I have survived
I have been to Costa Rica and I have been liberated. It was and still is amazing. I have no pain, I have feeling in both my feet and hands. My balance has return and I can walk up right like a man. I have no brain fog…lol that’s bad stuff. Best of all I feel in control of my life. I have a lot of working out to do but no matter how hard it is I improve daily. You can check out my frist day in Costa Rica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGf1d8Sb8fY
The day of my liberation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-PEovacBaM
I thank everyone who helped make this happen. A big shout out to Mark Belbin and his company Wavelore. I will keep you posted on my progress and much thanks once again
John
Big day tomorrow
Hey everyone,
John’s surgery is tomorrow, and we’ll keep you as updated as we can. He has met with the docs, had he pre-op exam and started physio.
Keep him in your thoughts tomorrow.
A note from John
“Today is the best day of my life. Seven years of misery and only one day for each year of misery to go to liberation. It now seems in sight..Much, much thanks for everyones’ help.”
- John
John posted that today on his Facebook wall and I think it so inspiring and so uplifting. Please leave a comment here and show your continued support. Without all of you, this would not be a dream, it would not be possible.
Like this:
Sending out Thanks!
Here’s a big shout out to everyone who has been helping out recently:
In no particular order and hoping no one has been left out:
Pro Audio
Shoppers
Robins Nest
Bell Aliant
Bowmark
The Kozy Glo
Tickle Trunk
Cohens Furniture
Wavelore
Dave Fitzpatrick & Family
Larry Seymore
Juanita Lidster
Liz Sullivan
Ward Pike
Terri-Lynn Eddy
Fitz & Chips (& Gravy)
Fred Humber
Lew Skinner
Christing Saunders
Andrew Pretty & Family
Waterstreet Variety
Ultramar
Robins Nest
Bulk Food Store
Sea Side Lounge
Treasure Trove
Avalon Ford
And of course the massive circle of John’s Family and Friends.
It means so much to all of us that you are helping realize this dream. We are so close right now and still accepting donations. Please click on the link on the right hand side and do your part to make this happen.
Cheers.
“Benefit for John Reid” – This Saturday!
After quite a bit of planning and organizing, an amazing list of musicians will be donating their time to fulfill a dream never thought possible. The Benefit for John Reid will be waiting for you Saturday Night at the Kozy Glow Lounge in Spaniard’s Bay!
Bring your generous spirit and be prepared for a night of pure entertainment! Some of the best acts in Newfoundland are coming out to share their support of John and we hope you all will do the same.
We truly appreciate everyone’s support and promise to keep you posted with as much detail as possible while John is in Costa Rica.
John’s surgery is Dec 15th, just over a month away. Please. Help us reach our goal.
Cheers.
We’ve got your Saturday Evening plans right here:
Join us for an evening of old fashioned Newfoundland dancing and skits.
Free will donation at the door.
A grand time to be had by all.
Who: Well you and your friends of course
What: Benefit concert for John
Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Bay Roberts, NL
When: This Saturday Oct 30th, from 7:30-9:30
Why: Because you like to have fun and contribute to a great cause How: By any means you can
See you there!
Amazing honor for an amazing friend
David Fitzpatrick has been an amazing family friend for many many years. He’s a talented musician, producer, and song writer. Its for those writing skills that he was just awarded the “Collective Works” placement from the Song of The Year songwriting contest.
Congratulations David!!!
Interested to hear what all the fuss is about? View his ReverbNation website, with blog links, here: http://www.reverbnation.com/artist_55262. Listen to his music and check out his merch while you are there. An amazing collection of music for sure.
You can go to http://www.thefitzbrothers.com/ for everything Fitz.
David is also the main organizer behind a huge benefit for John coming up November 6th. He has been instrumental (no pun intended) in securing some of the best acts in Newfoundland. You can have a look at the benefit poster in a previous post. Block out that date in your calender cause you not going to want to miss it!
Listen to David’s latest now: Liberation (Get Up)
Cheers.
Liberation (Get Up) – An Original Song
A beautiful and uplifting song. A wonderful tribute to an amazing father and friend. A gift for anyone touched by MS.
The song, “Liberation (Get Up)” was written, produced and performed by John’s good friend David Fitzpatrick, and is sung by John’s daughter, Katherine MacDonald.
Add a new song to your iPod playlist: Its just $1.99 to download and all proceeds go to The John Reid Liberation Fund. Listen and download here: http://www.reverbnation.com/store/store_for_song/5603225
You’ll find it at song number 29 on the player.
Enjoy!
Even MORE bands added to the Nov 6th Benefit Concert !!
Check out the updated to this amazing line up! There’s still a LONG way to go to reach our goal. Come out on Nov 6th and show your support, and have a great time while you are at it 
Big Thanks to Andrew Pretty and the gang from Trinity Bay
There was an old fashioned Newfoundland variety show with skits and music held Saturday night in Dildo, NL in aid of John’s journey. They raised over $1500! Huge THANK YOU to Andrew Pretty for organizing. If anyone has any pics, we’d sure love to post them.
Cheers and many thanks.
