JoyFest - a tornado of love

JoyFest - a tornado of love JoyFest is a special fundraiser and event for family impacted by the Arabi, Louisiana, tornado. The house was co-owned by Joy's daughter Jill and son Craig.

A special fundraiser for family impacted by the Arabi, Louisiana, tornado. On March 22nd, a devastating tornado ripped through historic Arabi, Louisiana. Eighty-year-old Joy Alexander somehow escaped the rubble of her home through a window in the darkness -- only minutes after the structure was lifted from its foundation and dropped to the ground. Jill lived on the other side of the recently renov

ated shotgun double and was fortunately not yet home that evening when the tornado struck. In addition to the destruction of their home, Joy's car was violently flipped upside down. Both the crumbled remains of their house and Joy's car were featured in news feeds throughout the country.

'JoyFest - a tornado of love' is a special fundraiser given by family and friends to help Joy, Jill, and Craig cope with their displacement and loss of property while struggling to get their lives back together. A JoyFest event will take place on Sunday, April 24th, from 12:30 PM till, at Causeway Bar & Grill (owned by life-long friends in Metairie, LA). For a minimum donation of $20, JoyFesters can enjoy music by Dead End and Ukulele Jake while helping to support this important cause. T-shirts commemorating the fundraiser will also be available for a $20 donation. Please consider supporting this wonderful cause by donating through:

1) GoFundMe at: https://gofund.me/51449421
2) Venmo Joy Alexander directly at: , enter 4561.
3) Check written out to 'Old Metairie Irish Festival' presented at the event (write 'JoyFest' in the note)

Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers... and your participation in this "tornado of love". PLEASE SHARE.

The most important person on Team Alexander isn't here yet.It's you.Join us as we walk to honor those we've lost, suppor...
06/06/2026

The most important person on Team Alexander isn't here yet.

It's you.

Join us as we walk to honor those we've lost, support families facing Alzheimer's today, and help fund research for tomorrow.

Join Team Alexander or make a donation:
https://act.alz.org/goto/TeamAlexander

PittAdvocacy Jim Pittman

What if one simple click could help move us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s disease?Team Alexander was created in ...
05/17/2026

What if one simple click could help move us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s disease?

Team Alexander was created in memory of my mother, grandmother, and godmother — and in honor of every family facing the heartbreak, stress, and uncertainty of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Today, we’re building our 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s team for the New Orleans Walk on October 17, 2026 — and we need your help.

💜 Join our team
💜 Become a sponsor
💜 Make a donation
💜 Help us raise awareness and hope

Every walker. Every donor. Every sponsor. Every share matters.

CLICK here to support Team Alexander:
http://act.alz.org/goto/TeamAlexander

Prospective Team Alexander sponsors can contact me directly at: [email protected]

💜 SNEAK PEEK 💜We are ALL .Here’s an early look at the NEW 2026 Team Alexander Walk to End Alzheimer’s t-shirt — created...
05/15/2026

💜 SNEAK PEEK 💜

We are ALL .

Here’s an early look at the NEW 2026 Team Alexander Walk to End Alzheimer’s t-shirt — created in memory of my mom, both grandmothers, my godmother, and for every family impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Since 2023, Team Alexander has proudly supported the vital mission of the Alzheimer's Association to advance research, provide care and support, and fight for a future without Alzheimer’s.

Now, we’re getting ready to walk again in New Orleans — and we would love for you to join us.

✅ Join Team Alexander
✅ Walk with us in NOLA on October 17, 2026
✅ Sponsor Team Alexander
✅ Or make a donation to support the cause

Together, we can help fight for families facing this devastating disease every single day.

Join or donate here: http://act.alz.org/goto/TeamAlexander

05/07/2026
Our hearts are full today.Because of the incredible generosity of 841 UNIQUE DONORS during GiveNOLA Day, Team Gleason ra...
05/06/2026

Our hearts are full today.

Because of the incredible generosity of 841 UNIQUE DONORS during GiveNOLA Day, Team Gleason raised an amazing $115,409 to continue helping individuals and families battling ALS across the country. Thank you to every friend, family member, and supporter who donated, shared posts, encouraged others to give, and helped support this very personal cause.

When everybody's cousin, John “Al” Pittman, was diagnosed with ALS, Team Gleason stepped in with compassion, support, and resources during one of the most difficult times our family has ever faced. That’s why this mission means so much to me. Every dollar raised helps provide equipment, technology, advocacy, and hope to families facing ALS nationwide.

Thank you also to the Greater New Orleans Foundation for continuing to make GiveNOLA Day such a powerful force for nonprofits throughout our region year after year. This community truly shows what is possible when people come together to help others.

If you or someone you know needs support while facing ALS, visit Team Gleason's website: https://teamgleason.org/

Only two hours left to support the vital mission of Team Gleason on GiveNOLA Day. Every little bit helps provide essenti...
05/06/2026

Only two hours left to support the vital mission of Team Gleason on GiveNOLA Day. Every little bit helps provide essential equipment, technology, and programs to assist people living with ALS live more independent, connected lives.

Please consider giving a small donation to the wonderful cause.



Team Gleason is committed to improving the lives of people living with ALS and their caregivers by delivering innovative technology and equipment, as well as providing and empowering improved life experience.

Will you take one minute right now to help someone living with ALS keep their independence and dignity?Today is GiveNOLA...
05/05/2026

Will you take one minute right now to help someone living with ALS keep their independence and dignity?

Today is GiveNOLA Day—and this is your moment to act, give, and make an immediate impact. I’m supporting Team Gleason in memory of everybody's cousin, John “Al” Pittman, who lost his battle to ALS in 2024—but whose strength and spirit continue to drive action, inspire hope, and fuel this mission.

Team Gleason delivers life-changing equipment, empowers independence, and supports families facing ALS every single day. You can be part of that impact—right now.

DON’T WAIT. CLICK. GIVE. SHARE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY.

👉 https://www.givenola.org/give/teamgleason

Every dollar you give supports, strengthens, and transforms lives.

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