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DT: NOVEMBER 10, 2016
 —HELPING CANCER PATIENTS IN NEED—
JOHNNY DEPP
RECEIVED
“THE RHONDA’S KISS HEALING AND HOPE AWARD“
WEEZER
WITH
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 McGrath (Sugar Ray) and Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine)
ANNUAL L.A. BENEFIT CONCERT AND EVENT RAISES FUNDS FOR CEDARS-SINAI SAMUEL OSCHIN COMPREHENSIVE CANCER INSTITUTE
Download photos from RHONDA’S KISS: (HERE)
 Johnny Depp presented with the first “Healing & Hope Award” by Marc Stefanski (L) and Kyle Stefanski (R) of RHONDA’S KISS.
RHONDA’s KISS, an organization that helps cancer patients in need, put on its annual all-star benefit concert at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 3. The event featured a headline performance from the rock group WEEZER, and Academy Award-nominee, actor, producer and musician Johnny Depp was presented with the first “Healing & Hope Award.” The award honors an individual or group of local heroes who have a positive impact on cancer patients, survivors and those in need. The L.A. collective The Hellcat Saints performed a special opening set and featured 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 McGrath (Sugar Ray) and Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine). At the end of the night, Johnny Depp‘s signed guitar was auctioned off for RHONDA’s KISS. Download photos from the event (here). Photo credit: Chelsea Lauren.
“Our second-annual Rhonda’s Kiss event in Los Angeles exceeded our every expectation,” said Kyle Stefanski, executive director of RHONDA’s KISS. “We are humbled by the support we’ve received and we are proud to be able to give back locally by supporting the Cedars-Sinai Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute.”
Proceeds from the concert event 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. Amin Mirhadi M.D. from the Cedars-Sinai Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute was on hand that night to give a speech regarding RHONDA’s KISS.
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 benefiting 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.
 The Stefanski family arrives at RHONDA’S KISS.
 The Hellcat Saints arrive at RHONDA’S KISS.
 The Hellcat Saints.
 The Hellcat Saints.
 The crowd at RHONDA’S KISS.
 Emcee Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) with Amin Mirhadi M.D., Cedars-Sinai.
 Weezer.
RHONDA’S KISS featuring WEEZER 11.3 set list:
1. California Kids
2. Hash Pipe
3. My Name is Jonas
4. I Want You To
5. Pork and Beans
6. I Love the USA
7. Perfect Situation (short intro)
8. Thank God For Girls
9. Beverly Hills
10. Undone (short outro)
11. Island in the Sun
12. King of the World (OiD outro)
13. Say It Ain’t So
14. Buddy Holly
 Johnny Depp with his signed guitar which was auctioned off for RHONDA’s KISS.
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 benefiting 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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818-380-0400 x224
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