Karen Johnson's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Karen Johnson
In memory of: Joseph Neal Johnson
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Joey and I--our last Christmas together
About our nonprofit:
Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia
We are looking for funds to replenish our one-time medication assistance program. Patients who have sudden financial troubles can turn to us to pay for their medications, while we seek to redress their...
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Fundraising target: $5,000
Amount raised so far: $5,105.00
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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. My beautiful son, Joey, passed away in 2008 due to complications of epilepsy, a disorder he acquired at age 12. We never knew he could die from epilepsy, and the past year we have learned more than we ever wanted to know about a syndrome called SUDEP-Sudden Unexplained Death by Epilepsy. Simply put, SUDEP causes either the heart or breathing to suddenly stop in a person with epilepsy, even without the occurrence of a seizure. This  was the case with my son.

Though Joey never allowed epilepsy to dampen his enthusiasm for life, it ended up taking his life. His loss has been devastating to his family and friends. Now we want to support the Epilepsy Foundation, so that others can avoid the tragedy and loss that we have experienced. We will be sharing our family's story of loss at the upcoming walk. Please keep us in your prayers as it will be a difficult day.

We would be grateful for anything you can give to our cause. We will be participating in the Epilepsy Walk on November 8, but will continue our fundraising efforts till we reach our goal.  This website is simple to use and totally secure, and your donation is tax-deductible. Thank you so much for your generous support.

 

 

 

 


Online Donors to date:
Display Name Date  Comment
Joe and Karen 11/18/2009 We love you, Joey, and do this in your beautiful memory. 
Christel Smith 11/17/2009  
Steve Pollack 11/12/2009 In honor of Joey 
Steve and Melissa Swisher 11/12/2009 May Joey's life and legacy live on. We love you guys! 
Gene and Sue Mahn 11/10/2009 Dear Karen and Joe...It's our privelege to be able to donate in Joey's name. Love, Gene and Sue 
Greg and Cindy Knowles 11/9/2009 Your inspiring Karen. May your crusade help heal.  
Emily and Joshua Deu 11/9/2009 Love you guys! you are an encouragement to many.  
Erin Foster 11/8/2009 In honor of Joey 
Melissa Bumstead 11/7/2009 I'm glad you're doing this for Joey, he'd be proud. 
Cheryl Schoolland 11/7/2009 so ... so ... so much love! 
Kathy and Craig Englert 11/7/2009 We love and support you all the way.  
Steve Johnson Family 11/6/2009 In memory of Joey 
jeff & karen 11/6/2009 "In memory of Joey" 
alan miller 11/6/2009  
Penny Hewson 11/6/2009 You continue to inspire me Joe, I know you are watching over us all with love and a smile xo 
Pat McGuire 11/6/2009 We miss you, buddy. 
Layne and Steve Morgan 11/6/2009 With tears, hugs and forever love 
Kevin, Molly and Josephine Cox 11/6/2009 We miss you JJ. Love to the entire Johnson clan. 
Lisa Swanson 11/6/2009 Sending love and prayer your way!  
Carl & Joanie Andrews 11/6/2009 With Love 
Dave Zierler 11/6/2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with you! 
Elis MacDonald 11/5/2009 In honor of a beautiful person, to Joey! 
Anonymous 11/5/2009  
Pat & Kandi O'Brien 11/5/2009 For Joey! We love you guys! 
Steve & Janna Schlag 11/5/2009 In Loving Memory of Joey 
Harvey Shieh 11/5/2009 For Joey 
Cory Schoolland 11/5/2009 Joey's legacy will always live on. Love/miss you guys! 
Dennis and Marita Johnson 11/5/2009 Thinking of you! 
Stephanie, Adam, Ashley, Natalie & Marek Joseph 11/5/2009 Love you Karen. Hope you reach your goal. 
Eydis Rennan 11/5/2009 For Joey who always made everyone feel special. 
Gulnac Family 11/5/2009 Love you all. Our hearts and prayers are with you. 
Jim & Mackenzie Abraham 11/5/2009 We miss you tons Joe(y)! All our love you to you Papa Joe, Karen & family.  
Sean, JoAnne, Chase and Clare 11/5/2009 Miss your amazingness so much, Joey! 
Cousin Jackie 11/4/2009 I love you and support you Aunite K! I miss you J.J. 
Matt Calvani & Margaret Yao 11/4/2009 Joe, you're always present in our thoughts and lives. 
Rachel Kim 11/4/2009 Love you Cuy. So proud of you, Karen. 
Theo Laksmana 11/4/2009 Miss you brother. 
The Kreib Family 11/4/2009 Our prayers and support are with you daily. 
Lynne Andagan 11/4/2009 In memory of Joey 
Dan and Jamie Collins 11/3/2009 We love you guys. 
Jaime Borland 11/3/2009 Love you baby brother! 
Flowergardengirl 11/3/2009 Because the wonderful things you say about Joey and your family do then make my family precious. 
Jim Sisco 11/3/2009 Though it is a painful journey, you are not alone! 
Anonymous 11/2/2009  
Veronica Szabo 11/2/2009 Your family is an inspiration to me, thank you. 
Marina 11/2/2009  
Glenn and Alison Goldberg 11/2/2009 Joey continues to inspire good works 
Vivian Isaak 11/1/2009 Love you.  
Samantha Gregg-Montella 11/1/2009 God bless you and so proud of you! Something close to my heart as well with our little David. 
Brian & Crystal Singer 10/29/2009 We love you all so much.. Big hugs and kisses 
Melissa and Tom Placke 10/27/2009 God bless you, Karen, as you participate in this walk. 
Chris & Kealani Schmitt 10/18/2009 Thank you for touching the Epilepsy Foundation with your love & support. Missing you! Love & Prayers 
Jeri Kunkel 10/12/2009 You're awesome! Many prayers and blessings are you work toward this worthy cause. 
Richard & Sharon Spence 10/12/2009 Praying you achieve your worthy goal. 
Debbie Ashcraft 10/10/2009 Thank you for sharingyour beautiful Joey with us and for the heart you have to help others! Love you 
Peggy Allman 10/8/2009 I know I would have loved Joey, just as I love the rest of your family. Bless you and all you do! 
Scott and Garnett Dwyer 10/8/2009 So proud of you for this accomplishment! We love you and your wonderful family!! 
Sylvia & Mike Collins 10/7/2009 Blessings to you and your efforts to help others with this condition 
J&B Gillis 10/7/2009 In loving memory of this special man... 
kennycass 10/5/2009 Your lives demonstrate the depth of God's love & the power of his peace. Thanks for being lights. 
JR Thompson 10/5/2009 Miss you bruddah.  
elHefe 10/5/2009 Walk on (around the lake)! You'll never walk alone. 
DAVID AND DONNA WERNER 10/4/2009 IN MEMORY OF JOEY! GOOD LUCK IN REACHING YOUR GOAL! 
Frank Ferri 10/4/2009 The Johnson cup is always overflowing in love, thank you so much for touching so many! 
Valeria Strand 10/4/2009 "For a special family that raised a wonderful and godly son" 
Maisha Lauer 10/4/2009 For Joey...you are so missed my friend. I love you Johnson family!!! 
Cori Tylova 10/3/2009 In memory of Joey Johnson-son, brother, boyfriend, uncle, adventurer in life:your inspiration lives! 
shelly Lauer 10/3/2009 For Joey, who made everyone he met feel special. 
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* Total raised online: $5,105.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $5,105.00
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