Femme Metal and cancer

Subject: Femme Metal and cancer Fri 11 Jul 2008 - 19:23

I have been thinking a lot about cancer lately, due to the fact a few people i know have this horrible disease. I would love to wipe it from the earth but i can't Sad

So i would like to help anyway i can.

You all probably know about the festival being held next year by myself and Em (Phoenix) which is in aid of Cancer Research UK and now Macmillan Cancer Support. Well i would like to do more to raise money for this festival and the charities involved, so i have decided that the profits made from the Compilation CD will first go to the cost of making a Femme Metal t-shirt and profits after that will then go towards the festival to the raise even more money for the 2 charities. Ronald has given me permission to do so, which i am very grateful for as he is the one paying for the CD cheers

Thanks Ronald!

The money raised from the t-shirts sales will then go to the festival for the year after.

All profits made from bands CDs and merchandise sold in the store will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. I will also be doing a whole range of Femme Metal merchandise specifically in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. This will unfortunately mean the competition in process for the new design for the Femme Metal merchandise will have to be canceled as i would like to somehow incorporate the Femme Metal logo with MCS.

Also because of all the significant changes i was thinking about a new logo for FM, to incorporate what we do. Maybe some kind of slogan.

There will be a new competition starting very soon to try to come up with a new logo to use, well everywhere Laughing

But most importantly on the Femme Metal merchandise. There will also be a competition to try to come up with some kind of slogan to be associated with all we do here. I am very sorry to everyone who submitted designs for the previous competition for the FM merchandise! But in my defense i am trying to do some good out of it Laughing

And you will have the chance to put forward your new designs for the new logo cheers

I've probably forgotten to mention something but right now i can't think of anything Razz

Any questions? Suggestions? Criticisms?
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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Fri 11 Jul 2008 - 19:32

Great idea... cheers

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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Fri 11 Jul 2008 - 21:25

I lost one of my best friends from high school to spinal cancer in my freshman year of college, and I've seen many others cut down by it over the years. My good friend (and boss) Rick currently has it, though his is operable and treatable - he will be going for that next month, in fact.

I have been a staunch supporter of cancer treatment research for many years now, usually running several fundraising activities to benefit the local/national research foundations. For example, last year, I decided to put my talent at superpremium ice cream making to work and organized and ran an ice cream sundae fundraiser...in which I spent an entire month of afternoons and nights (until well past sundown after work every single weekday and several hours each weekend day for 30+ days total) making around 28 gallons of homemade ice cream and seven different types of homemade toppings...all ingredients paid for entirely out-of-pocket, mind you...with all the money made from sales going directly to support the American Cancer Society.

That single fundraiser alone brought in more than $6000 U.S. for the cause. While I was understandably exhausted afterwards, the feeling that I'd done something to help - no matter how insignificant it may have been in the grand scheme of things - was worth all the effort.

I have never heard of Macmillan prior to this, but I assume it is similar to ACS. Therefore, I'm very pleased to hear that the investment and effort I personally put into the production of the compilation will help to support a worthy cause similar to one I support myself.
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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Fri 11 Jul 2008 - 21:31

Glad to hear it Dave! cheers

I really appreciate all the work you put into this CD! We couldn't have done it without you, you done the majority of the work! So im especially pleased you support this idea! cheers

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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Fri 11 Jul 2008 - 23:59

Great idea!!! cheers

You have all of my support, at least in mind, I wish I could live over there and helping out! Sad

but well, when I get my card, I'll order some of your merchandise Caz! I wanna that!! and I wanna help!!!!

Best wishes!!! Very Happy

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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Sat 12 Jul 2008 - 1:51

you know, Ive been thinking about this all day. I do think its a great idea. We might not need too much cash to get the shirt idea rolling..and once it does, it will start to pay for itself. I'd love to see the cash benefit someone. Excellent idea caz. Bravo.

Honestly, it makes me want to cry thinking about it. It will be awesome to even be a small part of something so big.
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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Sat 12 Jul 2008 - 1:57

Caz I think it's a brilliant idea. With many people close to me that are cancer survivors (believe me I'm glad I can say survivor) I think it's a great cause.
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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Sat 12 Jul 2008 - 8:00

Thanks guys! I'm glad to have all your support! cheers

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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Sat 12 Jul 2008 - 13:17

I had already expressed my admiration and support for the idea to Caz via pm but want to do it again in this place.

It's really an excellent idea and I am very happy that the profits will find their way to these charities. Cancer is a horrible worldwide problem and wherever or whenever we can do anything to fight it we should do it.

I am also very happy with the fact that everyone supports the idea. And like Caz said, Dave has been extremely important for the CD production and having his support is great.
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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Sat 12 Jul 2008 - 16:37

Huh ? I thought I posted here yesterday ? confused

Anyway, this is an awesome idea Caz. Since this site started Ive been constantly impressed (and sometime blown away lol) by your new ideas, initiatives and your ability to see them through.
I expect this will be no different.

My Nan died of cancer when I was eight. I've never seen my mother that sad I doubt I ever will again.

Great idea !
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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Mon 14 Jul 2008 - 14:45

Thanks guys! It means a lot having everyone's support cheers

This is more of a team effort anyway Twisted Evil

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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Mon 14 Jul 2008 - 17:51

Great idea Caz!!
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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Wed 16 Jul 2008 - 18:49

Sorry I'm a tad late.

This is a GREAT Idea! I donated $70 to a school cancer fund raiser, and I am really one of the people who want the day to come the disease is never seen again. At the time of that fund raiser my friend online was suffering cancer, he beat it this month and I'm so proud of him, I think that motivation and the feeling that someone other than their close friends and family cares helps.

I'll consider looking into buying things if I can (I'm in the US so...) . I'd do anything to aid to a something cancer related.

Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Wed 23 Jul 2008 - 23:44

Brillant idea, Batgirl!!
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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Thu 24 Jul 2008 - 0:02

Batman returns, at last! Razz

Took you long enough Rolling Eyes

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Subject: Re: Femme Metal and cancer Sun 10 Aug 2008 - 19:24

I do plan to buy this...once I start getting paid again. Oh the woes of a broke college student.
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