I first heard about Casey House in the early 90’s as HIV/AIDS was getting more and more press. At the time, I knew that it was founded by June Callwood and that is was a Hospice. I didn’t really know what that meant, and life went along. Strange as it may seem, I would actually find out more about Casey House a few years later.
A friend and co-worker had been ill for years with HIV/AIDS, and one day he called me to say that he would be spending several weeks at Casey House. His symptoms were getting worse, and he could no longer get what he considered to be proper care from the hospital. When I walked in the front door, I was amazed by the calmness of the environment. I thought to myself, “wow, this is the environment that every sick person should be allowed to receive their care in”. It was from that day on that I knew how special and important Casey House is to the community of people with the illness in Toronto.
For me and many Canadians, June Callwood is a Canadian hero – a role model. Casey House is an organization that I have wanted to support – to do something for, in memory of my friend, and in honor of June.
I am an extremely lucky person to have the life that I have. Being a musician, I felt that I could use my capabilities to raise some money for CH. I am also lucky to play with musicians – the Fish Head boys, who also constantly offer their musical talents to help out a variety of causes.
I hope we can raise some money for the Child Care Fund at Casey House, bring awareness to CH and hopefully have some fun at the same time. Please join Fish Head at the Horseshoe on November 18th. I would love to see this benefit sold out!
One day we will see a cure for this brutal disease.
Thanks for reading…..
Glen