“Andrew’s Crew” Fundaiser at Jalapinos This Wednesday March 9, 2011

Posted on March 4, 2011 by
Hi Joey,
My 2-year old son, Andrew Johnson, is a happy, outgoing, gutsy boy who has End Stage Renal Disease. He will receive one of my kidneys on March 29th at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children. We are walking in the National Kidney Foundation Walk this May at the Franklin Park Zoo. Our walk team, “Andrew’s Crew”, is holding a fundraiser this Wednesday at Jalapeno’s. 10% of the profits will go to the Andrew’s Crew team.
The “Andrew’s Crew” National Kidney Foundation page gives a nice history of Andrew:
Also, the Boston Herald has been following him. They will have another article around transplant time. Here are a couple of the articles from last year:
I would really appreciate it if you could publicize the Jalapeno’s fundraiser if you have the space.
Thank You!
Tara Johnson
(One proud momma)

About Joanne

I am a live music advocate and seek to share the news of bands playing at local venues in my home town. Being drawn to blues mostly but embrace all kinds of music. Funny most people say they do not like rap but I have heard some pretty good stuff from a local band called Da One 8 now know as The Dmus Sound Project. They are a class act. If you see a posting for them check them out and see for yourself. One does not have to go over the bridge to hear some real fine tunes, however there are some bands that draw you elsewhere. I hope this blog is a good use to you as it is to me. Enjoy, Joanne
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3 Responses to “Andrew’s Crew” Fundaiser at Jalapinos This Wednesday March 9, 2011

  1. Tara Johnson says:
    March 4, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    Thank you for posting Joanne!

    Reply
  2. Karen Nee says:
    March 6, 2011 at 10:02 am

    I would just like to add that, besides being a proud momma, Tara is also a lovely, strong, gutsy woman. As anyone who has ever been the parent, grandparent, relative, etc. of a child in need of special healthcare knows, Tara and her husband, Kevin, have been strong but have been through a lot through wonderful Andrew’s two years.
    I would urge anyone who has had a special child touch their life (and not many have not!) to attend this fundraiser.
    Thank you!
    Tara’s “Auntie Karen”

    Reply
  3. Steve Bodiford says:
    March 21, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Amazing story!!! So glad I came across this… hope you and your family are doing well. Love the family pics … :)

    Steve

    Reply

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