The Jack Brown Song - Thanks For Loving Me
Say ‘thanks for loving me’ by buying this CD for someone special!

The 2Simple Trust supports disadvantaged children both in education and in relief of sickness (Currently Neuroblastoma).

Our Current Appeals are:
Jack Brown Appeal
Hannah Edwards Appeal
Jacob Marsland Appeal
Grace O’Gorman

Thanks For Loving Me - Copyright ©2007 Ryan/Hamilton

I don’t know anybody else who makes me feel the way you do.
I can’t believe there’s one sweet soul can touch me through and through.
I try my best to let you know I couldn’t do this without you.
Thanks for loving me like you do.

Thanks for loving me, you keep me walking in light.
Thanks for needing me, you fill my dreams in the night.

Sometimes when I’m not well you smile,
and make me feel better if you can.
I want to take good care of you.
No one else could understand.
And just the way you look at me can’t hide a heart so true.
Thanks for loving me loving me like you do.

I know for you it’s hard sometimes.
I wish I could share your pain.
You’re like an angel in my heart,
Giving me strength again and again.

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A letter from Phil Ryan - Singer/Songwriter
http://www.philryanband.com

“In late 2006, I was asked to play at a benefit concert on a Saturday afternoon for Jack Brown, a little boy I’d never met or heard of. It was a favour to a friend so I went along and played. I met Jack and his parents. Jack played and ran around despite the fact that he was having treatments and procedures so painful that they would stop a grown man in his tracks. It was clear to me he really was a very special little boy. I spoke to his parents as he played and I mentioned that if it would help the appeal I could write a special song and donate it to the Jack Brown Appeal.

And so in January, I sat down and wrote the song one wintry Sunday morning. I wanted the song to be from Jack to his amazing parents and from them to their beautiful little brave boy and finally for anyone who has someone fighting their corner – mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends and lovers. It’s the most difficult song I ever had to write. Although it’s just a song, some chords and words, it’s important. I hope you like it and buy it to give Jack and other children a chance to continue being loved the way you were and are by your parents. The way I was loved by mine.”

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A letter from Yvonne Brown, Jack’s Mother

“When Jack relapsed (in November 2006) and we brought him here (to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Care hospital in the United States), I felt those awful shivers again that I'd felt during his high dose chemo. Never again would I wish to put him through that, there is no way to describe the pain.

Realising he was once again on the same journey as before, Jack became totally unco-operative as he endured yet another scan, needle or biopsy, the pain and the endless vomiting during chemo. His veins were so small, and damaged by now – that the needles would never go in first time. I broke down as I sat there on this day, I knew 'this is it, he's given up'. Jack has been the fighter through all of this, we took our strength from him. When he gives up, we will know it's time to stop fighting.

BUT Jack hadn't given up, he had reacted to my tears. He became hysterical, shouting at me 'Stop crying mummy, you're upsetting me, stop crying now!' and so we struck a deal. I told him I'd stop crying if he did, and he did, he just sat there and let them push the needle in, biting his lip and squeezing my arm as hard as he could. He loved me so much that just to stop me crying, for the next few days, he would sit and endure these awful needles, the scans and whatever else was to come...

I contacted Phil during those early stages, and asked for his help. I wanted a tribute to Jack. This song is from me to Jack. It symbolises his bravery, how he was prepared to sit through the pain just to stop me crying. We had asked Phil to do something that would be a tribute to Jack's courage, that would also give hope and inspiration to others, and in the process help to raise funds, now for Jack, but ultimately in future, for other kids who are not ready to give up the fight just yet.

Phil has done all of this, and more, he has cast in stone Jack's love, and I am so grateful. This is something no one can ever take away from me now. In treatments like this, if the child gives up, you have lost the battle, and that's why it is so very important. We cannot allow Jack to give up yet.”