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 August 3rd, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
CONTACT:
Jake
A. Wheat
StreetBlast.com
Louisville, Kentucky
502-366-8006 |
502-489-1501
info@stompoutcancer.com
http://www.stompoutcancer.com
Stomp Out
Cancer: Indie Musician's Fight Ewing's Sarcoma
Louisville, Kentucky -
August 3rd, 2007
Indie Musicians will officially be able to use
their music to heal, and send a strong message of hope
for patients fighting Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer found
mostly during childhood or early adulthood. Artists can submit their music
for this project at: www.sonicbids.com/stompoutcancer.
Ewing’s Sarcoma is a rare
form of Cancer, but in the United States alone, thousands suffer or have their
lives taken away too soon by this disease.
Thanks to "Indie Music Unified", a collection of talented individuals who
have their finger on the pulse of the Independent Music Industry, a compilation
CD titled, “Stomp Out Cancer: Indie Musicians Fight Ewing’s Sarcoma,” will work
to bring support to researchers and Doctors with 100% of the CD’s earnings going
towards finding a Ewing’s Sarcoma vaccine, and early detection testing
methods.
Jake Wheat, Station Manager for StreetBlast.com lost a dear
friend, Steven Michael Mackin to the disease on October 28, 2006, and after
learning of his passing late, Wheat decided to attack his grief and guilt by
raising money to help fund research into finding a vaccine and to help support
services for people suffering from Ewing's Sarcoma. "Stomp Out Cancer: Indie
Musicians Fight Ewing's Sarcoma," is now moving forward to create a buzz and to
raise awareness and funds for Ewing's Sarcoma research, even incorporating
innovative Bandlink™ technology that will allow the listener to insert their CD
into their computer and learn more about Ewing’s Sarcoma, get updates on how
much money has been raised so far by the CD project, and interact with other
people involved or suffering from Ewing’s Sarcoma. This is an inspiring project, one that
will interconnect art with medical funding, and truly allow music to
heal.
Wheat,
out of this project, wants people to know that Steven Mackin was a bright spot
in the lives of hundreds of people. His death touched the lives of people all
across the World, with his constant communications with friends both online, and
offline through his constant communications through chat software, community
based websites, and his LiveJournal account.
Steven’s first battle with
Ewing’s Sarcoma caused him to loose the ability to use his legs, and required
crutches. Regardless or his disability after his remission, he traveled and
explored life, and was able to continue and keep with his active lifestyle, not
allowing his past to stand in his way. He spread beauty and laughter wherever he
was, and loved people.
Wheat’s memories of him were very special, and
the last conversation Wheat had with him was by phone on June 29th, 2006 at
10:49 am. Steven spoke of some recurring pain in his lower back, which prompted
him to go back to the Emergency Room, due to the pain being similar to his first
round with Ewing’s Sarcoma. He was worried, scared, and because Wheat is an EMT
(and at the time worked for a local hospital in the ER) was trying to find some
comfort in the conversation. Steven told Wheat that the Doctors in the ER ruled
the pain as a pulled muscle. This would be the last conversation that Steven and
Jake would share. Wheat had a job transfer, forcibly lost contact with Steven
due to a business cell phone change, and ultimately did not hear the news of his
recurring cancer, and the sad news of his passing until almost six months later.
The mourning of Steven’s loss has been tremendous for Wheat, because he
was not able to say goodbye. A early morning visit to Steven’s gravesite allowed
Wheat to pay respects, but it was not until he drove back from Bardstown to
Louisville that he decided to raise money to fight Ewing’s Sarcoma. A beautiful
sunrise appeared, and Wheat knew it was a good sign.
"Stomp Out Cancer:
Indie Musicians Fight Ewing's Sarcoma" brings to the table several talented
individuals who have joined forces as "Indie Music Unified," and are
donating their talents to make this project a success. "Indie Music
Unified" includes Phil Peretz (CDDVDNow.com / Indie Artists Alliance.com),
Troy Edlin (TroyEdlin.com), Phil Peretz & Scott Lonis (iMuzic.com), and Jake
A. Wheat (StreetBlast.com).
These individuals are working to bring this
project to life with new CD technology, promotion, and artist incentives - along
with keeping the project goal in mind, which is to raise as much money to fight
Ewing's Sarcoma as possible. The official website for the "Stomp Out Cancer" CD
project can be found at: www.stompoutcancer.com.
"This project is dedicated to
Steven Michael Mackin, so that he may help families and others find a cure, and
cope with Ewing’s Sarcoma. We will stomp out cancer, one way or another." - Jake
A. Wheat (StreetBlast.com)
Jake Wheat explained,
"Steven’s loss has saddened and angered me more than I can explain. However, I
will not let his passing go without memorial, and Steven is owed a distinctive
honor. Some good has to come from this sadness.
The mixed genre CD is
slated to be released on October 28th, 2007 in loving memory of
Steven Michael Mackin. Artists wishing to be a part of this compilation can
submit their entries via SonicBids (http://www.sonicbids.com/stompoutcancer).
The top 20 artists will
be selected by Indie Music Fans voting for their favorite artists and songs
along with the members of the Independent Music Resources Group. http://www.imuzic.com/artists/stompoutcancer/
For
more information on this project, please visit: www.stompoutcancer.com
If you are a webmaster, could you
please link us up with our banner:
Please send us your banner (468 x 60) and we will gladly add
you to our website as well!
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You may
contact Jake A. Wheat using the following methods: Phone: 502-366-8006 |
502-489-1501
e-mail: jake@stompoutcancer.com
Note: Jake Wheat is available for podcast interviews, and the Stomp
Out Cancer team will post links to all press releases or news articles, so
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