Heavy Metal Rock For Katie! (x2!)

After her August brain surgery Katie and her family continue to need our love and support as they recover both physically and financially.

Support comes in many forms - and we are grateful to have recieved TWO autographed guitars from two acclaimed Heavy Metal bands: Pantera & Prong

We are auctioning these off on eBay to support Rock4Katie.   All profits from these auctions will go to Katie's family.  

Please share them auctions with anyone you think might be interested, or might be able to help spread the word.

PANTERA GUITAR 
(signed by all 4 original band members, including the late 'Dimebag Darryl')

http://r.ebay.com/2p9sJq

PRONG GUITAR (signed by lead singer/lead guitar Tommy Victor)

http://r.ebay.com/KpEPqi

About Pantera:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantera

About Prong: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prong_(band)

For more about Rock4Katie "Like" our Facebook page at:  http://www.Facebook.com/Rock4Katie

Skinny's Steps Up

Katie's Summer of Love continues...

We're thrilled to announce that Skinny's Lounge (the location that hosted our Rock4Katie Benefit Concert in May) was so moved by the passion and love you all showed that night, that they've arranged another fundraising event for Katie!

Thursday July 18th Skinny's will host an event called "Elixir"  - it's a retro/60's/posh party  (think "Mad Men" )  and admission is free -- but at the event they'll be selling Raffle Tickets for a Westinghouse Digital Flatscreen TV!  100% of the raffle proceeds will go to support Katie!

We here at Team Katie are deeply moved by this unsolicited, generous act by Skinny's NoHo and the producers of Elixir.   Please show your support by sharing this event on Facebook, or via any other means, with your Los Angeles area friends. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/469863776434287/

 

And if you can make it Thursday night (July 18th), please join us at Skinny's Lounge in North Hollywood  

~ Team Katie

Katie's Summer of Love

Summer is here and there's good news from the land of "Katie's Brain."   Katie has connected with a new surgeon at UCLA who believes they can remove most of the tumor!    This is makes a HUGE difference - both medically and mentally.   For most of the past year she'd been living with the idea that she had an inoperable tumor... and with this news the veil has been lifted and hope is on the menu!  

Her surgery is scheduled for early August (currently the 8th) - and so we've named this "Katie's Summer Of Love"!   Send your prayers, positive vibes, good wishes and any support you can to help as Katie and her family enjoy the weeks of July and prepare for the post-surgery recovery period in August.

Here's what Katie recently wrote on her CarePages blog:

"It's hard not to think of where I was this time last year, health-wise. I remember being so fragile just 3 weeks
out of surgery and going to see fireworks and praying I didn't have a gigantic seizure. Now here we are
getting ready to dive in again.

My wonderful hypnotherapist, John, made a great point today of saying that now that I have discovered that I don't need to be sick to be significant, it is all falling into place to make that happen. I have found the right surgeon who will remove my tumor, my seizures will stop and I will be healthy again.

I think all of the epiphanies I have had over the last year play a part in leading me to this point. Obviously I
wasn't ready to take in the messages a year ago, but now I am, culminating in bringing me back to health
and a happy ending. That is what I choose to believe."

We're with you Katie!  Here's to a happy, healthy Summer of Love!

 

A Note From Katie

I personally want to thank everyone who has helped us through this incredible nightmare of a year. I may have lost a handful of friends, sadly, but I have gained at least 50 more! There were 200 people at the benefit by 8:00pm. The owner said he'd never had so many people in his bar before. 

Besides all of the money raised, which has been unbelievably helpful, I have been sent handmade prayer blankets, dolls, holy water, magic dirt , books, music, cards, food, gift cards and have people praying for me from the Vatican to the Wailing Wall. 

Strange to have brain cancer yet feel like the luckiest girl. And still it continues...my infusion of Avastin is tomorrow (5/28), I take my chemo pill tomorrow and lovely people come to me still wanting to give. 

Thank you all for making my life so full.

-Katie

A Note From Micah

"Hey Guys,

I wanted to thank all of you for being a part of the Rock4Katie Benefit Concert and your donations to Katie and my family through the Talbert Family Foundation.

It was very moving for me to see Katie out of the house, having fun, surrounded by all of her friends.  She's had such a rough year this party was exactly what we both needed.  I know most of you have your own busy schedules and your own drama that you might be dealing with, yet you still have been there for us since day one.  With your help and prayers I have been able to take care of my family.  Thank you!

Wasn't it great to see Katie glowing (not from radiation and chemo) out on the dance floor??!!  
I love you Boo.

With our heartfelt gratitude,
- Micah

**Hey check out this link of amazing photos of the party taken by my man Nader
http://www.flickr.com/photos/95268950@N00/sets/72157633576447382/

Thanks for your support:
http://talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/Katie.html

Thanks to Sponsors for Rock4Katie

This weekend's event is going to be great!  And we need to express our gratitude to our Generous Sponsors who have donated their time, talents and resources to making Rock4Katie a success.  

Big Thanks to:

The Talbert Family Foundation

Skinny's Lounge

Food Fetish Catering

Via Alloro Restaurant

Have Print

iSi Integrated Supply

Pico Party Rents

Highland Hall Waldorf School

Guitar 4 Katie

So blown away!   We have received a VERY GENEROUS donation in the form of a Guitar Autographed by all three members of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Crosby, Stills & Nash!   

Donated by Stephen Stills' family this is a beautiful collectible.  Sure to be a treasure in someone's home. 

And we put it on ebay to AUCTION it off for Katie !

 

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE AUCTION PAGE
(and please share it)

 

 

All profits from the Auction will go to Katie's Fund, managed by The Talbert Family Foundation.  The auction begins on Ebay today (May 14th) and closes next week (May 21st). 

 

 

 

Please help spread the word about Rock4Katie - share our posts on Facebook & Twitter, and share this ebay auction with anyone who might want to own a piece of Music History!

 



Candy 4 Katie

Satisfy your sweet tooth and help Katie's family!

Special "Rock 4 Katie" candy bars are coming your way!

 

 

These will be available for sale at the Rock 4 Katie Benefit Concert on May 18th. 

 

Load up on treats for you and your friends, family and co-workers.   All proceeds will go to help Katie and her family.

 

(inside these are Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars with Almonds)

You're Invited to ROCK 4 KATIE!

A Benefit Concert to help a Mom, Wife and SURVIVOR - our friend Katie Smith!

JOIN US!

Saturday May 18, 2013
6-9:30

4923 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601

Music By CASH UP FRONT!
Entertainer Eric Stromer	Comedien Beth Reff

"OUT GIVE, OUT LOVE, OUT LIVE!"

FOOD PROVIDED BY:

Tanino Drago	Food Fetish

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Wristbands 4 Katie
T-Shirts 4 Katie
"OPPORTUNITY DRAWING" - Win a $500 Visa Gift Card

Order Your Tickets HERE 

Don't need tickets, but want to donate?   Here's How to Donate 4 Katie!

100% of your donation is tax deductible (via the Talbert Family Foundation)

Wristbands 4 Katie

We're so excited to be able to show you our Wristbands 4 Katie!   Like the famous LiveStrong bracelets, these rubber wristbands are a reminder to choose life!  

One side reads "Katie's A Survivor!"

And the other side is an inspiring phrase Katie wrote for all of us to wear: 
"Out Give, Out Love, Out Live - Team Katie"

I can't wait to get mine and wear it proudly!  

Wristbands 4 Katie will be available at the Rock 4 Katie Benefit Concert. 

(Naturally, all proceeds from the sale of these bracelets go to Katie and her family)


To continue your online support, feel free to share this image on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or anyplace else!

 

 

Donate 4 Katie

We've received many requests from people who for various reasons can't attend the Rock 4 Katie Benefit Concert, but still wish to help Katie and her family.   Thank you so much for the outpouring of support!

Good news - you can now: 

All donations are being accepted through the Talbert Family Foundation.  100% will go to Katie and her Family.  The Talbert Family Foundation will not only MATCH the first $5,000 but is also donating a $5,000 Honorarium!

To Make Your Donation via our secure online form:

• Visit Katie's page here: http://talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/Katie.html
   
• Click on the "DONATE NOW" button
   
• Fill out the form with the amount you wish to donate.
• In the "What Fund Are You Donating To?" box enter "Katie's Fund"
• Fill in your address and the rest of the information - After you click "Continue" you will be asked for your credit card.

You get an emailed receipt within a few minutes.

Your Credit Card will be charged by "The Talbot Family Foundation" and your donation is tax deductible!

Thank you for your contribution, for spreading the word and most of all for helping Katie's family in their time of need.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Support Katie & Win A $500 Gift Card

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

If you purchase your tickets ON OR BEFORE MAY 8th you will be given one FREE "Opportunity Ticket" for a chance to win a $500  Visa Gift Card! 

You can also purchase "Opportunity Tickets" at the event
$10 each, or 3 for $25

But, to get your FREE "Opportunity Tickets" you must purchase your Rock 4 Katie Benefit Concert Tickets on or before May 8th!  (your tickets will be waiting for you at the event - you must be present to win)

It's a WIN for Katie and it will be a WIN for one lucky attendee!  

Act now and get your free entry!
Purchase your tickets at:
http://talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/Katie.html

See you on May 18th when we ROCK 4 KATIE!

Flyers 4 Katie

Help spread the word with Rock 4 Katie flyers!

Sharing is good!  

Want to help spread the word?  We want to get as many people as possible at the ROCK 4 KATIE benefit concert on May 18th.  And we need your help spreading the word.  Yes, you can share news online - but now you can also help spread the word offline!

We're making our ROCK 4 KATIE FLYER available here - so you can print them and post them wherever you go...

At your office, your church, your synagogue, your children's school... ask store owners to display them, put them up on coffee shop bulletin boards... 

Rock 4 Katie flyers are a positive and uplifting invitation to what is going to be a great night to honor & support a wonderful woman. 

Rock 4 Katie - May 18th, 2013 at Skinny's Lounge in North Hollywood 7-9:30

Download the print-quality version of the flyer here:
(pick a format)

PDF:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BztcDMkXMoFcdWtxT3ctYWNVdFU/edit?usp=sharing

JPG:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BztcDMkXMoFcN25hRzBHbFdiWEU/edit?usp=sharing


And if you see a flyer out in the world - post a picture to our Rock 4 Katie Facebook Page - we'd love to see it, and it will keep the news flying online too!

We're In It For Katie!

We're in it for Katie!

It's been nearly a year since our dear friend Katie discovered she had a brain tumor.  What a shock it was.  Katie is a loving mother of two sweet young children Lucky & Haven - and adored wife of her husband Micah.  Katie’s life and reason for living is her family, especially her children who she adores with all her heart and worked so incredibly hard to have. She has been so appreciative of her large circle of wonderful friends near and far, and considers herself to be very fortunate.

It's been a year of trips to the hospital, surgery, chemo, seizures, medications...  as you can imagine the emotional and physical challenges have been tremendous.   

Immediately her friends and family rallied, as close communities often do.  Meals were delivered, rides were provided, babysitting and playdates, just being with her as she dealt with the incredible challenges of this year.   But in addition to the physical and emotional challenges - there are financial ones as well. 

And so this circle of Katie's friends is coming together again - and reaching out.   At Katie's request we have teamed up with The Talbert Family Foundation to create KATIE'S FUND.   Together we are working to spread the word, to help raise funds to help Katie and her loving family in this time of crisis.   

100% of all monies donated to the fund will be donated to Katie and her family to help defray ongoing expenses for her treatment. Further, the Talbert Family Foundation will match the first $5,000 raised in this fund and has provided a $5,000 honorarium as well!!

In support of our dear friend Katie we are planning different events and ways you can help - but the simplest of all is sharing.  Please help us spread the word about Katie's Fund - share our blog posts, Like our Facebook page, Retweet our Tweets... and, if you find it in your heart and wallet, please Donate what you can.

Love & Blessings,

Katie's Friends