Donations FYI

If you would like to make a donation via check, please make it out to:
Andy Russo for the benefit of Joe MacKool
To find out where you can send checks, please email Andy Russo at:
rusopro@yahoo.com
Thank you and God Bless!!!!!

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased at
Russo Produce
2100 Park St
Syracuse, NY, 13208
www.russoproduceco.com/

Five Star Audio
1912 Teall Ave
Syracuse, NY, 13208
http://www.fivestaraudio.net/

Change of Pace
1802 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY, 13208

Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the benefit. Any questions, concerns or if you need more info feel free to post a comment here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!!

We need reliable people to help make this benefit run smooth. We need people who are willing to go out posting signs and collecting donations, to help serve food/drinks, sell raffle tickets at, etc..... We are not asking for anyone to give up all their free time, we will take any help you are able to provide. If you are interested in helping please email me at vivalasun@aol.com, and I will be more than happy to share a task with you. THANKS!!!!!

Monday night meetings 7pm at expedx, 6485 Ridings RoadSyracuse, NY13206. Feel free to come in and pick up raffle tickets, signs and provide your ideas and suggestions too. Bring ANYONE and EVERYONE with you that's willing to help out - friends, parents, neighbors, siblings ANYONE we would greatly appreciate the help!!!!!

Messages to Joe

If you want to show Joe your love and support, feel free to post a comment for him to read.....

WRIST BANDS

I wanted to let everyone know I have the blue ' BREATHE' wristbands. $5 each. All donations will be contributed to the benefit for Joe. If interested, you can contact me via e-mail at mtisdell@alliancebankna.com..

Joe's Recovery

Tuesday July 31,2007
Joe had another check up in NYC. the doctor's are very pleased with his progress. His lung biopsy came back showing no signs of rejection. He continues to feel stronger everyday and participates in activities he hasn't been able to do in a long time. He is smiling alot more too....hahaha. He said it felt good to see all his friends and family and catch up at the benefit. He is going to the docotrs every three weeks for now because he is making such good progress!


Tuesday July 3, 2007
Another check-up down... Joe had his staples removed and pic line taken out. His numbers are still going up. Last week he was finally able to spend a day at the parkway with his nephew, something that he's not been able to do in a very long time. Together they covered 2 miles, I couldn't even do that myself on a good day...LOL!!!! I am so amazed at Joe's will and inspired by his determination. The doctor's are planning on taking the feeding tube out next visit and then he'll be back to "normal" (for lack of a better word). Some days are easier than others for Joe, but he keeps moving on....

Wednesday June 27, 2007
Joe just had his first check-up in NY yesterday and they were very pleased with his health. His numbers continue to go up and he's feeling better little by little. He made sure to hit up Angotti's as soon as he got home to satisfy that craving for "real" food. He's gaining weight too so watch out.....lol!!!!! So, that's the latest will keep everyone informed. On behalf of Joe and our family, we can't wait to see everyone in July and personally thank all of you for your support!!!!!


Thursday June 19, 2007
Just want to let everyone know how Joe's doing. He was released from the hospital on Friday June 15. He is making great progress and adjusting well to his new lifestyle. It's amazing to see him taking deep breaths and all without oxygen assistance. Though he does have a long road ahead, he is doing well and in good health. He hopes to be back in Syracuse Wednesday June 20. It's absolutely amazing, double lung transplant and going home three weeks later, a real miracle!!!

"Questions" email account

Is it possible to have an email acount set up as questions@joemackool.com where people can send questions if they have any to be answered by our fundraiser group?