Starting with Carolin's daily update Thursday that Jason had been shown some words to read and he got them 100% correct on the first try. Another thing he can recall and won't have to relearn - so wonderful! His physical therapy went well also.
Friday we were very hopeful we would see a big crowd at the Crossing's Ruby's and all of you wonderful incredible friends and family who showed up made that hope into reality. We were absolutely blown away! Having called ahead the Shepard family had big long table down the middle on one side of the restaurant and we had 18 of us around it. As other friends arrived they lined the booths and tables all around us and then extended onto the other side of the place. It felt like the old days as we saw so many people from the FHS theater days - it was fun to catch up and good to see the other "techie" parents, (or should I say "ugly heads" ;) So many of Allison's friends were there to support her brother, and so many other very good true friends to us.
Matt Kinney was there and he's the man we really have to thank for putting this together! Guess we won't find out the totals until after tonight since it just ended but I'm excited to see what we all together achieved. Word coming down is that Matt is going to try to do one of these occassionally so will get you dates of the next one when available.
On August 14, 2012...Jason's life was forever changed...
All of our lives changed that day...
If you don't already know the story, you can read all about what happened that morning here. His mother, Amy Shepard, has created a blog for anyone that would like to follow Jason's Journey.
On October 12, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., we will be hosting a fundraising benefit that will highlight a great silent auction. The event will be held at the Shoresh ballroom, 2428 Pleasant View Road, in Adamstown, MD 21710. We are currently accepting donations of auction items. For more information, please email us at thejasonshepardfund@gmail.com.
Tickets are available for advance purchase by using the link below. Each advance purchase ticket is $20.00 which will include a free Jason Shepard Benefit wrist band, as well as complete access to the event. The event will feature a silent auction, raffles, music, choreographed entertainment, cocktail food, cash bar, and much more! Tickets purchased at the door will be $30.00.
We found out recently that Jason does not have disability so he will not receive any type of income during his long journey to recovery. His health insurance will only cover a certain portion of his rehab. Jason's siblings and their spouses will be hosting this benefit in his honor in order to raise money for him, his wife, Carolin, and their baby girl due in November.
All of our lives changed that day...
If you don't already know the story, you can read all about what happened that morning here. His mother, Amy Shepard, has created a blog for anyone that would like to follow Jason's Journey.
On October 12, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., we will be hosting a fundraising benefit that will highlight a great silent auction. The event will be held at the Shoresh ballroom, 2428 Pleasant View Road, in Adamstown, MD 21710. We are currently accepting donations of auction items. For more information, please email us at thejasonshepardfund@gmail.com.
Tickets are available for advance purchase by using the link below. Each advance purchase ticket is $20.00 which will include a free Jason Shepard Benefit wrist band, as well as complete access to the event. The event will feature a silent auction, raffles, music, choreographed entertainment, cocktail food, cash bar, and much more! Tickets purchased at the door will be $30.00.
We found out recently that Jason does not have disability so he will not receive any type of income during his long journey to recovery. His health insurance will only cover a certain portion of his rehab. Jason's siblings and their spouses will be hosting this benefit in his honor in order to raise money for him, his wife, Carolin, and their baby girl due in November.
*Please note: If purchasing multiple tickets, please "add a note" in your paypal payment and include the full name(s) of the additional ticket holders. Advance ticket purchases will be verified by these names on a list at the door on the night of the event.
There is lots more info up on the website. We are still in need of desirable items for the Silent Auction. With the hocky season in jeapordy not sure the Caps tickets are going to come thru for us. Any Nats, Orioles, and Redskins fan able to donate some tickets? Please don't hestitate to email www.the jasonshepardfund@gmail.com.
Off to bed as my eyes are closing on their own so will have to finish tomorrow - when even more miraculous things take place!
Off to bed as my eyes are closing on their own so will have to finish tomorrow - when even more miraculous things take place!
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