Archive for June, 2009
Thank You Cassandra, and Parkview Public School
Posted by: | CommentsHello Everyone.
Today I had the pleasure of going by Parkview Public School in Unionville. Mrs Nobes was very kind and let me interrupt the class. I went to visit Cassandra, seen here in this photo with me. You see Cassandra wrote a newspaper article for a class assignment in which she wrote that Brian Roman was her hero. Well Cassandra let me tell you something, it is you who is the hero, my hero. Thanks so much for making me feel so special. Everyone in Cassandra’s class got a Brian Roman CD and I hope they enjoy it.
Thanks again Cassandra.
Your friend,
Brian
Justin Grant Benefit Concert “Sold Out”!
Posted by: | CommentsHello all and thank you;
Yesterday Ernie Mallia called in a bit of a panic to tell me to take the ticket purchase button down from www.BrianRoman.com.
He said that we had sold all 600 seats for the benefit concert on July 2nd, in just under a week.
Thank you to all of you for your support for Justin and Tracy and I look forward to seeing you on July 2nd.
Here is the photo from the weekend in the Economist & Sun.
Oshawa Concert In The Park “Fantastic”
Posted by: | CommentsHello everyone and welcome. 
Last week the concert in the park in Oshawa was fantastic. The weather was awesome, the turnout was better than ever and Tom Gibney and Bill McKee are stars.
Thanks to Bob and Betty for this great photo.
Take care, Brian
Justin Grant Benefit Thanks to Ernie Mallia
Posted by: | CommentsHello Everyone and welcome;
I have had so many requests to help out with this benefit for Justin Grant on July 2nd at Angus Glenn in Markham. I am truly grateful to all of you, but I do want to make something clear. I didn’t start this, I merely took the ball from someone else and then put it out there for all of you. What has resulted is a great testament to the human spirit. What is happening is the result of people coming together to show we care.
The man who deserves the credit for getting this going is Ernie Mallia, the grocery manager at the Loblaw McCowan Market in Markham Ontario. Ernie is a great example of selfless kindness and thoughtfulness. I am sure that Loblaw’s is quite proud of Ernie, he is representing well what I think Loblaw’s and the Weston family stand for, making life better for everyone…..
When we first decided to do the concert we thought it might be cool to raise $20,000.00 for Justin’s mom Tracy to be able to stay off work for a while and be with her son. However with the outpouring of public support I think our goal will now be $100,000.
Thanks Ernie. Let’s make this a great night for Justin.
P.S. If you missed my first post on Justin Grant, here it is; Justin Needs Our Help
Justin Needs Our Help
Posted by: | CommentsHello Everyone;
Meet Justin Grant. Justin is 5 years old and is currently having to visit the Hospital for Sick Children on a pretty regular basis, most days.
You see Justin has cancer in his head and face. Justin and his mom could use some help, tragically, about a year ago, Justin’s dad died from a brain aneurysm, he was 31 years old.
The Romanettes and I are hosting a benefit concert at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham. All of the money from ticket sales will be given to Justin and his mom.
I have never met Justin or his mom. But overheard someone talking about him and asked if I might be able to help. I had not even ever met this person either.
The concert is July 2nd at Angus Glen. I must tell you all how amazing it is to see so many people step up to help;
- Angus Glen has donated the room and subsequent to sending out this email so many who can’t make the show have offered to donate money.
- Gary Gamble from 88.5FM The Jewel has asked me to come on the air and “Hockey with Heart” in Unionville/Markham called and asked what they could do to help. And hundreds of tickets sold in the first 2 hours.
The show will be in the grand hall at Angus Glen and will start at 7 pm and tickets are $30.00.
I will be joined on stage by Harry James and Alan Kennedy: “Forty Something” and Susan Brown. The show will be outstanding with great performances and plenty of variety. Thanks to Forty Something and Susan Brown for their time.
For tickets please contact
Ernie Mallisa @ (416) 577-1599
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We are restricted to about 550 seats so please call Ernie now. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a contribution that would be very much appreciated and please call Ernie in that regard as well.
Please pray for Justin, his dad and his mom.
With gratitude and humility,
Brian
