We are very proud to announce that the 2011 Dear Jack Benefit raised over $35,000 for the Dear Jack Foundation (DJF). We can’t say thanks enough to all of you who came out and continue to support DJF. We’d also like to thank Fun. and William Beckett.

Looking back at 2011 gives us a great sense of accomplishment. We participated in our second summer on the Warped Tour, approached $500,000 in lifetime fundraising for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Light the Night Walks, and held the Second Annual DJF Concert. We were been able to support some amazing research hospitals, young adult cancer camps and programs, as well as other organizations like LLS. What we’ve failed to mention to date though is that the Dear Jack Foundation is now officially a fully operational 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

With this transition comes a greater freedom in our ability to not only raise money, but also to support our mission in the fight against young adult cancer. It also carries a greater responsibility to make sure we run Dear Jack as efficiently and effectively as possible. We will continue to be 100% volunteer run so that the highest possible percentage of money raised can be put towards research and life initiative platforms.

Throughout the year you’ll begin start to see some changes, starting with the website and how you can donate to DJF. We’ll have more tools for you to be able to spread the mission of DJF to others. We’ll also have better capacities to communicate with you, the supporters that make this all possible. So stay tuned, 2012 is going to be great.

Happy New Year and thank you again for supporting Dear Jack Foundation.

Sincerely,
Steve Smith
Executive Director

We couldn’t have done this without the tremendous support from all of our walkers who helped fundraise. Thanks again for your efforts, and we hope to do it again with our 2011 Light The Night teams!

WHO: Everybody

WHAT: Light The Night Yogurtland Fundraiser

WHEN: Wednesday, November 2, 2011; 5pm – 9pm

WHERE: Yogurtland – USC Gateway, located at 3335 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90007

WHY: To support the Light The Night Team Jack’s Mannequin – Dear Jack Foundation and raise money to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

HOW: Print the attached flier and turn it in when paying the bill on 11/2 at Yogurtland USC! Let us know you’re attending with an optional RSVP on Facebook!

LTN Yogurtland 110211 Flier

WHO: Los Angeles Area Light The Night Supporters!

WHAT: Vegan FUNdraising Dinner for LTN Team Jack’s Mannequin – Dear Jack Foundation

WHEN: 5:00pm – 11:00pm PST, Monday, October 10th

WHERE: Veggie Grill – 8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 323.822.7575

WHY: Post-Light The Night Walk Celebration (and the release of “People and Things”). Help LTN Team JM-DJF support the fight against blood cancers. All proceeds donated by Veggie Grill will go to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

HOW: Print the Flier OR mention the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Light The Night Team Jack’s Mannequin when ordering between 5pm and 11pm on Monday, Oct. 10th, at the West Hollywood Veggie Grill location.

Questions – contact us at LTN.TeamJM@gmail.com

Veggie Grill 10-10-11 West Hollywood LTN Flier

WHO: San Diego Area Light The Night Supporters

WHAT: Light The Night Fundraising Dinner

WHERE: Souplantation – 109 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

WHEN: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 5pm – 8pm PST

WHY: 20% of the proceeds from this evening’s event will go to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

HOW: Print the flier below and turn it in when dining at Souplantation.

A limited number of Pre-Sale tickets will be available to fans, tomorrow, Wednesday, September 21st 10am to 10pm PST. Click the pre-sale link and use the username and password below.
Username: jacks
Password: mannequin

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, September 24th at 10am PST on Ticketmaster.

Keep checking back to the Dear Jack Foundation web site for updates and more information on the 2nd Annual Dear Jack Foundation Show and Auction!

It’s been a good summer for the Dear Jack Foundation (DJF). Thanks so much to Adam, Leah, and all the DJF Warped Tour volunteers. They did an amazing job getting the word out and I am very thankful for their time and hard work.

We are also kicking off the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night walks this month. We know its a tricky economy to raise money in, that’s why we need all the help we can get. LLS is behind some of the most cutting edge cancer research and with your help we can push the ball forward in finding cures for those affected by these brutal diseases. Please join us and know that even the smallest amount counts.

Thank you,
Andrew

2011 Light The Night Team Jack’s Mannequin / Dear Jack Foundation

WHAT: Light The Night Team Jack’s Mannequin / Dear Jack Foundation Hawaiian FUNdraiser

WHEN: ALL DAY – Wednesday, September 21, 2011 – 11:00am – 9:00pm PST

WHERE: THE LOFT – North Torrance Location – 2210 W. Artesia Blvd., Torrance, CA 90504 AND

South Torrance Location – 23305 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 www.thelofthawaii.com

WHY: To raise funds to benefit the Leukemia & Lyphoma Society Light The Night Walks to fight blood cancers!

HOW: Download the flier from the link below, print the flier and turn it in when paying your the bill at The Loft on the 21st. Please note that fliers may NOT be distributed on restaurant property.

The Loft 09-21-11 LA LTN Fundraiser Flier