We wish to thank everyone for all the support we receive every day.
We also wish to share with you, what others are doing to help us
help you all.
To everyone at St.Raymonds,
Thank
you for your generous gift,toys and compassion. Your actions should
be emulated and embraced by all. You have helped the Fealgood
Foundation help 9/11 heroes during the holiday season,and for that
you all are our heroes. St. Raymond not only empowered the spirit of
Christmas,but you have set the standard high for others to
follow,because it is all of you who also has the true spirit of the
American spirit. God bless you & your families. "GO RAVENS"
HAPPY HOLIDAY'S
John Feal
West Virginia Buchannon
October 2008
To Everyone in Buckhannon West Virginia
&
The Poling's
Feola's Flowers
A Govenor's Inn
Diane's Hallmark
Sir Charles Inn
Buckhannon Krogers
Daily Grind
Sunset Graphics
Anita's Flowers
First United Methodist Church
West Virginia Wesleyan College B-U HS Band,Art,Social
Studies Dept's
Deca
Pro-Start
West Virginia Wild Life
Monongahela National Forest
Region 9 (Cameron Crisp- fire dispatcher)
Jeanie Hyre
The Cutright Family
Meeka ,The Jenkins & The Kesling families
Thank you is not enough for the warm
compassionate welcome, stay and send off the Fealgood Foundation and
9/11 responders received from the amazing people of Buckhannon West
Virginia. 7 years ago this country came together after 9/11/01 and
united as Americans and showed the true spirit of this country. There
was love and compassion for our nations heroes. But somewhere along the
way we lost that feeling. Maybe due to poor leadership, bad politics,
people tending to forget, or we just moved on. But let me tell you the
town of Buckhannon West Virginia did not forget or lose that American
spirit. In fact this small town nestled in the hills of W.V , proved to
9/11 responders and the Fealgood Foundation that compassion and love
still resonates in this great country. The amazing acts of giving and
caring by these incredible Americans should be emulated and embraced by
all. We went down to their town to tell them of our stories about 9/11
and we came home telling everyone about a place called Buckhaanon W.V,
and I can say without any hesitation this has been the best day of my
life since that horrific day 7 years ago. From the time we arrived, till
the time we left the town of Buckhannon, they treated us like heroes,
from a marching band, to an enthusiastic crowd of high school students
(GO BUC'S) to a college that listened to the gripping stories of the
responders, to an amazing gathering at the church, were we shared
stories and laughed and cried together. And most of all receiving the
key to your town,which I now believe is the gate to heaven. So thank you
is not enough, but the memories of our visit will last a lifetime. God
bless you all.
“Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure”
Abraham Lincoln
Sincerely John Feal
9/11 responder
Advocate
Civilian above and beyond Congressional medal of
honor recipient
Living organ donor
President & Founder of the Fealgood Foundation
Freedom Run & Festival
May 10, 2008
Thank you, Bergen County Harley Davidson-Buell, and everybody
who showed up to support this event. We also express our appreciation to all the sponsors,
shown below, who took part in this amazing effort to bring
awareness to our cause.
Adelphi University Symposium for Awareness
on Environmental Pollutants & Disease April 8, 2008
The Fealgood Foundation wishes to thank Adelphi University,the
Science department,and the students who put this event together on
April 8th. We are not only humbled,but honored as well as the
students and faculty listened to 9/11 responders & heroes tell their
stories one by one for 2 hours. It is the great institutes like
Adelphi University that will produce tomorrows leaders and young men
and woman who will hopefully change the landscape of the way we
think and act in this country. God bless you all and thank you for
everything Professor,Brandon,Dan, and everyone else
John Feal
Kevin O'Connor Fundraising Event at Country Kitchen in Smithtown, NY
April 6, 2008
On Behalf of the FGF,I wish to thank The Scooter
Store,Harmar Lift, and the Country Kitchen for helping us at the FGF
help one of yesterday's heroes. The compassion and generosity shown
by your businesses is unmatched and hopefully emulated by others.
With your help,and Congressman Bishop & Legislature Kennedy's
presence and sincere words,I truly believe we have made a difference
in a fragile community of brave souls. We at the FGF will call upon
other businesses in all communities so we can better assist the 9/11
responder,but it is you great individuals who have set the standard
high. Our resolve and testament was noticed by hundreds if not
thousands,because of one simple rule...........WE ALL CARE.
A
Humbled
John Feal
Washington D.C. Rally for 9/11 Workers February
27, 200
Dear friends,supporters and responders:
We wish to thank everyone who
attend the trip to D.C.,stood in the rain for an hour,and were
patient with the FGF board members while waiting for updates and
information. On behalf of everyone at the FGF we tried and like to
think we met everyone's accommodations. A trip this big has never
been done by anyone,and was put together by 9/11 responders just
like yourself's. While we winged most of it,it is in my opinion,that
this trip was a success. We are already getting word back from
Washington on the impact we made. Things are moving faster then ever
in a positive direction because of all of you great amazing
individuals. I promise that in the future we will run a more
efficient trip,with a clear itinerary of the whole trip. Again
please understand we took orders from higher places and tried our
best to disseminate information in a speedy way. I have attached 2
pictures from the 245 that were taken,and if anyone wants a picture
of themselves or with a group please e-mail me,and if anyone wants
a CD of the full 245,please send your address and we will gladly
mail them to you at no charge. We made a difference by going to
Washington because we were united. And we will continue to make a
difference by staying to our message. Thank you all again for
your presence on the hill. For those who couldn't be there,you
missed something truly amazing and look forward to seeing at the
next one.
Your
friend & fellow responder
John Feal
Valentine Doo-Wop Dinner Dance Show February 16, 2008
Thank you to all our friends,families,supporters and most of
9/11 responders who made our February 16th show a success. The
warmth and caring atmosphere created an historical event,that will
once again help those less fortunate. While so many brave souls
continue to fight for their 9/11 health care,medical
costs,prescription costs,mortgages,rent,utilities,and just put food
on their table,it is the great American people like all of you who
continue to ease the burden of their heroic actions 6.5 years ago.
Together we will change the landscape of denial and neglect,and
together as a unified group of caring Americans we will make change
and a difference in yesterdays heroes life's. While we will not
point fingers,and discuss what they have not done,we will continue
to spread the message of solutions and problem solving. We will
leave behind the negative and work towards the positive. We will
overcome the obstacles we faced together as a fraternity and share
in a brighter tomorrow. Make no mistake,we will not fail,and we will
not tolerate anything less then proper benefits,health care and
compensation for all those affected by 9/11 and it's aftermath.God
bless you all & your families,and God bless America.
John Feal
Williamstown Middle School January 9, 2008
Myself and the Fealgood Foundation wish to thank everyone at the
Williamstown Middle School, and Mrs. Freeman's fifth grade class for a
powerful presentation on 9/11 responders and the health issues they
face. We are humbled by your compassion,and thankful for your concern in
helping us spread the message of help and caring.The adult community has
much to learn from a wonderful group of 10 & 11 year olds. Today I met
tomorrows leaders,and from what I witnessed first hand,this country will
be far better off when this select group of kids grow into pillars of
society and make this a great country again.God bless you.John Feal
Pinewood Estates Volunteer Fire Co. vs. Barnegat Police
December 17, 2007
Myself and the Fealgood Foundation wish to thank the Pinewood Estate
Volunteer Fire Co. and Barnegat Police Dept, and Mike & Dawn Essig for
putting together a special evening for the Fealgood Foundation and
Charlie Giles .While the evening was a fundraiser for the FGF, we turned
around and donated it all to the Giles family. Along with all those who
were involved,again we were blessed to have Peter Grandich, Joe Klecko,
Keith Elias, Lou Scatigna attend this marvelous evening of giving and
sharing. I am humbled that the town of Barnegat and all the great people
involved made this an incredible event that will be remembered as a
success and night were one family of a 9/11 hero was helped again. We
at the FGF look forward to our next trip to Jersey to work together in
continuing to help and assist those affected by 9/11 and it's aftermath.
While our federal government has let us down at every level, it is the
resolve and testament of the American people who shinned on December
15TH 2007 to help a family in need .Happy holidays & God bless you all
for caring, sharing & your compassion to our plight and mission to help
those less fortunate. John Feal
COMMACK HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI AWARD EVENT OCTOBER 6, 2007
I would like to extend a warm thank you to Scott Rubinstein, Assistant
Principle Carol Bertolotti, the Alumni of Distinction committee and
everyone at Commack High School. As humbling and rewarding in receiving
such an honor, it is with greater honor I accept this award on behalf of
all 9/11 responders and those affected by 9/11 and it's aftermath, who
the Fealgood Foundation helps. It is the testament and resolve of these
brave souls that has allowed me to even be noticed for such a
distinguished award.
I can only hope that if my name is ever mentioned for an award again,
that my Foundation has helped even more great New Yorkers and Americans
at large who are catastrophically effected by 9/11. With much more work
ahead of us, I look forward the near future that the Commack school
district partners with the Fealgood Foundation helping those in the
district who suffer from 9/11 and it's aftermath. Giving a kidney was
the easiest thing I ever done, helping thousands of sick people is the
hardest, but with friends and supporters we will overcome,achieve and
reach our goals. God bless.
John Feal,class of 1984
Go Courgars
BARNSTEAD FIRE RESCUE STATION FUND RAISING
EVENT
For Immediate Release
Sat. Sept. 15th Barnstead Community members got together at Barnstead Fire
Rescue Station 1 to support the unsung heros of 9/11's aftermath.
On the rainy Saturday morning local residents came out to support the
Fealgood Foundation and some of the 33.000 sick workers who spent time on
"the pile" at Ground Zero.
With over 30 baskets raffled off and 9 silent auctions, nearly $800.00 was
raised and has been sent to John Feal, president and founder of the Fealgood
Foundation, a 503 (c) non profit organization, where 100% of the proceeds go
to the workers who need it.
Melissa Byers, who originally saw John on AM television, said her daughter
Natasha approached her with the need to help. After thinking it over she
called several friends and the ideas started to come together. Several
months, multiple phonecalls to and from New York and many hours later
the raffle and silent auction was a success.
Janet Leavitt, the other organizer stated, "It wasn't as good as we had
hoped, but way better then we expected for our first year, and when you are
scraping to make ends meet, $50 for groceries can seem like a million."
"The major reason we could send so much to John and the foundation is
because of the generousity of the surrounding community. Each item that was
donated was one less that we had to pay for."
Both Melissa and Janet would like to extend there thanks to Heidi Lewis,
Travis O'Donnell and Katie Archambault who worked countless hours with
Janet's husband Jason doing set up and break down with the girls. "All of
their help made it go so much smoother," stated Leavitt, "between their help
and the kids (Nathasha and Logan Byers and Alli Jeanson-Leavitt) we were
able to set up and break down in a relativiely short time."
Donoted items came from Duane Family Farm, Smith's Candies of Alton, Path of
the Samurai, Dollar Plus, Clarks Grain Store, Dominick's Pizza Pasta and
More, Half Penny Bakery, Heath's Flower Shop, Maxfield's Ace Hardware, Epsom
Dunkin' Donuts, Classic Cutlery, Suncook River Canoe and Kayak, Bill and
Donna Holmes, Barnstead Motor Sports, Alton Hannaford's, Concord Shaws,
Parade Road Enterprises, Arnies Garage, Mary Kay from Donna Sinclair,
Independent Beauty Consultant, Creative Memories from Tonia Cardinal,
Independent Sales Consultant, and Tastefully Simple from Staci Connolly
Anagnos, Senior Team Member, Eaton Cake School and sponsors James and
Elizabeth Leavitt, Pamela and William Rafeal and Parade Road Enterprises.
A rap up meeting is planed for the 25th and planning for next years event
will start in December, anyone interested in joining or donating can please
contact Janet at jleavitt9901@worldpath.net.
Pictured left to right Alli Jeanson Leavitt, Brenden Berube, Janet Leavitt,
Travis O'Donnell and Natasha Byers, pic by Jason Leavitt
