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Help Widmore Stay on Warped Tour

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My son Jeremy and his band Widmore have been driving through the United States for the past two weeks following the Final Van’s Warped Tour. Recently, they were added to the 46 day tour and will journey across the country, finishing in Orlando, Florida and venturing all the way back to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Throughout the time they have been there the six of them have volunteered on various aspects of the tour including catering, The Keep A Breast Foundation, Full Energy, No Drugs (FEND),a movement dedicated to raising awareness of the opioid crisis in America, and cleaning beaches in Ventura, California. The boys come from humble beginnings in Calgary, with all of them quitting their full time jobs to drive around the United States and share their music with all they can. As for transportation the band has been driving around in a 2003 GMC Savanah 3500, with no functioning air conditioning, and just enough room for 6 tall boys and all of their equipment. The only stops being made are at night to rest, whether that be a Wal-mart parking lot, the side of the road or makeshift beds on the beach, they sleep wherever they can and save every penny to keep the van going. Recently the van broke down outside of Salt Lake city and left the boys scrambling for cash so they would not lose their spot on the tour, and lose the chance of a lifetime.

Your donation would go towards keeping gas in the van as-well as keeping the van functioning for the next month. Donations would also help with other incidentals that come up that the boys did not expect.Your donation would ensure that they are able to keep following the tour and possibly earn themselves the chance to play a live set on future dates. 
My main concern for posting this is to also help them gather enough cash so they can stay in a motel every couple days.  As the thought of them sleeping on the side of the road, or in parking lots either in the van or outside of the van is a concern. Your donation would go towards helping them have a safe place to sleep every few nights. 

This tour is a dream come true for them but they can’t do it without you! Every little bit helps and pushes Widmore closer and closer to living out their dreams! Any amount would mean so much to the boys knowing others are generous enough to help them stay on this tour and keep the adventure of their lives going!

The funds would be of use immediately, as just last night their van has broken down once again. The band will now need to rent a van for the duration of the tour to keep not only their spots on the tour but also ensure they can get home safely.

At the end of the tour all remaining funds not utilized will be donated to the FEND charity. FEND is an organization that they have been volunteering for during their time on the tour that works to raise awareness and educate children about the dangers of opioids.

If you want to check the boys and their music out:
Instagram: widmoreband
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/widmoremusic/


Again, thank you so much!
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  • debbie gallant
    • $65 
    • 6 yrs
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Lisa Konshuk Richardson Ekstrand
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Calgary, AB

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