Joey's

Within a few days of Joey's passing in March of 2010, I sent the note to my friends and, of course, the response was positive and wonderful.

Mike Ragogna: Mondo Amore, a Mission Bell and Joey's Song: Conversations With Amos Lee, Nicole Atkins and Michael Gomoll Mike Ragogna 2011

Our world, the last few years, was very focused on Joey's specific, rare form.

Mike Ragogna: Mondo Amore, a Mission Bell and Joey's Song: Conversations With Amos Lee, Nicole Atkins and Michael Gomoll Mike Ragogna 2011

Three videos were made showing Joey's journey from initial adoption, through the shock of discovering his condition and the appeal, to his successful return home.

How small charities can make a big impact with social media 2011

In the time from Joey's first seizure until his passing, you can count on one hand the number of times my wife and I went out to dinner--and that is only because we had a couple doctors and paramedics as neighbors that would help for those couple of nights.

Mike Ragogna: Mondo Amore, a Mission Bell and Joey's Song: Conversations With Amos Lee, Nicole Atkins and Michael Gomoll Mike Ragogna 2011

I explained how I "knew" them and told them Joey's story.

Mike Ragogna: Mondo Amore, a Mission Bell and Joey's Song: Conversations With Amos Lee, Nicole Atkins and Michael Gomoll Mike Ragogna 2011

The best example of how a digital campaign can spread like wildfire was the Save Joey's life appeal in August 2010.

How small charities can make a big impact with social media 2011

But I made the trip out to check out Joey's new restaurant, and it was worth the trip.

Michelle Won: Village Belle in Philadelphia Dishes Up Mediterranean Deliciousness Michelle Won 2011

But I made the trip out to check out Joey's new restaurant, and it was worth the trip.

Michelle Won: Village Belle in Philadelphia Dishes Up Mediterranean Deliciousness Michelle Won 2011

The charity continued to update Joey's progress through tweets and Facebook posts throughout the appeal, sending the hundreds of supportive messages to Joey's adoptive parents George and Desire.

How small charities can make a big impact with social media 2011

So, while none of these tracks were written about Joey's story, you can hear his story in each track, and I could easily tell you about each track in great detail and they are all extremely dear to us, but there are a couple I will call out.

Mike Ragogna: Mondo Amore, a Mission Bell and Joey's Song: Conversations With Amos Lee, Nicole Atkins and Michael Gomoll Mike Ragogna 2011