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DT: SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
FR: LIBBY COFFEY/MSO PR  —HELPING CANCER PATIENTS IN NEED—
ANNOUNCES SPECIAL OPENING PERFORMANCE FROM
THE HELLCAT SAINTS:
Chester Bennington (Linkin Park), Scott Shriner (Weezer), Joey Castillo (Queens of the Stone Age), Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) and special guests Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction), Juliette Lewis (Juliette and the Licks), Mark MacGrath (Sugar Ray) and Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
WEEZER WILL HEADLINE SECOND ANNUAL L.A. BENEFIT CONCERT
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
AT THE EL REY THEATRE
JOHNNY DEPP
TO RECEIVE
“THE RHONDA’S KISS HEALING AND HOPE AWARD“
RELEASED TODAY: 100 TICKETS FOR FANS
—WHICH INCLUDE MEZZANINE VIEWING AND TWO DRINKS—
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT
September 29, 2016— Rhonda’s Kiss, an organization that helps cancer patients in need, has announced today that The Hellcat Saints will perform a special opening set at the second annual concert event on Thursday, November 3 at The El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. The L.A. collective will feature Chester Bennington (Linkin Park), Scott Shriner (Weezer), Joey Castillo (Queens of the Stone Age), Dave Kushner (Velvet Revolver) and special guests Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction), Juliette Lewis (Juliette and the Licks), Mark MacGrath (Sugar Ray) and Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine). The rock group WEEZER is the headlining act for this year’s benefit concert, with musician/TV host Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray emcee-ing the evening. Today, September 29, an additional 100 tickets were released-which include elevated viewing of the show on the mezzanine and two drink tickets–at a special price of $125.00 for this one-night-only benefit concert. These tickets are only available online at rhondaskiss.org.
As previously announced, Academy Award-nominee, actor, producer and musician Johnny Depp will be presented with the first “Healing & Hope Award,” which honors an individual or group of local heroes who have a positive impact on cancer patients, survivors and those in need. “Cancer affects many lives and this year it was my family’s turn,” explains Johnny Depp. “The team at Cedars-Sinai works tirelessly to help people in their darkest moments. Their work is invaluable to all of us, and I will support any opportunity to help shine a light on the cause through Rhonda’s Kiss.”
Proceeds from the concert event with Weezer, Johnny Depp and The Hellcat Saints will benefit the Cedars-Sinai Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute and further the mission of Rhonda’s Kiss, supporting programs to assist cancer patients in need, and helping those who receive a cancer diagnosis make ends meet during treatment. Rhonda’s Kiss is a 501 (c) (3). To date, the charity has donated more than $750,000 to hospitals to support cancer programs and patients.
“The Cedars-Sinai Department of Radiation Oncology is proud to collaborate with Rhonda’s Kiss to raise awareness about the fight against cancer,” explains Amin Mirhadi M.D., Cedars-Sinai. “As a long-standing member of the faculty, I’ve been fortunate to witness the development of a world-class infrastructure for laboratory research, patient clinical trials, and cutting edge technology. With the help of organizations like Rhonda’s Kiss, we are able to develop research projects and ideas that we know will make a difference.”
Rhonda’s Kiss is a recognized 501(c)(3). In 2014, Rhonda Stefanski was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. While she lost her battle, one of the greatest gifts she left was to create Rhonda’s Kiss, an event to raise money to help those in the inner city who receive a cancer diagnosis, but may be unable to make ends meet for treatment and support. Through the Rhonda’s Kiss Los Angeles event and with proceeds benefitting Cedars-Sinai, Rhonda’s Kiss events provide financial support to decrease late-stage cancer diagnosis in urban communities, and primarily for patients in financial need, by using a three-pronged approach, that integrates outreach (education, awareness and screening), navigation (medical and home) and patient services (treatment and financial assistance, and emotional support). Funds are distributed by local hospitals in areas where money is raised. For more information or to donate directly, contact: www.rhondaskiss.org.
WEEZER, JOHNNY DEPP & THE HELLCAT SAINTS
LOS ANGELES CONCERT TO BENEFIT RHONDA’S KISS
WHERE: El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
WHEN: Thursday, November 3
WHO:
WEEZER, JOHNNY DEPP & THE HELLCAT SAINTS, Los Angeles concert to benefit Rhonda’s Kiss.
TICKETS: For tickets:www.rhondaskiss.org
General Admission: SOLD OUT.
VIP Mezzanine (Two Drink Tickets, VIP viewing area): $125.00
VIP Mezzanine (Open bar, VIP viewing area): $250.00
Balcony VIP (Open bar, upstairs viewing area): $450.00
NOTE: All donations and tickets purchased for the concert are tax deductible.
MEDIA RSVP: RSVP IS ESSENTIAL for coverage as space is limited.
Libby Coffey 818-380-0400 x224, LCoffey@msopr.com
   Rhonda’s Kiss:
Rhonda’s Kiss is a recognized 501(c)(3). As a tribute to his late wife Rhonda, who passed away last November 2014 from pancreatic cancer, Marc A. Stefanski, and his children, Rhonda’s Kiss events have donated more than $750,000 to hospitals to support cancer programs and patients. Rhonda’s Kiss raises money to help those who receive a diagnosis of any type of cancer, but are unable to make ends meet for treatment and support. Through the Rhonda’s Kiss Los Angeles event and with proceeds benefitting Cedars-Sinai, Rhonda’s Kiss events provide financial support to decrease late-stage cancer diagnosis in urban communities, and primarily for patients in financial need, by using a three-pronged approach, that integrates outreach (education, awareness and screening), navigation (medical and home) and patient services (treatment and financial assistance, and emotional support). Funds are distributed by local hospitals in areas where money is raised. For more information or to donate directly, contact: www.rhondaskiss.org.
Cedars-Sinai:
Cedars-Sinai is a national leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare encompassing primary care as well as specialized medicine and conducting research that leads to life-saving discoveries and innovations. Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards in quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is widely known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare globally by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow’s physicians and other health professionals. At the same time, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a longstanding commitment to strengthening the Los Angeles community through wide-ranging programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
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For interviews, red carpet photo/video credentials and concert review passes for RHONDA’s KISS, contact:
Libby Coffey/MSO PR
818-380-0400 x224
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