Sir Rod Stewart: 'I have to do something' for disabled kids and families who trekked to D.C.

[bigtree]

CNN? @CNN 53m53 minutes ago
Rock icon Rod Stewart helped pay for disabled children & their families' trip to Washington to protest Medicaid cuts http://cnn.it/2u1zlpB

____ The rock icon was at his home in Palm Beach, Florida, on July 10 when he watched CNN's story about the families on "Erin Burnett OutFront."

Minutes after watching the piece, Stewart emailed his manager.

"I've just seen something on CNN that's heartbreaking. It was a group of families with severely disabled children who are driving to Washington to confront about health care cuts. See if you can find out who they are," Stewart wrote. "I'd like to help in some way."

"He was so touched and heartbroken and actually teary," Arnold Stiefel, Stewart's manager for more than 30 years, told CNN. "He said to me 'As a father of eight I have to do something now.' "

Stewart's team contacted Lorio and her friend Jessica Michot, co-founders of Trach Mommas of Louisiana, and wrote them a check that covered the remaining cost of the trip.


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[Myrddin]

1. Diamond Geezer - n/t

[joeybee12]

2. Knr

[Scarsdale]

3. Yet, the millionaires

in DC are taking away all hope. What a difference in people. The gop should be ashamed of themselves, but of course they are not. Someday, this will come back to bite them. Sooner, rather than later. THANKS, ROD. A true CLASS ACT.

[Initech]

16. I'm hoping that someday is 11/6/18.

The GOP needs to be punished severely for what they've done to America. Fucking assholes.

[DK504]

4. Sir Rod Stewart & J.K. Rowling doing more to help Americans than Americans.

They are more informed on American politics than most Americans.

[HelenWheels]

5. Will be seeing Rod in Vegas

We have tickets this August for his Vegas show. While I like him it was the younger ones on our Vegas trip who opted to see him. However, seeing his compassion for the children I will now enjoy his show even more.

[barbtries]

11. best concert i ever saw

but that was in .... 1975. lol
i met him in an elevator once and he was not friendly, but still, that was the best concert ever, and this is a good thing he's doing.

by the way we can all help the organization doing these demonstrations: ADAPT.org

[Doreen]

14. Sounds like 52 more years of life and having children

has changed his attitude. No excuse to be not friendly but at that time he was an uprising star and young. I am glad he grew up and changed his attitude.

[barbtries]

15. yeah, well

that was in the 90s but it's okay, he doesn't have to kiss my ass, i'm just glad he has chosen to do good for the people at ADAPT

42. i was like, no i am not in my 70's yet! i was 19 at the time, will be 62 next month

[Doreen]

19. Oops, sorry.

Mathematical error. I did not meant to age you further.

[barbtries]

22. lol

no worries. i'll be there quick enough if i make it that far

[Doreen]

23. With trump at the wheel we may all age

faster than we should. Also, if we all make it that far.

[barbtries]

24. yep, and with republicans

going after health care with all they got, there's no doubt that some of us will die prematurely.

[Glamrock]

31. I disagree

You go up on stage and give everything, everything you've got. Some need to recuperate before they're ready for small talk with strangers. Doesn't mean he doesn't appreciate the fans. Of course, he could a just been a dick. Lol.

[Doreen]

33. Yup

[dchill]

6. K&R.

[colorado_ufo]

7. Good man.

[dawg]

8. Just added "Every Picture Tells a Story" to my Amazon Wishlist.

[BobTheSubgenius]

30. The best phase of his career, for my money.

The title song from this album, Cut Across Shorty and other all-out R&R was where he was best.

[Glamrock]

32. That was a good time for him....

But I prefer his time with Jeff Beck and of course, The Faces.

[hamsterjill]

9. Rod just put the "Sir" in "Sir Rod"

Kudos, my man. Thank you!

[Big_K]

10. It's my allergies...

I'm not about to cry.

Maybe there is some hope out there.

[Moral Compass]

12. They are resolute in not looking and not listening

The sad truth is that the Republican leadership did not meet with or acknowledge these children and their parents.

I live in Texas. Both of my senators are doing everything they can to get some form of ACA repeal (they don't much care if there is a replacement) through. Cornyn is 2nd only to McConnell. Cruz has offered an amendment to allow the sale of junk health insurance policies that don't cover much of anything.

If I could get them in front of me I'd ask them, "Why? What do you think you will accomplish by doing this? You know you'll directly kill thousands and indirectly kill tens of thousands more. Why are you working so hard to make the world worse than it is today?"

Then they'd have me arrested.

[LakeArenal]

13. I kissed this boy in 1971....

I have never gotten over it. He is a nice person with a big heart.

Just using his words on Twitter has put the families back in the news.

Love and thanks for everything, Sir Rod..

[Heartstrings]

18. And I witnessed this kiss!

Great memory!

[Orrex]

17. Wow. Very cool.

Truly admirable.

[lark]

20. Rod still rocks!

He's obviously got a big heart and cares about others. I'm sure he's no Repug.

[kimbutgar]

21. I love my sir Rod Stewart

Been a fan since the late 70's seen him at least 4 times.

Thank You Rod for your generosity.

[area51]

25. This reminds me a little

of RAM, where Brits are volunteering to bring medical care to Americans b/c this country refuses to acknowledge health care as a basic human right.

[sprinkleeninow]

26. Do ya think I'm sexy? 😎 Oh yeah, plus you got heart! 💗 eom

[Mr.Bill]

28. If Trump hears about this

he will probably try to have him deported.

Thank you for your generosity, Sir Rod.

[dalton99a]

29. Kick.

[Sunlei]

34. what a nice man! paid for the washingtondc trip. Much Love Rod Stewart!