🫶🏼 updates from #TeamJosé


Dear Reader,

It's been a couple of months since our last update and there are a number of things brewing that we want to share with you. This will be a quick note with more details to come.

  • REMINDER: a celebration of Life in Orlando, FL, will be hosted at Central Florida Public Media (fka WMFE) on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Many of you have already RSVP'd. Please feel free to share this link with friends, family, and colleagues who may have missed our previous announcements: https://teamjose.com/rsvp
  • TEAM JOSÉ: We have formally incorporated a nonprofit (TEAM JOSE) in the state of Hawai‘i and are awaiting 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. While still in the developmental phase, the initial focus is to continue Jose's efforts to "use his microphone" and support others still living with ALS to tell their stories, build community, and live with comfort and dignity.
  • ONLINE AUCTION: It was Jose's wish that some of his art collection be auctioned off after his passing and the proceeds be contributed to the FAJARDO INTERNSHIP FUND at Hawai‘i Public Radio. It's taken longer than expected, but we can finally share that the auction will occur during the month of May which is ALS Awareness Month.

Expect more details on ALL of these announcements in the next two weeks.

with immense gratitude for your continued support,

💗 Jen

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Team José initially served as a way for José and Jen to keep friends and family updated while also advocating for others living with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). With his passing, we're transitioning to becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports people living with ALS to tell their stories, build community, and live with comfort and dignity.

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For those who may have missed the initial save the date announcement, a celebration of life for José A. Fajardo will be hosted in Orlando on Saturday, June 28, 2025. If you already responded with your name and contact info, we've added you to the contact list for the event. If you haven't already done that, you may RSVP here to be notified as additional details are finalized: https://teamjose.com/rsvp We are also working on other ways to honor José's legacy and will be in touch again soon....

❤️🩹 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 · 1003 Bishop Street Suite 2700 PMB 51, Honolulu, HI 96813Unsubscribe · Preferences

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 · 1003 Bishop Street Suite 2700 PMB 51, Honolulu, HI 96813Unsubscribe · Preferences