About the Foundation
The Foundation was setup as a tribute to honor our son and brother, Joseph Martin Gomoll. Joey passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2010. Joey was afflicted with Dravet’s Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy, his entire life. While Joey was alive, the doctors were never able to get his seizures completely under control.
Dravet’s robbed Joey of most of his ability to speak, but it did not stop him from communicating with everyone he met – no one who knew Joey will ever be able to hear “Hi, How Are Ya?” without smiling – and it most certainly never prevented him from laughing, smiling, singing or dancing.
The Joseph Gomoll Foundation was setup to raise money in support of the Epilepsy Foundation. Our goal is to raise money that can be used for research, treatment and support of those affected by this terrible disease. A small portion of the money raised will also go to the Early Childhood program in Joey’s hometown to provide education and services for children with special needs, like Joey.
About Joey’s Song
Because music was the centerpiece of Joey’s world, there is no better way for us to raise money in his name than through music. The Foundation is releasing a series of CDs called “Joey’s Song”. The CDs feature rare and unreleased songs by major recording acts from around the world. In addition, Joey’s Song for Kids features children’s music, most recorded specifically for Joey’s Song.
With the exception of production costs, every penny raised by Joey’s Song will go directly to find a cure and help those affected by epilepsy. So buy a copy for yourself, one for your kids, your cousins, your friends, your friends’ kids, your friends’ cousins… and so on. Not only will you get a ton of music you cannot get anywhere else, you will be helping fight a dreaded disease and helping kids that deserve a break.
About Our Supporters
The Joseph Gomoll Foundation would never have gotten off the ground without the generous support of several organizations and businesses that have donated time, services, skills and/or money.
Legal Support
Provided by: Meissner Tierney Fisher and Nichols S.C.
Banking Support
Provided by: Johnson Bank
Web Development and Support
Provided by: Tingalls Dzyn, LLC
Creative Support and Project Development
Provided By: Omnivore Creative
CD Production
Provided by: A to Z Media
Music clearance and licensing services
Provided by:
CD Mastering and Mixing
Provided by: Gary Tanin
Whom We Support
The Foundation will be donating 100% of profits from the Joey’s Song CDs to our list of special charities.
Epilepsy Foundation
The majority of the funds will go to support the Epilepsy Foundation.
About 300,000 American children under the age of 14 have epilepsy. It affects children at different ages, and in different ways. For some, it will be a temporary problem, easily controlled with medication, outgrown after a few years. For others, it may be a lifelong challenge affecting many areas of life.
Sun Prairie School District
We will provide support to the local Early Childhood program in Sun Prairie, WI. Joey was able to blossom during his time in the program and our goal is to help make sure this valuable program has the funding and resources it needs to help special children like Joey.
Other Funds
There are other groups and programs that, like The Joseph Gomoll Foundation, are in honor of special people and are working to raise money to fight awful diseases like epilepsy. Many of these are working with our Foundation to create awareness of programs and services and help raise funds together. Please take the time to click the links below and learn more.
Lily’s Fund: www.lilysfund.org
The Dravet Syndrome Foundation : www.dravetfoundation.org
Legal
The Joseph Gomoll Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Wisconsin on April 21, 2010. The Foundation has been organized and operates as an organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and was recognized as such by the IRS on September 20, 2010.