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

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About to head out for the event. Please come Sowaller's! we look forward to having a big crowd! Senor Mojito's is at the foot of 331 bridge. From 3-7. Reed Waddle is playing and there is an awesome silent auction.

We have a volleyball net set up, games planned, and YOLO boards... all free...

Come join us!
 
A message from Jason :

I got this after I returned from the event. I wanted to share with those of you that were able to come, or have contributed to our fund raising efforts:

Kerri,

I’m not feeling up to writing too much, but if you could tell everyone thank you. I’m still truly amazed and thankful at how much everyone is putting into everything. I hope tonight goes well and wish I could be there and try out yolo’ing. By the way the flyer looks awesome.


Thanks for everything you’re doing,
Jason



 
Today while in Jason's room, we told him that the fundraisers were a great success. It's always so nice to tell him something uplifting. He hasn't gotten much good news lately, so good news in itself is great. But more important is the reaction from Jason. He is often moved to tears by the caring, support, and generosity shown by friends and strangers alike.

We can't even begin to express how much all of the time, energy, and love that everyone is putting into these events means to our family, and especially Jason. We are all so grateful to have such wonderful people surround and care for us so selflessly.

wishing there were better words to describe our gratitude... thank you.
Bless all of you!!!
Kim (Jason's mom)
Jerry (Jason's brother)
 

Everyone!

It appears Coach Jason may at least be feeling a little bit better, and he is even back in Santa Rosa Beach!

From his website:
[FONT=arial, verdana, sans-serif][SIZE=+0][FONT=arial, verdana, sans-serif]August 6

We received unexpected news on Tuesday that Jason would be released and have a break. So we are home today. Since his body had some reactions to the second round of chemo and two opportunistic infections, they want him to recover his strength and gain some weight before starting the next rounds. They also thought a change of scenery would help his outlook. He has an appointment to be readmitted on August 20, so we will leave on the 19th.

I was thrilled to have him in the car with me again. It was a very emotional homecoming for him; he was so happy to be back home where he loves to be.

We are going to arrange for a meeting place where we would like invite everyone to come. We will be calling Don Pedros to see if it will be OK to spend two hours some evening. Jason is very thin and weak and his immune system is still compromised. If you would like to see Jason, he would love to see you. Please come!!![/SIZE][/FONT]


However, the financial situation for our young friend and fellow community member is still dire. So please, if you can find some time, contact Janette Giana (bjgiana77@yahoo.com) about Bagging It For Jason and attend the Kickin' It & Rockin' It For Jason Event at Bluepoint at Destin Commons this coming Monday Night!

From Jahnette:
Ok, confirmed dates for grocery bagging at Winn Dixie (SRB) across from the outlets...all proceeds to benefit Jason Thompson and his fight with cancer!! Also to include all sales from a benefit table set up with t-shirts and rubber bracelets to sell each day....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. I 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.

** MY 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!!

Your help is appreciated and worth its weight in gold.

Cheers,
D. Christian Franek
President
US98 Soccer Club
www.us98soccer.com
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AS AN UPDATE:

Jason Thompson was rushed to the ER Friday and is in intensive care in critical condition. A very good local friend got an email from his mom this morning. It's very difficult for her to talk/write right now, but she said Jason is not conscious and on a respirator. She said it is very, very critical and Jason's father and brother are flying in.

Just keep praying that he'll pull through this.
 
Oh no I am so sad reading this. I've been reading his moms website updates regularly to see how he is doing. I do not know Jason, but his story has profoundly affected me.

Thoughts and prayers to Jason and his family.
 
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