Monday, April 5, 2010

Drumming to Beat Cancer :: drumSTRONG 2010


Join us May 15 and 16, 2010 for drumSTRONG 2010
More info here...
(Jim Donovan will be performing & facilitating on Sun May 16)

drumSTRONG is a phenomenal organization doing great work helping to beat cancer.

The founder Scott Swimmer is one of the most passionate people I've ever met. At age 15, Scott's son Mason was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (a rare bone cancer) and underwent many months of chemo and extensive surgeries on his leg. Five years later he has beaten it and pitches for his varsity high school baseball team. Scott's experience with his own son's battle with cancer has led him to creating drumSTRONG...

drumSTRONG events showcase the cancer health resources available in the region (and globally), educate, support survivorship, and raise awareness and funds. As important as anything else we do, we encourage the community to focus on 'playing nice' (lighten up on the constraints and limiting factors of "competitiveness") giving rise to true, solid, collaborative initiatives.

We are not competing for "cancer dollars" like so many. DrumsForCures (the parent organazation being drumSTRONG) wants you to intelligently support the cancer societies and research facilities that do the most good. We make them available to you and ask that we be the conduit. We help so many in such cool fashion. Many positive activities are manifesting such as bringing percussionists into the pediatric clinics, programs to educate youth about cancer health and drum circles around town. We gather people to rhythm, facilitate opportunities and create sound community.

Not another walk, run, ride, golf tournament; truly something for all ages, wages and stages of health...

Join us May 15 and 16, 2010 for drumSTRONG 2010
More info here...

5 comments:

  1. Jim,
    I would agree with you, Scott Swimmer is one of the most passionate people that I have ever met.
    It is great that you are going to participate, there will be many talented people all gathering to support an amazing cause.

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  2. It's true there will be a load of great artists helping out..can't wait.
    j

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  3. so, mr. issadore, where you gonna be may 15th & 16th? i'm sending you the drumSTRONG handBOOK so's youse guys in NY can come out and play with us.

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  4. and you, mr. donovan, are a true mensch (that's a GOOD thang)!

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  5. I'll have to look that one up Scotty.. :)

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