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Stomp Out Cancer: Indie Musician's Fight Ewing's
Sarcoma
Louisville, Kentucky - July 8th, 2007
On October 28th, 2007 - Indie Musicians will officially begin their
fight against Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer found mostly during
childhood or early adulthood.
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 the Indie Music Resource Group, 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.
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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 the
Indie Music Resource Group (IMRG) and are donating their talents to make
this project a success. IMRG 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. 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.
For more information on this project, please visit:
www.stompoutcancer.com
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You may contact Jake A. Wheat using the following methods: Phone:
502-489-1501
e-mail: jake@stompoutcancer.com
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