❤️🩹 Please forgive this belated and blunt update. I'm shamefully late sharing this news here, but for those who haven't yet received the news, after five years of living with ALS José is finally at peace. A bit more has just been posted to the #TeamJosé blog and your remembrances will be shared there soon, too. https://teamjose.com · 1631 Kapiolani Blvd Apt 1006, Honolulu, HI 96814Unsubscribe · Preferences
3 months ago • 1 min read
Whether you're a regular reader of the blog, have supported our GoFundMe, helped out as a lunch buddy, shared our story, responded to any of the advocacy opportunities we've shared, or are connected in any way – we would love to send you a José fan! Find out how in our latest update. https://teamjose.com · 1631 Kapiolani Blvd Apt 1006, Honolulu, HI 96814Unsubscribe · Preferences
5 months ago • 1 min read
We've just posted a shamefully belated recap of the Oct. 12 gathering at Blue Note Hawaiʻi and the #TeamJosé auction that followed. As we shared in our last update a couple of weeks ago, José had a pretty severe infection that resulted in sepsis about a week and a half after the event, so his well-being and comfort has been our priority. He's doing much better now and this long-awaited recap includes a ton of photos (+ a few videos!) and is not to be missed. https://teamjose.com · 1631...
5 months ago • 1 min read
It's been a busy few months in the lead up to the Oct. 12 event and online auction, coupled with José's recent health scare and related behind-the-scenes imperatives on the home front. Consequently, we've been remiss in sharing that the 2024 Hawai‘i Walk & Roll to Cure ALS hosted by the ALS Network is less than a week away. We've just posted a bit more about the event and how to participate on the blog. xoxo,Jen https://teamjose.com · 1631 Kapiolani Blvd Apt 1006, Honolulu, HI...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Readers of the #TeamJosé newsletter and blog may have noticed that José hasn’t been as present here this year as in past years. A combination of his ALS progression and a series of infections have made it harder for him to communicate. I’ve been reluctant to step in but decided that we’re overdue to share a meaningful update which you can read here: Finding our new groove xoxo,Jen https://teamjose.com · 1631 Kapiolani Blvd Apt 1006, Honolulu, HI 96814Unsubscribe · Preferences
5 months ago • 1 min read
Huge thanks to everyone who responded to our last message. We've added about twenty more auction items since our teaser announcement and are standing by for a few more anticipated submissions. In the meantime, bidding has opened! If you haven't already bookmarked the site, you can view it here: https://32auctions.com/teamjose And it's not too late! There’s still time to contribute an auction item. Just get in touch with us before the end of the day today (Thursday), and we’ll be sure to add...
6 months ago • 1 min read
It’s almost time! We are incredibly excited with how the #TeamJosé auction is coming together. There are already about 50 items on the site with another dozen or more in the queue (and being added as you read this note), and many more promised. Bidding won’t open until Thursday, Oct. 17 but you can take a peek now at https://32auctions.com/teamjose And it's not too late! There’s still time to contribute an auction item. The sooner the better, but if you get it to us by Thursday we’ll be sure...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Friends! We're less than two weeks out from the big shindig on Oct. 12, and the online auction is approaching fast, too. Get your ticket, or sponsor one! If you're planning to join us on Oct. 12 and haven't gotten your ticket yet, now's the time. You can also sponsor a ticket by entering the code WELOVEJOSE and choosing that option when it appears. Be part of our online auction No matter where you are in the world, you can be part of the #TeamJose online auction. View a sampling of...
6 months ago • 1 min read
For those who missed it, we’re casting a wide net for contributions to an online auction that will be timed to coincide with next month’s celebration at Blue Note Hawai‘i. To be clear: the event and auction are completely separate! You do not have to attend the in-person event to participate in the online auction. In fact, you don’t even need to be in Hawai‘i. I've just shared an update on the blog that includes a sampling of the incredible ideas friends + family have come up with so far....
6 months ago • 1 min read