The Jason Foster Project

Jason was a musician, and a friend. How simple these words can sound. How inadequately they describe the man whose songs and spirit touched everyone he met. His kindness, his innocence, his amazing gifts, all left a mark wherever he went.
Jason battled with depression throughout his life. He also battled addiction. He used music as his coping tool, which enabled him to create amazing songs and music throughout his lifetime. Jason demonstrated his ability to persevere despite his illness and addiction for many years, experiencing moments of personal triumph through his creativity. Jason lost his last battle with substance abuse and depression on September 22nd, 2009. September 22nd was also the day, 40 years prior, that the world was blessed with his presence.
The purpose of The Jason Foster Project is to raise awareness of the dangers of addiction, and the importance of seeking treatment for depression. Depression is a serious, and often chronic, illness that is debilitating and takes thousands of lives per year. Very often, individuals that suffer from depression self-medicate through the use of drugs and alcohol to numb the pain it causes. They feel alone and worthless, despite their talents and gifts. Despite the beauty within them. And despite the love that others have for them, they do not and cannot share in that love for themselves.