About Ocala : The Travoltas

Despite their long struggles with their son Jett’s illness, and his tragic death about a year ago, the Travoltas continue to share their blessings with our community. “Kelly, Ella and I want to thank all of you for supporting us over the last year,” Travolta told the crowd. “It’s meant the world to us. We know that we have a community. We know that we have friends. and we know that we are loved. We appreciate it. Jett appreciates it. We love you, Ocala.” Those are the words spoken by John Travolta, as quoted and written by ocala Star Banner Reporter, David Shlenke, in his article following the premiere of “old Dogs“ (a Disney picture) at the end of 2009.

It was the first time Ella Bleu has been at an ocala premier, and it was the first time Ella, John & kelly have all starred in a movie together. But, it wasn’t the first time that they’ve shared their generosity with our community, premiering “Wild hogs” in 2007 harley-style, benefitting several causes including the Marion Theatre. In 2008 BoLT was screened at the hollywood Regency 16, bringing more than $50,000 in proceeds to the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County. “From Paris with Love” brings a continuum of compassion for Marion County from the Travoltas. on February 4th, John and wife Kelly will preview John’s new film, a day before its’ national release. alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyer, bald and still beautiful, Travolta plays an intense u.S. spy trying to prevent an overseas terror attack. This benefit premiere - $300 tickets - ends with an exclusive dinner with the Travoltas at Golden ocala for 300 people. although there won’t be any red carpet opps for “From Paris with Love,” the film’s premiere in ocala promises to raise some $90,000 for local police, sheriff’s and fire departments, the ocala Detoxification Project, along with scholarships benefitting CFCC Fine arts students in honor of Jett Travolta.

The Travoltas’ appearance at “Old Dogs” Ocala Premier Benefitted These Charities:

The Jett Travolta Foundation
jett-travolta-foundation.org
assists children with vision, hearing, mobility, communication, behavior learning impairments, or other special medical, environmental, health or educational needs.

Project Hope
projecthope.org
Establishing a complete plan for the homeless of our county, including transitional housing for families, to helping them regain a life in society, and more.

Humane Society of Marion County
humanesocietyofmarioncounty.com
Continues to provide education to prevent cruelty, suffering, and over-population of animals, and provides housing and care for animals.

Florida Highway patrol Advisory Council
flhsmv.gov/fhp/misc/FhPaC/FhPaCwhat.htm
Providing support for sick, injured, and disabled Florida highway Patrol Troopers & Florida highway Patrol auxiliary Troopers.

Marion County public Safety Assistance Trust
mcpsat.org
assisting public safety community members in time of critical need, most often financial.