PURPOSE
Honor Neil Diamond, whom suffers from Parkinson’s Disease, on his 80th Birthday (January 24th)
Bring awareness and raise money for the fight against Parkinson's Disease and Depression / Suicide
100% of donations go towards Parkinson’s Disease and Depression/Suicide:
For more information on the why behind the Sweet Caroline Challenge, scroll down the page!
AMOUNT RAISED SO FAR: $10,011
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Donate $10
Create a short video to the chorus of “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond, using as much or as little creativity as you want.
Challenge THREE of your online friends to do the same by tagging them in your video on social platforms. Here is a sample caption to copy and paste:
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Do you know someone who has suffered from Parkinson’s Disease or Depression / Suicide? Join the #SweetCarolineChallenge to help honor Neil Diamond for his 80th Birthday and bring awareness to these two great causes. Follow the steps below:
DONATE $10 at www.sweetcarolinechallenge.org
CREATE a short video to the chorus of “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
CHALLENGE three of your friends to do the same by posting on your social channels
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EXAMPLE VIDEO:
Background:
Neil Diamond + Parkinson’s Disease
In January 2018, Neil Diamond announced he was retiring from the road due to Parkinson's disease, cancelling the third leg of his 50th Anniversary tour. In August of 2018, he told the Associated Press he hoped to be able to perform live again one day.
Along with the rest of the world, we were heartbroken that this terrible disease brought an abrupt halt to a vibrant career. As Neil Diamond approaches his 80th birthday on January 24, 2021, we stand in faith with him that he will be healed and perform again one day. His musical gift has changed the world; the best is yet to come.
For more information on Parkinson’s Disease, visit Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Background:
depression / Suicide
Beyond the desire to honor Neil Diamond, we wanted to support the fight against depression and suicide. Due to COVID-19 and the ripple effects of it, the rate of people struggling with depression and suicide have sky rocketed.
We want you to know that hope lives inside of you; it’s part of your DNA. You are seen, loved, heard, and valued. Your life matters and is worth fighting for.
For more information and resources, visit Hope Threatens Darkness.