It's Turkey Time

Or tofurky, depending on your meat meter.




Happy November, thought you might want an update on ole Wayne. He's doing pretty good, still on the wagon and even working a few gigs. His housing situation has stabilized somewhat, his dog Hanna is back to normal after her traumatizing disappearance, and he's going to the doctor on a regular basis. The latter will lead up to his Big Treatments which will begin sometime late January or February, all to be determined by los Doctors.

The real test now is for him to get through the holidays without falling off said wagon. He'll have friends around to keep him from having to start sobriety all over, as the Boys from Illinoise are amassing for their annual Thanksgiving jaunt to Algiers Point. No one wants to see Wayne fail.

No news is usually good news, and that's why this is the first update since late August.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone; thank you for your support for Wayne this year. Hoping to squeeze one more update in before the end of the year, which seems to be rapidly dissipating!

Stay tuned, and remember, if you want to help Wayne through the holidays, keep the Heinekens and Basel Hayden away from him, and feel free to click on the PayPal button once in a while.

All the best!
seran

August and the Blazing Southern Summertime

Hola friends and family,

It's blazing hot in New Orleans; lethargy and sluggishness rule this time of year. Hot. Humid. Moist. I think you get the picture.

I visited Wayne in July, celebrated his birthday with him and conducted a little business while there. You can call him Teetotalin' Wayne now, because he's been completely off the sauce for a month - doctor's orders. He needs to be alcohol-free for six months and then he can start his treatment regime (January timeframe). In the meantime, he had a few preparatory shots that sent him into a 3-day tailspin; he's much better now but he said the medicine made everything taste like metal. Needless to say, with the weather and the medicine, he's not been able to find or do much work around town, and bills are piling up (again).

You can continue to show your support for Wayne's recovery with cash donations or even just a phone call to let him know he's on the right path and should stay there. Click the PayPal link, or email me and I'll give you information on how to contribute ANY amount you can afford.

This crappy economy is not showing signs of giving up any time soon, we are all affected, and I hope that things improve for everyone soon. Please know that Wayne greatly appreciates your concern and confidence in him. In the meantime, keep your spirits up, people, and let's help Wayne keep his, too.



Happy Dog Days of Summer,
seran

Hauoli la Hanau, Wayne*

(*Happy Birthday, Wayne!)


It's July and time for a Wayne update. Since it's his birthday month (July 12), let's all celebrate with him from our own little spots on the globe. I am planning to do a Bohemian fertility dance in my pajamas when I wake up that morning. Let us know how you'll cheer on Mr. Janak.

A big thank you to those that continue to help Wayne in big and small ways. He goes to el doctor this weekend; fingers crossed that he will get some resolution and direction on what his ongoing treatment will be. In the meantime, he's doing little odd jobs here and there as much as his health and the economy allows.

I'm going to visit Wayne-o next week, and will report back from the field. In the meantime, a reminder that you can drop him a dime or two anytime; the easiest way is to use the PayPal link here, or send me a check (see below), or better yet, make a personal delivery. We all know how much he appreciates visits from his friends.

Until next time - happy summer - stay cool (or for us Californians, stay dry and warm)!
seran

PS: You can always send a check payable to "The Fund for Wayne Janak", care of Seran Williams. Email me for the address to send your donation.)

June Update

A quick update to say THANKS to those who have been able to help contribute to Wayne's fund. (Amy - don't have your contact info but a big THANK YOU!)

I saw Wayne over the weekend, he's doing some small jobs and awaiting his July doctor visit. His spirits were good as he got to spend some time with the kids of some of his friends - Max, and the beautiful "Fries Girls", Lucy and Eve.

Feel free to post a note to Wayne here or on his Facebook.

A few pics to enjoy:




And, if you can spare it, click the "Donate" button on this page (or, send a check payable to “The Fund for Wayne Janak”, care of Seran Williams. Email me for the address to send your donation.)

Happy Summer,
seran

How's Wayne?

Thank you to the many people who have found it in their hearts and wallets to contribute to the Fund for Wayne Janak. I spent some time with him in New Orleans in April, and he really appreciates the help, and feels the love.

So, how is Wayne?
He's charging along, trying to deal with the labyrinth of doctors and other medical service providers to diagnose and then find the right course for his condition. He has had up days, he has had many down days. He lost his boxer, Hannah, on Easter Sunday, and this weighed heavily on him. Miraculously, she was returned to him a month later, bedraggled and skinny, but very mend-able. She's doing fine now, and Wayne's spirits are lifted by this.

The oxymoron that is called Medical Services has been difficult for Wayne, and he's no farther along in diagnosis or treatment than he was 2 months ago. On July 10, two days before his birthday, he goes back to a doctor to determine what his next steps are. This is a long, dragged out process, and anyone who has had a serious illness and NOT had medical insurance knows what a tangled mess this can be.

Work for him is difficult - the jobs aren't there and he often doesn't have the energy for it. So it's time again to ask for a little something to help keep him in his house another month. If you have any amount you can spare, click the "Donate" button on this page, or checks can be made payable to “The Fund for Wayne Janak”, care of Seran Williams. Email me for the address to send your donation.

Here are a couple of recent shots of Wayne, in his best element - around his friends.



Enjoy, and keep in touch!
seran

PS: Don't forget to bookmark this site!

Spare Change?

The Fund for Wayne Janak

Wayne Janak needs our help.
Our good friend, Wayne Janak, is beginning to undergo a period of intensive medical treatment and needs financial assistance during this time. While he works on getting the proper treatment for his illness, we haved set up The Fund for Wayne Janak, which will be used to offset his meager living expenses during his time of treatment and recuperation.

If enough of us can pitch in - any amount, and often - we can help Wayne defray the cost of his medical bills and living expenses over the next 12-18 months. The goal is to collect enough cash over the next year or so to help Wayne pay for medical treatment, medications and basic living expenses. All monies collected will go directly into The Fund for Wayne Janak, and will be administered by a trustee. (Be assured that there will be no disbursements for Heineken, Hurricanes or other libations, as much as we’d all like to buy Wayne a drink!) And to make it as easy as possible to help Wayne make it through this hard time, you can use the convenient PayPal link above, right. He will need our help for at least one year, maybe longer, so please consider a monthly contribution of whatever you can afford. We appreciate any amount that you can give, even if it's just a “one time” donation.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

By check:
Checks can be made payable to “The Fund for Wayne Janak”, care of Seran Williams. Email me for the address to send your donation. Of course, cash is also acceptable, but please be aware of the danger of sending it through the US Mail.

By PayPal:
You don't need to have a PayPal account to contribute. Use the convenient link at the top right to make your donation by credit card.

Bookmark this site because we will post further details and updates on Wayne's condition. You'll also have an opportunity to send comments and suggestions on other ways to help Wayne.

Thanks in advance for your help, support and concern for Wayne’s health, well-being, and return to the flock!

Sincerely,
Cathy, Robin, John and Seran

PS: Please share this URL with anyone else you may know who has had the pleasure of knowing Wayne or may want to help in some way. Unfortunately, contributions are not tax deductible.