Site logo
Sticky header logo
Site logo
  • The Series
  • Vol. 1
    • Building a Community
    • Story Profiles
    • Episodes
    • Bonus Videos & Features
    • The Backstory
  • Vol. 2
    • The Goodall Family Story
    • Episodes
    • Bonus Videos
    • Goodall Premiere Event
  • Vol. 3
    • The Story of New Life
    • Previews & Extras
    • Podcasts Highlights
  • Vol. 4
    • Movements of Compassion
    • Tour the RV
    • Previews
    • Tour Schedule
  • Vol. 5
    • Beyond Your Borders
    • Series Overview
    • Previews
  • Vol. 6
    • A NYC Missions Story
  • Chicago Film
    • Love Chicago: The Film
    • Love Chicago Film Backstory
  • Latest News
  • More…
    • The Shop
    • The Creative Team
    • Philadelphia Series – COMING SOON
    • New Podcast Series – COMING SOON
    • Subscribe to our Newsletter
PrevWishes Fulfilled and a Will to Live14 January 2011NextNEW VIDEO | Goodbye Kollin Lane Goodall…07 February 2011

Goodall Family Story in the FL-Times Union

January 16, 20110 Likes
Image module

The Florida Times-Union recently wrote a great article about Kollin Goodall and the Goodall Family documentary on Building a Difference. Click HERE or read it below.

____________________

Good News: St. Johns family perseveres despite odds

Family perseveres, celebrates the time it has together.

Sat, Dec 25, 2010 @ 1:22 am | updated Sat, Dec 25, 2010 @ 11:01 am

The Goodalls of St. Johns County have had their share of tragedy, but they don’t give up.

In 2008, the father of the family, Kenny Goodall, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Later, Kollin Goodall, 17, the oldest son, was diagnosed with the same disease. A few weeks later, the elder Goodall died.

Shortly after, Kollin relapsed and needed a bone marrow transplant. His sister, Kaley, was a perfect match. On Day 99 of his 100-day recovery schedule, he was told that the leukemia was back and he is now terminal. Tuesday was eight weeks since Kollin was given a week to two weeks to live, possibly as much as four.

The Times-Union has followed their story with several articles that can be viewed online. Go to Jacksonville.com and do a search for “Goodall family.”

“The Goodall Family” documentary is part of the “Building a Difference” TV series. It follows the family from when the adult Goodalls met, their marriage and their six children. And it chronicles the last days of Kollin with his family and friends. There is more than 200 hours of raw footage, and the show will be broadcast this summer on TBN and other Christian/family networks.

“Kollin is an extraordinary young man,” said Mick Richards, producer/director for “Building a Difference.” “His positive outlook on his life, regardless of his disease, has inspired everyone around him.”

One of Kollin’s dreams was to ride in a hot-air balloon before he died. Richards contacted Thompson Aire  in Orlando, and the company donated six rides for Kollin and his family.

“It has been an absolute pleasure to help this family through such a tragic time,” said Kevin Peppers, of vendor relations and marketing for 1800SkyRide. “Kollin’s story has been such an inspiration to me and to all of the employees here. We feel blessed to have been a part of his life.”

Kollin’s mother said the hot-air balloon rides were amazing and that everybody should experience a balloon ride. They left at dawn and it was the most calm, peaceful experience that she has ever enjoyed.

“Besides the hot-air balloon, we’ve been skydiving, hang gliding, been on a jet and helicopter, drove a NASCAR [stock car] around a track, 14 times at top speeds up to 114 miles [per hour],” said his mother. “He has a long bucket list. I have done all of them with him, and I just loved every minute of it.”

As far as the time he’s been given, his mother said God obviously has a plan for him. The disease is still progressing and his numbers are a little worse each time, but the last couple of days have been good. He has minimal pain at this time,  but has had joint pain in his knees and ankles, which comes and goes. They just live one day at a time.

“The way that I look at the last eight weeks is that God is using Kollin to share with others about him,” said his mother. “Kollin spoke at church and when it was over he said ‘I could do that again.’ ”

Kollin’s mother said he has done more than she would ever have imagined.

“I loved the hot-air balloon and racing, overall,” said Kollin in a soft, shaky voice. “I want to thank everybody who has done something for me.”

Image module

Mick Richards, Building a Difference, stands with his friend Kollin Goodall after a day of racing!

0 Likes

Sort Topics by Categories

Building a Difference Premieres in Times Square
Building a Difference Premieres in Times Square
22.06.2022
Building a Difference Helps Launch Summer of Outreach
Building a Difference Helps Launch Summer of Outreach
3.06.2022
New Overseas Film Series Preview
New Overseas Film Series Preview
26.10.2021
Building a Difference in Philadelphia Communities
Building a Difference in Philadelphia Communities
30.07.2021
Load more

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Popular Posts

  • Building a Difference Premieres in Times Square
  • Building a Difference Helps Launch Summer of Outreach
  • New Overseas Film Series Preview
  • Building a Difference in Philadelphia Communities
  • Powerful | Loving the Twin Cities
  • Love Chicago: The Film
  • New York City Missions
  • Partnering with New York City Missions
  • NEW VIDEO | Inside Look into the Tour!
  • NEW VIDEO | Eden Gardens Vision Revealed!

Helpful Links
  • Vol. 1 - Building a Community
  • Vol. 2 - The Goodall Family Story
  • Vol. 3 - Story of New Life
  • Vol. 4 - Movements of Compassion
  • Vol. 5 - Beyond Your Borders
  • Vol. 6 - NYC Missions Story
  • The Creative Team
  • Vimeo
  • FaceBook
  • YouTube
About Us
Image module

Building a Difference in a documentary series and media ministry shining a light on creative movements of compassion.

Write to Us

13245 Atlantic Blvd., Ste 4325
Jacksonville, FL 32225

718-317-1534

info@buildingadifference.com

Find us on Facebook
See us on Vimeo
© 2020 DeepLight Entertainment, Inc. / Building a Difference