"There’s a hero, if you look inside your heart. You don’t have to be afraid of what you are….And
then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on….” (Mariah Carey)
Hello Everyone!
Today I am honoring a very special individual and charity, The Joey
Conte Foundation. I wanted to dedicate
this blog to his legacy and to the charity his family & friends have
created in his honor. When I attended the motorcycle super show earlier this
year, I met some of Joey’s firefighter friends.
These boys were there to raise money in his honor for Sick Kids
Hospital. I thought it was sweet and I
had to help by not only purchasing a calendar but also by purchasing gala
tickets for April 17th 2015.
Joseph Conte, known as Joey, died in a tragic accident on October 24th
2011. He had a passion for outdoors,
animals and children. His dream was to
become a firefighter. Due to Joey’s loving
nature, his family and friends created the JCF foundation. They donate all money raised to Sick Kids
hospital, burn unit. They have raised approximately
$49,000 to date and are having their 4th annual Charity Gala on
April 17th at Paramount Conference & Event Venue. When I heard about this event, I just had to
lend a helping hand. I encourage you all
to come out to this event and meet his friends and family, and help Sick Kids
hospital. If you cannot make it to the
gala, please, please purchase one of the amazing calendars made in his
honour! 100% of proceeds go to the
hospital. For information on where to
buy one of these fantastic calendars or a gala ticket, please go to the
website: www.joeycontefoundation.com
or contact info@joeycontefoundation.com
Now, I had to have a little fun and wanted to find out why Joey loved
the idea of being a firefighter so much! LOL.
Yes, yes, his best friend Danny was nice enough to invite me to the fire
station. I had a great day watching and
learning about fire safety. I have to
say, these boys are strong!!! Danny, let
me put on his hat and that thing weighs more than me. LOL. I
have always had tremendous admiration for let’s just say: “911 boys and girls” LOL
I never realized however, how strong and in shape fighter fighters are.
WOWWW. Impressive! My heart will always have a special place for
anyone doing this line of work.
So, go get yourself a calendar. I have mine in my room signed and hanging
on the wall, (wink), OR come out to the gala and enjoy “A Night in Tuscany”. Yes, yes, it will be an Italian meal and
night. What can I say? I love my Italian food. Ha-ha. Help raise money for the Sick Kids Burn
& Plastic Unit, and help the JCF foundation keep Joey’s memory alive. I am
told there will be a special guest appearance.
I do not know who but I am sure the night will be a fun filled evening.
Until next time boys and girls...”remember, to always just be yourself,
it will eventually one day pay off…” I
hope I see you all at the gala on April 17th 2015. Now, I hope, you check out my pictures with
the firefighters!!! Calling, 911…..LOL (c)justbeingmeluvuholts
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My Friend and I enjoying our day at the FIRESTATION         |