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From Something Corporate/Jack Mannequin's Andrew McMahon
(http://www.jacksmannequin.blogs.com/) on 6/6/2005:

"The statement I am about to make is not an easy one. As some of you may know I
was hospitalized last Friday, upon receiving unsettling results to blood work taken by
my doctor in New York City. I had visited him after canceling a show in New Jersey
due to frequent and uncommon voice problems I was having on a recent tour with
my new project, Jacks Mannequin. He decided upon seeing me that my pale
complexion warranted some tests to be taken. A decision, which in retrospect, marks
a substantial shift in the course of my life. I was admitted on Friday and spent the
following days awaiting results of a bone marrow sample taken from my hip. This
Wednesday my doctors officially diagnosed me with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia,
otherwise known as (ALL). I know this news will be met with both shock and concern
and want you all to be aware that this disease, though difficult, is highly treatable
and completely cured in most cases. I feel extremely strong in spirit and I am ready
to meet this head on and beat it. I am a natural born fighter with an immense
amount of love and positive energy inside me. I am not only confident but I am
certain I will come out of this a stronger human being with a greater
understanding of life and my place in the world. Even as my words reach this page I
feel the strength of my family, friends and those who will read this inspiring me as I
make my way home to Los Angeles to undergo treatment. Rest assured the doctors we
have assembled are the best in their field. My care will be both personal and on the
cutting edge of Leukemia research. As for the release of the new Jacks Mannequin
record, "Everything in Transit", my label has honored my wishes to hold to our
intended august 9th release date (note: now August 23rd). I believe music to be the
greatest natural healer and it is important for me to share this collection of songs with
you all as I embark on this unpredictable voyage. You are all in my heart. Be well
and I will see you soon."

In lieu of flowers or gifts please make your way to your local blood banks, or send
contributions to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation at 9272 Jeronimo rd.
suite 107A, Irvine CA 92678.
For more information go to www.pcrf-kids.com

Bands Doing Battle will donate $1 for each paid admission to Select Start's November
13th (Neptune's Lounge) and November 14th (Transitions Art Gallery at Skate Park of
Tampa) concerts to the Sylvia Thomas Center to financially support the Carli Slack family
as Carli battles leukemia.

Carli Nicole Slack has been hospitalized at St.Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa,
Florida since July 19, 2008 Carli was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on
July 22, 2008.

Carli received chemotherapy but has had four invasive surgeries and is currently fighting
life threatening Mucor fungal infection.

Tampa Trib Article Fundraiser 12/1/2008 Set For Teen Fighting Cancer, Deadly Fungus
Tampa Trib Article "Teen Who Beat Odds Continues Fight To Recuperate"
St. Pete Times Article "Rare fungus attacks Tampa teen's organs"
Tampa Trib Article "Online Vigil honors teen facing death"

To get updates on Carli's condition
http://www.carlislack.page.tl/Carli-h-s-Weekly-Updates.htm

Please send your tax deductible contribution for the Carli Slack Family to:

The Sylvia Thomas Center
Attn: Carli Slack Family
PO Box 488
Mango, Florida 33550

For More Info: call (813) 651-3150

If you are unable to contribute financially, please consider donating blood in Carli's name
at a Florida Blood Services location in November.

If you do, you can join the National Marrow Donor Registry for FREE (normally $52)

13th November 2008
7:30pm - All Ages - $7
The Neptune's Lounge
Tarpon Springs, FL

14th November 2008
6:00pm - All Ages - $8
Transitions
Skatepark of Tampa

To support Carli Slack as she battles a life threatening
Mucor fungus infection, Bands Doing Battle will donate $1
for each paid admission to the shows above to:
The Sylvia Thomas Center
Attn: Carli Slack Family
PO Box 488 Mango, FL 33550
For More Info: call (813) 651-3150
If you are unable to contribute, please consider donating
blood, in Carli's name, at a Florida Blood Services location

$10 at CD BABY
100% to PCRF

In 2005, I enlisted 19 Florida
bands, playing the Florida
Warped Tour, to join Bleed The
Dream in compiling the Bands
Doing Battle benefit CD to honor
their departed drummer, Scott
Gottlieb, who lost his battle with
leukemia and to put into action
Jack Mannequin's Andrew
McMahon's call to donate to
pediatric cancer research and to
encourage blood donation.

In 2006, Bands Doing Battle
raised funds for 1-800-SUICIDE,
in memory of Coach Dungy's son,
Eric, and organized a post
Warped Tour benefit concert and
auction to help Brad Andress, the
20 year old Close To Home
bassist, who valiantly battled
liposarcoma twice, until he was
taken "home" on October 6th,
2006.

In 2007, Bands Doing Battle
promoted a nation-wide blood
drive, to honor Brad's memory, on
what would have been Brad's
21st birthday. "21 Invinicible"

BDB also supported Driving For
Donors, 12 year old Pat Pedraja,
who realized his dream and
calling to do nationwide bone
marrow registration drives, while
battling leukemia himself.
Pat was awarded the 2007 CNN
Heroes Viewer's Choice Award!

In 2008, Bands Doing Battle was
again touched by the story of
South Tampa's 16 year old Carli
Slack's battle with leukemia and a
life-threatening fungal infection.

The outpouring of prayer and the
family's faith and dedication to
their Carli's care, and their
financial need have again
spurred Bands Doing Battle to
action.

BDB Founder - John Reisinger