Neil Diamond Fans Donate Refunded Concert Money to Parkinson's Research

[Miles Archer]

Neil Diamond Fans Donate Refunded Concert Money to Parkinson's Research



https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/neil-diamond-fans-give-concert-money-to-parkinsons-research-w515843

After Neil Diamond announced he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease – canceling concerts in Australia and New Zealand – fans responded by overwhelmingly donating the refunded money to Parkinson's research and other charities.

"This makes me smile. Thank you. Thank to you everyone for your outpouring of love and support. It makes a difference," Diamond wrote on Twitter.

Link to tweet

His wife, Katie, also wrote, "I've received a bunch of messages from people in Aus & NZ who are donating their ticket refunds to good causes: Parkinson’s research, animal rescue groups, fire victim funds, etc.," she tweeted. "My heart is so full of joy to see this silver lining. Faith in humanity = restored. Thank you!"

The 77-year-old songwriter canceled the remaining legs of his 50th Anniversary tour, citing his doctor's advice. Despite his plan to retire from live performance, he emphasized his plan to "remain active in writing, recording and other projects for a long time to come."

[MustLoveBeagles]

1. It's a shame he won't be able to do concerts anymore,

but at least it's inspired people to do something positive.

[SWBTATTReg]

2. Donating to such a good cause is wonderful, but it's sad too...I love Neil Diamond!! NT

[dawg day]

3. When I was 12...

I won a ticket to his concert, and snuck up beside the stage, and he came off before the encore, and shook my hand and said, "Be good!"

Decades later, I had a co-worker who adored him, and told her about this, and she insisted on staring at the hand he shook-- it was pretty funny. I told her I'd probably washed it since then, but she didn't care.
He's a nice guy, and "Shiloh" is the prettiest song.

[NewJeffCT]

4. This was written by a neighbor of mine

A few months back - she's pretty funny and quit a high level behind the scenes job at ESPN last year to start her own business. But, it's about the time she met Neil Diamond when she was a college intern. Thought you might appreciate it.

http://commander-in-she.com/why-i-lied-to-neil-diamond/

[a kennedy]

5. This is wonderful news......as Pfizer is no long funding research.....bastards.

https://gizmodo.com/pfizer-halts-drug-research-for-alzheimers-and-parkinson-1821874256.

[bdamomma]

6. what a nice

gesture people always seem to step up to help others.

[ProfessorGAC]

7. Wow, That's Cool!

Wonder who had the foresight to try to organize such a thing. Good on them and all who participated.