Hi! Just a quick recap of the night for those who couldn't be there last night. The night started with some drinks and appetizers and a meet and greet with Joel in the main lobby of the Globe Theatre. Next was the hilarious read through of the script "Hair Comes the Judge." The cast was amazing but there were a few other standout roles that went to the people in the audience! Scripts were handed out ahead of time to a few people who had to follow along and shout out lines during the reading. Just a few memorables include Kenny as the Stranger at the Ruby, Sara and Alana as teenagers, and of course Shane and his "Keep the Change" line. After the reading some thank-yous were had, and Joel received standing ovations from over 400 people!!!!! Jen was also seated next to Joel, and also received a standing ovation! What a night! Brent Butt then took the mic and raffled off some door prizes including items like a Rider football (signed by the entire team!!!), a gift certificate from the Freehouse, and a cooler full of summer fun (aka B-E-E-R). The night was topped off with more food and drink and chatting! I know Joel wanted to offer his own personal thanks on here later, so stay tuned. And again thank you to all who took part (Virginia Thompson, David Storey, Brent Butt (Brent Leroy), Gabrielle Miller (Lacey Burrows), Fred Ewanuick (Hank Yarbo), Eric Peterson (Oscar Leroy), Janet Wright (Emma Leroy), Tara Spencer-Nairn (Karen Pelly), Lorne Cardinal (Davis Quinton), and Nancy Robertson (Wanda Dollard). Also a HUGE thanks to Cavan Cunningham who MC'ed (aka Mayor Fitzy). He was a riot!The Globe Theatre...especially Ruth, Soho and Crave (best food and drinks ever!) the volunteers and of course all the people who came out and supported Joel on his path to recovery. Also, Becki Hui who designed the awesome logo,Holly Baird-Pinch (who helped hugely!) and of course Richelle Bourgoin and (who didn't want to be mentioned but is the publicist and amazing friend of Joel's)! And of course CTV for letting all this happen! We don't know the exact amount raised but it was a LOT! More thanks to the Freehouse, the crew of Sabbatical, and all of the other wonderful people who have raised money. There are no words big enough to describe it all! More to come from Joel himself, but as you can tell, last night ROCKED!
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Last night was awesome!!! I am so happy I could be a part of it and be there for you Joel!! I really liked your attire Joel, very stylish as per usual!!!
I don't think I have ever had such tasty appetizers and the champagne was delicious, i think i will have to put fruit in my drinks more often!
Well I have always liked corner gas, but I love it even more!
I am going to come visit you soon, and check out your pad!!
Love ya
Jaylyn
We are sitting in Joel's room listening to him "sawing logs" (he even fell asleep during his stretching physio this morning)- he had quite a night!! As we all did - thank you soooo much to everyone for creating such an amazing event for Joel! Your ongoing support and commitment is appreciated more than you can ever know. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Love and many hugs,
Donna and Jan
Hey -- great night last night, Joel!!! Your rowing friends are SO proud of you.
Everyone watch for more information coming shortly about the Regina Rowing Club's "small" fundraiser, PULL FOR JOEL, this Friday and Saturday during the Northwest Invitational Rowing Regatta. Friends and family are going to have an opportunity participate in the sport of rowing on Pine Island, right behind Wascana Rehab. We'll send more info to Jacqui to post on the Blog later today.
Love ya, Joel!!!!!
Joel - I trust that even though Court & Pavi were the ones respresenting us there last night - I still hold title as favourite first cousin - Court can maybe make a stab at second cousin, but there will have to be some blood work done.
Heard it was incredible - there in spirit. So much love
ally
Joel,
Me and Regan had a fantastic time last night at your benefit. We are big Corner Gas fans, plus it was great running into all kinds of people you know. I look forward to catching up to you again this weekend at North West. I won't be the fastest I've ever been, but at least I should be entertaining.
Garett
Morning cuz --- I talked to CB this morning and had goose bumps listening to her recap the night and festivities. Yup --- you're pretty cool. I'm missing you today and thinking of you often.
love you.
hi Joel!
Last night was incredible....soo touching and soo moving! What great motivation for your road to recovery!
Mom and i really had a great time and enjoyed seeing the family! Makes us miss you guys a whole lot more.
You looked fantastic...you are already making an unbelievable amount of progress.
I will see you in the next couple of weeks.
Stay strong and keep up the great work.
Love Jenn
I had so much fun last night Joel! And now I'm tired and don't feel like working. It is all your fault. You are terrible. Actually, you're okay...I guess.
I guess it could be worse...I could be Daryl this morning!
Love you!
xox
Richelle
PS - Remind Jacqui to give Jen my phone number. I think she's going to forget. She's bad like that.
Hey BD,
The word on the street is you're a huge pimp? Sounds like last night rocked the socks off some pretty special people. My old man said he laughed the entire time. You didn't get Gabrielle’s number did you? Cause that would be awesome if you passed that on to this guy. Just kidding.......well not really. Keep fit and have fun Studly, see you soon!
Hey Joel,
Just wanted to let you know I plugged you in my Rider blog. http://communities.canada.com/reginaleaderpost
/blogs/wagner/default.aspx
You are great and I hope you know that!
love court
Hey Joel, from what I heard from Court and read on the blog, last nite was your nite. Stay strong. Uncle John
wish i was there!
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