Love Hope & Strength to you in 2010

"Love Hope Strength" written in flashlight on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.
Oli Powell: Flashlight choreography.
Owen Fegan: Photography

From the slopes of Kilimanjaro...
to the valley of Rhondda...
we thank you for allowing us to bring
love, hope and strength to the world.

In 2009 your support has allowed us to:

Summit Kilimanjaro with 25 cancer survivors, supporters and musicians. Funds will be used to build a children's cancer center in Tanzania in 2010.
Begin the first phase of development of the first mobile cancer unit in Peru.
Host a symbolic walk and concert in Philadelphia with members of Squeeze, Gin Blossoms, Fixx, The Alarm, Gene Loves Jezebel and Nick Harper, sponsored by Hahnemann Hospital, Baird Financial, Field House and Cashman & Associates to support our bone marrow initiatives.
Host a victorious walk and concert for the third year atop Snowdon Mountain led by co-founder Mike Peters to raise funds to build a new cancer wing in Wales.
Host a first-time hike and concert in the Rhondda Valley to support cancer care in Wales.
Host a concert and symbolic climb in Sydney with Slim Jim Phantom of the Stray Cats and Brien McVernon resulting in the support of adolescent care at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick, Australia.
Host a symbolic climb and concert atop Pikes Peak in Colorado with The Bacon Brothers, Cy Curnin and The White Buffalo to raise funds to support our bone marrow initiatives in the United States.
Spread awareness to over 1 million concertgoers by informing them that bone marrow donation is NOT the painful process it once was and registration requires only a simple cheek swab. Are YOU on the list?
Attend The LiveSTRONG Global Cancer Summit in Dublin where we connected with over 40 countries in need of our support, we are preparing to answer the call.
Petition Parliament to change the bone marrow process in the United Kingdom and raise the legal age of a registrant to find more donors.
Register 4,000 people to the national marrow registry resulting in 20 matches (and counting), thanks to Visa and DKMS, at concerts around the U.S. including:

68 concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheater
Bonnaroo Music Festival
Mile High Music Festival
Union County Music Festival
Outdoor Retailer Convention
Austin City Limits, in partnership with LiveSTRONG
Presbyterian/St Lukes Hospital in partnership with HealthONE
Denver Starz Film Festival with the Gin Blossoms
The Smithereens Concert in NJ and MD.
And countless other drives and events.

And thanks to our incredible "Band" of supporters that raised additional funds such as:

Union County New Jersey who hosted the 3rd Annual "Rock-on-walk-a-thon" for LHS.
Jason Mraz, Flight of the Conchords, Big Head Todd, OAR, Brett Dennen, Robert Randolph, Disco Biscuits and countless other musicians who lent their voices to the cause.
Aden Holt with his 4th annual "Cruiser Rocks".
Melanie and Aaron Zeese who dedicated their Ironman competition to LHS.
Cy Curnin and Nick Harper who traveled the US spreading the word of Love Hope Strength through their music.
Sky Vega who hosted an all-star concert in New York City.
The Elm that hosted their second annual "Caped Crusaders" Bike ride and bone marrow drive which resulted in a match and a recent life being saved!
Brothers O'Hair who are hosting a bone marrow drive at their concert in Denver.
Carter Brotherton who, at 3 years old, lost his battle but continues to be our symbol of hope. Even in death he raised funds to support future bone marrow matches like his.
Jeff Suskin and Dining Out Magazine with their Cars, Cocktails and a Cure Fundraiser.
Ralph Schomp Honda who donated the LHS Honda Element "bone marrow-mobile".
All of the pubs, restaurants and businesses that are "rockin the stockin" and raising funds this holiday season.
Extreme Music who, again, raised funds at their annual awards ceremony.
Oskar Blues who dedicated their annual "Beer with Balls" Golf Tournament to LHS.
The Westword who featured LHS as they charity of choice at Artopia and The Westword Music Showcase.
The Starz Denver Film Festival that featured the Love Hope Strength Music Lounge throughout the epic week of films.
Dos Equis for dedicating funds from their recent concert series to Love Hope Strength.
The 26 people (that we know of) that are rockin real Love Hope Strength tattoos for their loved ones.
Ryan Roxie who dedicated a portion of the proceeds of his new Album to LHS.
The Love I Can Fell Reggae Album, 100% of all proceeds come to LHS.
Nick Harper who dedicated "Blue Sky Thinking" to LHS.
Deanna Cochran who designed the incredible LHS dog tag and cuff that has now become our the hottest item in cancer support. Yeah, it's badass!!!
Red Robot who has given Love Hope Strength an office and a new home.
The thousands and thousands of people around the world who have donated to Love Hope Strength, and are now rocking the cuff and shirts to show their support.
The hundreds of volunteers who have lent their hand to make all of the above possible.
The sponsors who have donated money and goods to keep the foundation's office going. Too many too list!!
To the million of survivors and fighters that inspire us every day.
And to those we have lost including Vidhea Shrestha, Kevin Carlberg, Carter Brotherton and all of your loved ones who dedicated their days to sharing their strength with others.

Amazing what can be done in a an year,
thanks to ALL of you!!!!

2010 brings the sobering news that cancer is now the world's leading killer. With early detection and proper treatment, 80% of all cancers COULD be survivable. Help us bring cancer care to the world, one concert at a time.

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Become a bone marrow donor
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HAPPY HOLIDAY'S AND
LOVE, HOPE AND STRENGTH
TO YOU IN 2010