In a heartwarming display of community solidarity, St. John’s will host a luminous Glow Walk next Friday evening as prominent sports broadcaster Joseph “Jojo” Apparicio converts his birthday celebration into a charitable initiative. The event, scheduled for January 31st, aims to generate crucial financial support for former Observer Radio host Paul Quinn, who experienced a devastating stroke in November 2024.
Participants will assemble at 6:00 PM at the Yasco Sports Complex, embarking on a illuminated procession through the capital city adorned with glow sticks and reflective attire. Apparicio, the esteemed host of Observer Radio’s ‘Good Morning Jojo Sports Show,’ made the conscious decision to dedicate his annual birthday philanthropy to Quinn following his colleague’s sudden health crisis.
Medical circumstances have presented significant challenges for the Quinn family. According to Sheriann Quinn, the patient’s wife, medical professionals initially provided a grim prognosis of mere days remaining for her husband. However, against all odds, Quinn has demonstrated remarkable resilience in his recovery journey. He has achieved liberation from oxygen support, regained mobility in all extremities, and maintained full cognitive awareness. A current tracheostomy procedure temporarily restricts his vocal capabilities, but hasn’t diminished his engagement with familiar radio programming each morning.
The community’s emotional and spiritual support has played an instrumental role in this recovery process, acknowledged Mrs. Quinn, who expressed profound gratitude for continued public prayers and encouragement.
Apparicio emphasized the substantial financial burdens associated with long-term medical care, noting how such expenses create overwhelming pressure for families navigating health crises. All generated proceeds from the Glow Walk will be directly allocated to Quinn’s medical treatment and rehabilitation requirements. Contributions can be offered during the event or coordinated beforehand, with the walking commencement set for 6:00 PM at the designated sports complex.