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Stomp Out Cancer: Indie Musician's Fight Ewing's Sarcoma
Indie Musicians will officially get their chance to 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, hundreds of children and young adults suffer or have their lives taken away too soon by this disease. Approximately half of all people with Ewing's sarcoma are under 15 years of age at diagnosis. However, it is also common in young adults. The peak ages are between 10 and 20. It is less common before the age of 5 and after the age of 30. There are currently no early detection methods, and no cure.
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 methods.
"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.
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 stated. 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.
Jake Wheat explained, "Steven's loss has saddened and angered me more than I can explain. Steven is owed a distinctive honor. Some good has to come from this sadness. This project is dedicated to Steven Michael Mackin, and this tribute to him will help find a cure, and to also support others cope with Ewing's Sarcoma. We will stomp out Ewing's, one way or another."
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
You may contact Jake A. Wheat using the following methods: Phone: 502-489-1501 e-mail: jake@stompoutcancer.com
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