FLO-JO FOREVER NEWS
Flo-Jo Friday
Flo-Jo Friday is a special day in which we celebrate the life of Flo-Jo and reconnecting with her fans by sharing pictures, videos, and stories on social media using the hashtag #FloJoFriday.
Donation to Epilepsy Foundation
On the morning of September 21st, 1998, we lost Flo-Jo due to a Cavernous Angioma brain aneurism which caused her to suffocate in her sleep after an epileptic seizure. She passed away while sleeping in her bed next to her 7-year-old daughter, Mary. Nearly two years before her untimely passing, Flo-Jo suffered her first seizure which Mary sadly witnessed. Mary’s quick reaction to call 911 saved her mother’s life and she watched her mother survive that day. Unfortunately, on September 21st, she saw her mother die. Mary has worked closely with many foundations, but the Epilepsy Foundation is one that means the most to her. Losing her mother at the age of 7 and witnessing her mother suffer from seizures at an early age, was not easy as a child. For years, Mary found that it was her duty to dedicate her time in educating herself about her mother’s illness and wants to help those with epilepsy. Furthermore, her goal is to bring awareness to epilepsy and inform the community about it.
We are honored to have donated to the Epilepsy Foundation (@epilepsyfdn) in memory of Flo-Jo & we plan to do so much more in the near future. If you know someone that suffers from epilepsy and want to help donate or learn more information about the Epilepsy Foundation, then please visit their website at www.epilepsy.com.
💜 Flo-Jo Forever 🐆
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Flo-Jo’s 32nd Anniversary for Olympic World Record for 100 meters set at 10.49
On this date, July 16th, 1988: Florence proved to her doubters & changed the game of the 100 meters of Track & Field. With her long hair blowing in the wind passing her competitors while wearing her iconic one-legged outfit and gracing the finish line at 10.49. She set the world record that still stands today, 32 years later. Today, we honor Flo-Jo’s over shadowed achievement & we want to send out positivity to her legacy and legendary history-making presence in the world of Track & Field. Congratulations Flo-Jo, for still being the fastest woman in the world.
