. Jason will be there some more weeks and family needs somewhere to stay. They just need a place to sleep at the end of day and can all cram in together, nothing upscale."

If anyone here as any connections to places or people in Jacksonville who may be able to help, please contact Jason's Aunt Kathy through the website, www.kickingitforjason.com.

Thank You So Much,
Christian
 
"Kicking It For Jason" at Senor Mojitos & 'Bagging' It For Jason at Winn Dixie


[FONT=times new roman,times]Footy Folks, and All Others, of Northwest Florida and Beyond!
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[FONT=times new roman,times]Two Great Fundraising Efforts for Jason Thompson (read more here: http://www.sowal.com/bb/all-about-sowal/37260-local-soccer-coach-very-ill-cancer.html) and his family are being organized by Two Great Soccer Moms, Jahnette Giana and Kerri Price, and anyone and everyone who is willing to help out is more than welcome! [/FONT]
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ANNOUNCING FUND RAISING EVENTS FOR LOCAL YOUTH SOCCER COACH SUFFERING FROM RARE FORM OF CANCER : JASON THOMPSON

EVENT TITLE: Kicking It For Jason

Friends and fellow soccer enthusiasts have united to help offset health care expenses for Jason Thompson by creating a series of fund raising events. The first fund raising event for Thompson will be held July 18th from 3-7 P.M. at Senor Mojito's and is aptly named ?Kicking It For Jason'. Thompson is a volunteer youth soccer coach suffering from a rare form of cancer. He is currently undergoing treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Thompson is self-employed without health insurance. Everyone is invited to participate in event activities such as Stand Up Paddleboarding (S.U.P.), Beach and S.U.P.er Soccer, traditional and soccer volleyball, and dancing to live music. Local musician, Reed Waddle, is expected to play throughout the event. Friends of Jason have also gathered and will continue to gather items for a silent auction. Items up for bid will include one years worth of spa treatments from Ocean Elements Day Spa at Gulf Place, resort stays, golf packages, collage painting from Vineyard-Smith Art, photography packages, and many other offerings. Senor Mojito's has graciously offered to donate 15% of their food and beverage sales made during the fund raising event. Senor Mojito's is located directly on the Choctawhatchee Bay in Santa Rosa Beach at the foot of the 331 bridge. To make a donation and find out more please visit [URL="http://www.kickingitforjason.com/"]www.kickingitforjason.com[/URL] or call 850.543.8690. To provide an item or offering for auction, please contact Kerri Price at dogoodmarketing@gmail.com.


[FONT=times new roman,times]EVENT TITLE: Bagging It For Jason[/FONT]

[FONT=times new roman,times]Also, the 1st of several grocery bagging fund raising events at the Winn Dixie in Sandestin for Jason is two weeks away (July 17th), and they are starting to plan for shifts. Please email Jahnette Giana at [EMAIL="bjgiana77@yahoo.com"]bjgiana77@yahoo.com[/EMAIL] for your availability for that day and any subsequent dates. Dates are as follows:

FRI. JULY 17TH 11 AM - 9 PM
FRI. AUG 7TH 11 AM - 9 PM
SUN AUG 9TH 8 AM - 6 PM OR LATER IF NEEDED
FRI. AUG 14TH 11 AM - 9 PM
SUN AUG 16TH 8 AM - 6 PM OR LATER IF NEEDED
SUN AUG 23RD 8 AM - 6 PM OR LATER IF NEEDED
FRI AUG 28TH 11 AM - 9PM

** SHIFTS WILL BE SCHEDULED IN 3 HR INCREMENTS....WITH MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK ALL DAY. SHE WILL NEED 2 BAGGERS PER REGISTER AND THEY HAVE 7 REGISTERS. NOT ALL REGISTERS WILL REMAIN OPEN ALL DAY SO THEIR WILL BE OPPORTUNITIES DURING SLOW TIMES TO HELP SELL SHIRTS AND BRACELETS.

** IDEA IS FOR THE KIDS TO WEAR THEIR SOCCER SHIRTS, AND PARENTS AND VOLUNTEERS WEARING THE OTHER SHIRTS THAT WE ARE SELLING....ALL KIDS BAGGING WEARING THE BRACELETS, TOO!!

She has gotten a few responses for other days but nothing yet for the 17th. She[/FONT][FONT=times new roman,times] needs 2 adults at each entry way table. Plus 6-8 volunteers inside. That's 10-12 minimum. [/FONT][FONT=times new roman,times]Baggers, she need approximately 14-20 total for shifts throughout the day. You and your child's commitment of just a few hours can make a BIG difference. [/FONT]
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[FONT=times new roman,times]Please help out for either or both event(s) if you can![/FONT]

Sincerely,
D. Christian Franek
President
US98 Soccer
www.us98soccer.com
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I was just about to post! Thanks for posting this Christian. We'll have posters for local business's shortly. Please come all! Should be a lot of fun!
 
This is great, thanks to everyone who is doing so much to get these fundraisers going.

When we come back from mayo to keep the businesses going over the weekends, we also have been doing a little work setting up donation jars.

we have placed donation jars at the following local businesses:
- Copy Systems in Santa Rosa Beach off highway 98
- Magnolia House near Grayton Beach
- Bud and Alley's in Seaside
- Bank Trust in Grayton
- For the Health of it in Blue Mountain
- Big Daddy's bike shop in Blue Mountain
- Queen Bee Cupcakes in Seaside
- Barefoot BBQ in Seaside
- Harbor Docks in Destin

If you know of a business or own a buisiness that would like to participate in any form of fundraising, please contact us at medical@kickingitforjason.com

I'd like to thank all of the businesses and individuals that have been so supportive in this time of need. Jason and our faimly are deeply moved by the caring and generosity of this tight knit community. Any and all help, whether as a card, an email, or a financial donation are all greatly appreciated.

-Jerry ( Jason's brother)
 
I'm proud to live in a community where we come together to love and support each other.

I'll be there!:wub:
 
The list of donated items for the silent auction ---- INCREDIBLE... it grows hour by hour. The last few days have been an inspiration. People are calling with best wishes, donations, concern, compliments--- letting us know they want to help with the next fundraiser. I am so incredibly proud of this community. I cannot imagine a better place to live. Thank you all and we hope to see you there tomorrow. Bring your wet shoes, bring your kids, bring your checkbooks. Whatever you can give-- every bit helps. I just got word that the bagging it for Jason event has already reached the $1400 mark... had no idea that people buying groceries would donate so much in one day! WOW.

Sleep well and bring on the ball games tomorrow!
 
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