Wednesday, June 10, 2009

When? Where? Why? "Diabetes Benefit Concert"




When?
June 20, 2009
Where?
The Viceroy Amphitheater in Oak Grove, KY
(Off of Hwy 24-Exit 86, 1.6 miles towards Clarksville on the left)
Why?
To raise money to built the F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center in the "Field of Dreams" at the University of Iowa.

HELP US CHANGE THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF DIABETICS AROUND THE WORLD!!!
$15 ADULTS
$7 CHILD 6-12
AGE 5 AND UNDER FREE
FOOD-DIABETIC SCREENING-12 HOURS OF CONCERT FEATURING "JOHN CORBETT" FROM RAISING HELEN, MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, AND NORTHERN EXPOSIER, TREY HENSLEY, MOORE & MOORE, LESLEY ELLIS, COPPER ROAD... AND MANY MORE WONDERFUL BANDS!!

Come and join us, and help Jaden raise money to change lives!!!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

If every member of the Eagles across the United States gave $5, or anyone...
























WE HAVE JUST 11 DAYS LEFT TILL THE DIABETES RESEARCH BENEFIT CONCERT ON JUNE 20, 2009 AT THE VICEROY IN OAK GROVE, KY OFF OF HWY 24-EXIT 86...

Our oldest son; Dylan, said something the other day that made too much sense. He said, "If ever Eagle member gave just $5 mom... then the pledge made by the F.O.E. would be met!" Hummmmmm, that does sound easy doesn't it? Actually.... if anyone made a $5 donation, or purchased a $5 Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus signed guitar raffle ticket... we would probably meet our goal. That would truly be a blessing to millions of diabetic world wide! The "field of dreams" at the University of Iowa would be able to build the F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center, and peoples lives would be changed for the better. Now that... is a dream we can make come true!!!

If you would like to donate $5 to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie & Auxiliary 3423-Jaden Willhite Diabetes Research Center Benefit Concert, Please send donations to:
Fraternal Order of Eagles 3423
Attention: Jim West
2600 Fort Campbell Boulevard
Post Office Box 771
Hopkinsville, KY 42241-0771

Checks or money orders made out to: F.O.E. 3423 Diabetes Benefit Concert
or call:
270-885-9218

Or you can make a chip in donation to:



PS: Eden's Crash members Dustin & Marcus came to see Jaden at Vanderbilt during our last visit. They were so kind to leave him some cool doodles on our board in the room. Thanks guys!!

Also, Kenndra & Rex Parker, Jenifer Hansley, and myself had a bake, yard, and donation sale last Friday & Saturday for the Diabetes Benefit Concert. It went really well, and we told alot of people about the Benefit. Pray for the event!!
God bless
Heather

Radio, Newspapers, and getting the word out about the Diabetes Benefit concert on June 20th















RADIO BROADCAST:
I have faith that we will be blessed. We had a radio interview Monday morning that was at first "disastrous"! WAVJ-FM’s Monday Morning Show interview on June 8 from 8:30 – 9 a.m with Darren Jordan ... only we arrived at the sister station instead of the right one some 40 minutes away. Wow... was I worried!! However; in the end it was all for the better. :)

Zach Spencer (Benefit performer), My Mom (Committee member), Jaden, and myself were "way" early... we organized a phone interview with the correct 104.9 station. Then as a surprise to us; the radio station that we ended up at on accident did a taped interview right after our initial broadcast.

Lite rock 104.9fm in Princeton will be airing our interview soon, and we can't wait to hear how that turns out. :) Wow! On top of that, they will post our poster on their web site too. So, in the end... we had a wonderful day. Two interviews in one morning... before 11am. Jaden said it all at the end of his broadcast,"Lite Rock 104.9 ROCKS!!! lol! He really had a great time at the interview with Caroline Garcia. Thanks ladies at the station in Princeton, you went out of your way to help us out in a tough spot!!
www.literock1049.com

I am always happy to take sour grapes... and make jam!!! lol!! :)

Anywho, on our way back home we stopped and took Zach Spencer to the Viceroy. He was very excited with the venue, and said it was a wonderful stage. :) We look forward to your performance Zach!!

We also had an interview with Dave Ralston, Hopkinsville Eagles member and host on WHOP-AM 98.7fm (http://www.lite987whop.com/) Tuesday, June 2 at 6:45am. Dave was wonderful, and he also had done alot of radio PR for us during the Eagles Rider Poker Run for Jaden Last year. We appreciate all you do for us Dave!!

THANK YOU EAGLE RIDERS 3423 FOR GIVING JADEN THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER, BY HAVING THE EVENT IN HONOR OF HIM. YOU GUYS WERE THE BEST!!! :)
Isa 40:31 but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

NEWSPAPERS:

Jaden has been featured in three News Papers so far. The Kentucky New Era, The Eagle Post, and The Fort Campbell Courier. All three Articles were fabulous, and we are grateful for all the kind words... and details about the diabetes benefit concert. Thank you to Rachel Vickrey with The Eagle Post, Melissa Mollohan with The Kentucky New Era, and Joe Parrino with The Fort Campbell Courier. You all did a wonderful job, and are excellent journalist!!

Thank you to Kim & Liz from the Grand Aerie for setting up our Media PR!!!

BE sure to look them up on the web sites.
http://www.fortcampbellcourier.com/
(front page of the Community section June 4-11)
http://www.kentuckynewera.com/ (Front page May 29th)
http://www.eaglepost.us/ (Front page May 20th)

God bless
Heather