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Joey's Song is the official podcast of the Joey's Song Foundation — the Madison, Wisconsin nonprofit behind the annual Freezing Man Festival, a benefit concert for epilepsy research featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy winners, and iconic 80s and 90s rock artists. Each episode features in-depth interviews with musicians, industry leaders, and advocates. We cover music history, stories behind the songs, personal connections to epilepsy awareness, and why musicians are giving back through music. Artists from Garbage, The Bangles, Letters to Cleo, Goo Goo Dolls, Tears for Fears, Soul Asylum, Fountains of Wayne, and Gang of Four have all shared their stories here. The Joseph Gomoll Foundation was established in honor of Joey Gomoll, who passed away in 2010 from Dravet Syndrome. Follow us at joeyssong.org and @joeyssong on all platforms.
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Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Imagine turning grief into a powerful force for good. Join us as we explore Joey's Song, a 501c3 charity that funds groundbreaking epilepsy research and supports community programs. Hosted by Mike Gomoll, this episode spotlights the inspiring annual Freezing Man festival in Madison, Wisconsin. This unique event raises funds through music, featuring performances by renowned artists who come together to honor Mike’s late son, Joe, who lost his life to Dravet Syndrome. We'll dive into the complexities of epilepsy, discuss the varied causes, and unveil how Joey's Song collaborates with CURE to direct funds to cutting-edge research. Plus, get a sneak peek into the exciting lineup planned for the FreezingMan festival set for January 8th to 11th, 2025.
In the latter part of our episode, discover how you can make a tangible difference. Following our show, leaving a five-star rating, writing a review, and spreading the word are simple yet impactful ways to support Joey's Song. Don't forget to visit joeyssong.org and follow our social media handles @Joey's Song to stay connected. Every bit of your engagement helps us gain visibility and propels our mission forward in the fight against epilepsy. Tune in, be inspired, and become an integral part of our heartfelt journey to improve the lives of those affected by this condition.
Visit www.joeyssong.org to learn more about Joey's Song and the work we do and get details on our next set of shows. Also be sure to follow us on all popular social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong
Joey's Song is a federally registered 501(c)3 charity that raises money to fund research into treatments and cures for epilepsy. Joey's Song is 100% volunteer with no paid staff, so we are able to convert more dollars into life saving research.
Our Joey's Song family of artists include Rock N Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy and Emmy winners and Top 40 hitmakers.
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