NFL Players Join Goodness Tour in the Bahamas
Nov 6, 2019
The Goodness Tour is a non-profit organization, Najee Goode, NFL football player for the Jacksonville Jaguars, his wife Jasmine, and Vic Micolucci of WJXT new4jax in Jacksonville, Florida, will be joining the Goodness Tour on November 6.
Jacksonville, FL (Merxwire) – Singer/songwriter Luc Reynaud and international country singer Benjamin Swatez used brushes and guitars to create music in the Abacos Islands and Nassau of the Bahamas and created larger murals than life, inspiring the life destroyed by Hurricane Dorian.
The Goodness Tour is a non-profit organization created by two artists and other partners who want to bring music and art experiences around the world to help people face difficulties.
“We know the power of creativity allows the human spirit to fly boundlessly while navigating difficult life circumstances. Our goal is to touch one life at a time, leaving each person refreshed, encouraged, and energized with the strength to continue on,” said Reynaud.
This is the organization’s 15th tour of goodness and 3rd relief effort following a major hurricane. The Goodness Tour offers “front-line” trauma relief interventions that encourage emotional expression and offer therapeutic support. The Bahamas Tour is expected to last a minimum of 6-12 months.
Najee Goode, NFL football player for the Jacksonville Jaguars, his wife Jasmine, and Vic Micolucci of WJXT new4jax in Jacksonville, Florida, will be joining the Goodness Tour on November 6 to create new songs and art with 78 children in the hardest-hit areas of the Abacos.
After three weeks in the shelters of Nassau and amidst the rubble in the town of Marsh Harbour, situated in Abacos Islands….. the word is quickly spreading amongst Nassau locals about the guy with the guitar and the Abacos man with paint on his shoes painting three-story murals throughout the night.
Each day, Reynaud gathers a small group of students from the shelters to write lyrics and share their feelings. The first few lines of a new song are, “Right now I am stuck thinkin about it cause you took away the ones I love, and my heart is broken off. How do we make our dreams come true when we don’t even know how to take the first step.”
Nayka, an 11-year old girl separated from her parents, said: “songwriting classes give me a place to put my energy, where I can do something with my life.”
The words and voices of these children will be recorded and shared in a music video. After each hurricane, a song of resilience has emerged, including “The Freedom Song” during Katrina, which caught the attention of two-time Grammy winner Jason Mraz and “A Celebrar” after Maria in Puerto Rico.
Swatez has now finished his second mural while teaching art classes in Marsh Harbour. The first mural, inspired by a three-year-old boy named Viscent, was painted on a demolished school. This mural is a commemorative to a young girl named Faeth and her mother who lost their lives during the storm. It now stands as a beacon of hope for a school that will be rebuilt. The second mural called the “Grace of Abaco” was painted on a former health and dental clinic. These murals are attracting international attention.
“Driving through Marsh Harbour, “I saw a town that was completely devastated – I wanted to paint murals the represent transformation and a reminder we can turn victimhood into empowerment, creativity, unity, freedom, and ultimately rebirth,” said Swatez.
According to trauma specialist and clinical advisor for The Goodness Tour, Dr. Cheralyn Leeby, Ph.D., LMFT, http://www.soullife.us/ art and music therapy are proven clinical modalities for both children and adults suffering from trauma and PTSD.
“If individuals suffer from severe anxiety, depression, and despair, the dream of rebuilding cannot be realized–The Goodness Tour feeds that necessary hope and healing,” said Leeby.
ABOUT THE GOODNESS TOURThe Goodness Tour is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing music and art experiences to people facing adversity all over the world. The tour travels to refugee camps, disaster zones, homeless shelters, hospitals, youth crisis centers, and other communities needing hope and healing. Goodness Tour programs are designed to offer psychosocial support, anxiety reduction, and boost community bonding and morale. The team includes musicians, artists, therapists, filmmakers, event planners, business leaders, collaborators, and more. The Chad E. Cooper Foundation maintains the fiduciary responsibilities as the fiscal umbrella for The Goodness Tour, offering a 501 (c)(3) tax-deductible donation for donors and corporate sponsors.
More information please visit: http://www.thegoodnesstour.org/
SOURCE Brandweavers, LLC
Media Contact Information:
Company Name: Brandweavers, LLC
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States of America
More News
Adventures with no age limit: 12 incredible holidays for 2027
From sailing to the remote islands of French Polynesia and exploring Japan’s ancient Zen traditions to riding a historic steam train through Colorado’s Wild West, some adventures are simply too good to miss, whatever your age. For travellers in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond, 2027 offers plenty of opportunities to discover somewhere new, revisit places that hold special memories or finally embark on a long-dreamed-of journey. Whether it’s retracing the footsteps of Elvis Presley in Memphis 50 years after his death, discovering the wild landscapes of Florida’s Everglades or taking the scenic route to the French Alps aboard a sleeper train, these 12 unforgettable holidays prove that a sense of adventure never gets old.
TOURISM IS GROWING - THE CHOICES MADE NOW WILL SHAPE ITS FUTURE
Global tourism is entering a new era of strategic choices. The industry is still generating economic growth, but geopolitical instability, climate pressures, investment challenges and technological disruption are testing its long-term competitiveness. The numbers reveal a paradox. According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026, 92% of the 110 economies assessed have improved their conditions for tourism development since 2024. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts a US$12 trillion contribution to the global economy in 2026, supporting around 376 million jobs.
Stand-up comedian Jordan Leung on moving to the US and Hong Kong show backlash
“I think about quitting all the time,” says Jordan Leung, known to his Instagram followers as @69ranch. As one of Hong Kong’s most prominent stand-up comedians to emerge in recent years, Leung’s pessimism is surprising. “I don’t wanna make social media content,” the 33-year-old admits. “Now I’m just fixated on likes and stuff … I don’t know how much longer I can do this.” Sitting directly across the table from him, it is not always easy to tell when Leung is being sincere or performing his...
32 Products That'll Fix Those Annoying Travel Headaches So You Can Actually Enjoy Your Vacation
There's no need to panic in a random gas station without TP when these handy portable wipes exist. View Entire Post ›
Visit Europe And We'll Guess Your Favorite European Food!
I loveeeee a British breakfast! View Entire Post ›
Scotland’s wild wellness boom, from Gleneagles to Loch Lomond
For a while, the blueprint for a serious wellness trip looked pretty much the same everywhere. A flight to somewhere warm, a resort with a view of jungle or terraced rice paddies, a treatment menu borrowing names from ancient traditions, and enough linen to last a lifetime. Scotland was never really part of that picture. It was the place people went for whisky, castles and rain, not the place they went to reset. Then this summer, Scotland’s men’s football team appeared at their first World Cup...
Do you have empty nest syndrome? 5 signs – and expert ways to cope
If you feel lost or overwhelmed now your children have left the nest, you are far from alone. Many parents experience empty nest syndrome at this time of the year. “Empty nest syndrome isn’t a mental health condition, but a set of feelings or symptoms that parents might feel when all their children have left home,” says Dr Elizabeth Wakeland, consultant, clinical and forensic psychologist at Cygnet Health Care in the UK. “It’s a period of significant life change where parents are trying to...
Torrential rains hit Orange County, send visitors scrambling for cover at Disneyland
A powerful, brief downpour sent Disneyland visitors scrambling for cover Friday night, closed rides and flooded parts of Frontierland as workers tried to clear backed-up drains.
I Don't Travel Without My Rescue Pup, So I Combed The Internet For These 9 Airline-Friendly Carriers
Make your travel plans with your pup a walk in the park. View Entire Post ›
Meet Tom Rhys Harries, star of DC’s body-horror Clayface
With Clayface, DC trades its usual cape-donning heroes for a chilling entry into body-horror cinema. Starring Tom Rhys Harries, the film follows Matt Hagen (played by Harries), a Hollywood star from Gotham whose run-in with a crime boss leaves his face severely disfigured. Desperate to restore himself, Hagen turns to Dr. Caitlyn Corr (Naomi Ackie), whose experimental treatment makes matters worse. So Hagen finds himself on a path from Hollywood’s charming leading man to a Gotham City...
Mt. Waterman ski resort near L.A. relisted for $3.3 million after deal falls through
The historic Mt. Waterman Ski Resort, one of Southern California's steepest ski resorts and only an hour from downtown Los Angeles, was relisted for sale on Wednesday at $3,275,000.
I Spent 5 Days In One Of America's Most Overlooked Places, And I Think I Found My New Favorite Place On Earth
If you know, you really know. View Entire Post ›
YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.
Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?
Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.