Thursday, April 22, 2010

ALS Event = Success!

On Saturday evening, we held our special ALS charity event to continue the journey toward achieving the mission Keith created - Project 2-4-20. Over 300 people came in support of Keith’s goal! It was a wonderful evening of dinner, dancing, a skeet shoot off, and lots of fun at the Rod & Gun Club. Mickey Andrews, Florida State University’s former defensive coordinator and Keith’s defensive coach at FSU, attended as our guest speaker, and he truly inspired the crowd with his encouraging words about Keith’s life. Numerous former FSU players were also in attendance.

It was certainly a night to remember, and I’m sure Keith is smiling down from heaven! Keith’s goal was to raise $2,042,020 for the fight against ALS and to live strong and well through February 4th, 2020. While ALS robbed him of his second goal, we are continuing to pursue his fundraising mission through Project 2-4-20. In doing so, we can provide funds for global cutting-edge research, new medical equipment, and home modifications for patients with ALS. The funds we raise are also directly supporting the ALS clinic at Mayo Jacksonville. Project 2-4-20 provides other ALS patients with hope for the future, an improved quality of life, and an opportunity for “one more day!”

I know Keith would say he is so happy about our recent fundraising successes, but I also know he would say we have to keep fighting! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the money we raised through Project 2-4-20 was the money that allowed researchers to find the cure!

Alecia Jones


I'd like to give a special thank you to our event sponsors!

Premier Event Sponsors - $5,000
All American Air-conditioning – Steve and Christine Chapman
The Bailey Group
Bill and Linda Young
MPC – Financial Services- Moreno, Peelen, Pinto &Clark

Gold Sponsors - $2,500
Burkhardt Sales and Service
Leonard’s Studio Photography, Printing, Publishing
Team One Orthopedics
Terrell Hogan –Wayne Hogan -Personal Injury Attorney &Civil Trial Specialist

Varsity Sponsors - $1,500
CDM Engineers
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas L. Johnson St. Augustine Oral &Facial Surgical Center
Edmiston and Edmiston, P.A.
Herbie and Annette Wiles and Herbie Wiles Insurance
Mowrey, Shoemaker & Beardsley, PL

Garnet Sponsors - $500
Allen and Betty Crosby- Elegant Events
Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Broudy’s Liquor
Burney’s Septic Tank Service Inc.
Kevin Parry
Ray and Linda Matuza

Blue Sponsor - $500
Blue Sky Farms- Danny Johns