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Gleason: a story of hope.

Gleason: a story of hope.

July 30, 2016 Musings

How is it possible to feel like your heart is breaking and be incredibly uplifted all in the same moment?

This afternoon, I had the good fortune to see Gleason, the documentary about former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who is living with ALS. The experience brought a rollercoaster of emotions, ranging from lighthearted laughter to incredible awe to heartfelt sobbing. I was inspired not only by Steve but also by his wife, Michel, both of whom showed undeniable strength, incredible fragility and vulnerability. And love. So much love.

Gleason a story of tenacity. And faith. It’s gut wrenching. And heartwarming. It’s a study of the power of refusal to accept one’s fate without a good fight, despite the most challenging of odds.

It’s a raw, complex look at relationships—of fathers and sons, of a husband and wife, mom and son, and the many friends whose love and support make the unbearable bearable.

It’s about living in the moment and creating a legacy. A celebration of the unwavering human spirit and perseverance through unimaginable challenges to which many would have surrendered.

But this is Steve Gleason.

No White Flags.

Gleason is so much more than a documentary. It’s a story of hope at a time the world desperately needs it.

Go see it. Bring your family and your friends. And bring lots of tissues.

And when you leave, you’ll be a better person for the experience.

See the movie in these theaters.

To learn more about the movie, click here: Gleason.

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The Beatles piano auction has ended with a bid of $98,888

This website initially was created to chronicle the quest for autographs from Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr on a piano created for East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity.  The epic journey is chronicled here: The Beatles Adventures, with posts featuring the signings here: Starr Struck and Sir Paul Says, “Yes.”

The auction listing is featured here: CharityBuzz.com. Proceeds from the auction have enabled East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity to provide an affordable home for a deserving veteran and his or her family.

CHARITY BUZZ AUCTIONS FOR HABITAT

Our CharityBuzz auctions of autographed works have ended. To see all of the artists’ works, click here: Hope for Habitat.
Pictured: Fiddle by Adam Sambola, signed by Charlie Daniels and band.

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Press Club of New Orleans Excellence in Journalism Awards:

First Place – PR Special Events – Blackout & Gold Second Line

Finalist – Lifestyle Blog, 2017

Public Relations Association of Louisiana – New Orleans:

Flambeaux Certificate of Merit, Special Event, 2018

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