$10,900 of love

Dustin Myers You go to work and complain... I go to work and feel loved

As much as I usually bust Dustin's balls about his Facebook status, and him in general, I felt like that was worth throwing up here. Something to keep in perspective everytime we complain about having to go to work. At least we physically get to go to work. Below is from Sheilagh Bryan, a coworker of Dustin's at Cmedia...

Last Saturday, over 40 people turned out for a benefit walk for Dustin at Valley Forge Park. The idea originated about a month ago as a sort of "kick-off" to the Beef and Beer, and a way for Cmedia to help out Dustin. It quickly became much more than we had hoped. With the weather picture perfect, we set off on a 5.75 mile walk around the park. Many members of the Cmedia family, both current and former, brought their dogs, children, spouses and friends to join in on the event. We even had an employee fly out from our Portland, Oregon office to come support Dustin. We had t-shirts donated from Frank Burrell's brother and Jillian Lupi and Lorriane Phillips offered to be photographers for the day. Also, we had a representative of Tristar (a long-time loyal client of ours), Anjali, show up to walk with her family. It was so great seeing everyone pull together for Dustin.



Each walker was responsible for recruiting sponsorship, and our initial goal was to raise about $5,000 as a company. Thanks to everyone's amazing efforts, we were able to double our goal and raise about $10,900! To top that all off, Cmedia announced they would match what everyone raised!!! So, we will be donating about $21,800 to Dustin and his family to help them.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this event such a big success!

Less than 3 weeks away...

Beef, Beer, and More is less than 3 weeks away. Its snuck up on all of us over here planning it, and we are going to be very busy heading up to the event.

If you are at all interested in working/helping out during the event, please check the blog often. We're going to have a list of jobs that need to be done during the event.

Don't worry, you won't be working the entire event. We'll have a schedule set up, so you may work from 6-8, party 8-10.

We have some extra tickets for this, it'd be awesome if we sold them...

So yea, if you know ANYONE that would want to come, let them know we have extra tickets. If they're afraid they won't know anyone. Tell them to buy two, and bring a friend.



After all of this Beef, Beer, and More nonsense is over with. Don't think our work is done. There will be more fundraisers coming up. There will still be needs that Dustin has. Yea, this event is exciting, and fun. But the real work is the stuff that is done every day.

Groceries, cooking, errands, and much more will still need to be taken care of.

Dustin will still love visitors. In fact, visiting Dustin at home will be a much better way to talk with Dustin, and really spend some time with him.

It's easy to come out to a Beef and Beer. And it's great the amount of people that we have, that want to come. The insane demand for these tickets is proof of that enough. Just don't lose sight as to why you are coming. Whether you are Dustin's closest friend, family member, coworker, whatever. Or just someone that wants to support a good cause... as cheesy as this sounds, as a community of people, we can all help Dustin beat this. Not one person can do everything for Dustin, but a community of people can. We can all help pick up each other's slack, and do some amazing things.

All that to say, when this is all said and done, our work isn't done once this is over. More than raising money, raising awareness of Dustin and his situation is just as important. If on April 11, all the hype or whatever is gone, then we haven't done our job. Lets hope that this sparks something bigger. Lets hope that people feel empowered to do something to help Dustin.

Like I said, a Beef and Beer is easy, its a party. You come out, drink free beer, and eat free food. There's going to be a lot more opportunities to help out after that. It'd be amazing if every event had the same excitement for it.

And I truly think, if you do come to this event, and get to talk with Dustin, you'll be inspired, and excited to do just about anything for the kid. He's a solid dude. A bit annoying, and kind of a tool, but a solid dude.

More Tickets Available NOW!!!!

It took less than 24 hours for the extra 9 tickets to sell out.... Luckily, we have 11 more tickets to sell!!

If you missed out on the other ones, hurry up and e-mail me, at XSTEVEJUSTINX@GMAIL.COM

Just let me know how many tickets you need, and I will get back to you if we have them left. I'll then let you know how to pay for them. If you buy the tickets, you must pay for them. (sounds obvious enough, but you'd be surprised)

Make sure if you are coming to bring your check book, and bring cash. Lots of cool stuff in the silent auction and raffle. Plus t-shirts, and more.

Dustin's got a van

Even though this post is a week or so behind. Just thought everyone should know that sooner than later Dustin will have a wheelchair accessible van.

Thanks to an awesome guy, with a big heart, Dustin will be able to drive around with his dog and solve mysteries... That, or at least get from point A to point B without nearly as much of a hassle as before.



Just thought I would share that with everyone. One less thing Dustin will need to worry about. And one step closer to Dustin making ALS his bitch.

Directions to the Helicopter Museum

Beef, Beer, and More - Aptil 10th 6pm - 10pm Directions Location American Helicopter Museum & Education Center 1220 American Boulevard West Chester, PA 19380 Directions Just outside West Chester, Pennsylvania. Easily accessible from the PA Turnpike and several major highways. From Route 202, take the Boot Road exit and follow the signs. FROM CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA AREA: Take Route 76 West (Schuylkill Expressway) to King of Prussia Exit (about 20 minutes) and follow signs to Route 202 South (towards West Chester). Proceed south on Route 202 for about 15-20 minutes and exit at Boot Road. Turn left onto Boot Road and go to the third traffic light at Wilson Drive. Turn right onto Wilson Drive (entrance to Brandywine Industrial Park). Take Wilson Drive to next traffic light at Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport Road. Take first right turn onto American Boulevard to second building on the left. FROM NEW YORK AND NORTHEAST: New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 6, it becomes PA Turnpike (Route 276). Stay on PA Turnpike (approximately 30 minutes). Take Exit 326, Valley Forge and follow signs to Route 202 South (to West Chester). Stay on 202 South (approximately 20 minutes). Exit at Boot Road. Turn left and go to third traffic light. Turn right onto Wilson Drive (entrance to Brandywine Industrial Park). Take Wilson Drive to next traffic light at Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport Road. Take first right turn onto American Boulevard to second building on the left. FROM WILMINGTON AND POINTS SOUTH: From I-95 North take Route 202 exit and follow signs for 202 North (to West Chester). Bear right onto ramp near Holiday Inn (sign says Rt. 322 and North 202 right) and continue on 202 North to Exit at Boot Road. Turn right onto Boot Road and go to second traffic light at Wilson Drive. Turn right onto Wilson Drive (entrance to Brandywine Industrial Park). Take Wilson Drive to traffic light at Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport Road. Take first right turn onto American Boulevard to second building on the left. FROM WEST: PA Turnpike East to Exit 312, Downingtown and Route 100 South. Follow Rt. 100 South over Route 30 and under 30 By-Pass and continue following signs towards Route 202. Just after merging with Route 202 exit at Paoli Pike. At the bottom of the ramp, you will be facing Paoli Pike. Make a left onto Paoli Pike (away from West Chester) go under Route 202 and continue for about a mile to Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport Road and continue .9 mile to the third road on the left which is American Boulevard. Turn left onto American Boulevard to second building on the left. FROM PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT AREA: Exit the airport and take I-95 South to Route 476 (Blue Route) Take 476 to Exit 4 (Broomall - Route 3, West Chester Pike) turn left onto Route 3 West and go approximately 14 miles to Ellis Lane on your right hand side (Look for brown museum sign on right and landmark is Wiggins Unpainted Furniture Store). Turn onto Ellis Lane and go 2 miles to the "T" at the second traffic light. You will be facing Paoli Pike. Make a left onto Paoli Pike and go to first traffic light which is Airport Road. Right onto Airport Road to the third road on the left which is American Boulevard. Turn left onto American Boulevard to the second building on the left. FROM MEDIA, DELAWARE COUNTY - ROUTE 1 Take Route 1 South (Baltimore Pike) to Route 352 North. Bear right onto the ramp at Y100 Radio Station. Stay on Route 352 until you end up on Route 3 (West Chester Pike). Turn left onto West Chester Pike towards West Chester. Continue approximately 4 miles to Ellis Lane on right (landmark is Wiggins Unpainted Furniture Store). Turn right onto Ellis Lane and go to "T" at second traffic light which is Paoli Pike. Turn left onto Paoli Pike and go left to first traffic light which is Airport Road. Turn right onto Airport Road and continue .9 mile to the third road on the left which is American Boulevard. Turn left onto American Boulevard to the second building on the left. FROM DOWNINGTOWN / COATESVILLE AREA: Route 30 to Route 322 - Take 322 towards West Chester. Before entering the town of West Chester turn left at sign that says Route 202 & Route 322. This will take you to Route 202 Paoli Pike ramp. Stay on the ramp to the Paoli Pike exit. Turn left onto Paoli Pike and go to the second traffic light at Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport Road. Continue on Airport Road to .9 mile to third road on the left which is American Boulevard. Turn left onto American Boulevard to the second building on the left. FROM KING OF PRUSSIA AREA: Take 202 South and Exit at Boot Road. Turn left onto Boot Road and go to the third traffic light at Wilson Drive (entrance to Brandywine Industrial Park). Turn right onto Wilson Drive to the next light at Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport Road. Turn right onto American Boulevard to second building on the left. FROM SOUTH JERSEY, CHERRY HILL AREA: Take 295 South to Route 322 over the Commodore Barry Bridge. Follow signs and take Route 322 toward West Chester. Continue on Route 322 until it ends at Route 1 - make left onto Route 1 South and follow until you intersect with Route 202, make a right and go North. Follow signs and continue on Route 202 - bear right onto ramp near the Holiday Inn (sign reads Route 322 and N 202 right). Continue on Route 202 North to Paoli Pike exit. Turn left onto Paoli Pike (heading East) to the second traffic light which is Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport Road and .9 of a mile to American Boulevard. Turn left onto American Boulevard to second building on the left.

Copyright © 2008 American Helicopter Museum & Education center, All rights reserved.

Raffle ticket prices

Once again, SPREAD THE WORD!!! If you want to do your part to help make this Beef, Beer, and More a success. Spread the word about the raffle and silent auction!!!

We have officially determined the prices of the raffle tickets. No matter what the item*, the raffle tickets will cost as follows:

$5 - 3 tickets

$10 - 7 tickets

$20 - Arm's length of tickets

Gonna be a fun time...so come out, bring CASH, bring your checkbook, and lets raise some money for Dustin.


* Items = items, not money. The 50/50 raffle tickets will cost differently.

More Tickets Available NOW!!!!

As of 11:09 am Saturday, March 20th, I have 9 tickets available for the Beef, Beer, and More

If you would like any of these. Send me an E-MAIL at XSTEVEJUSTIX@GMAIL.COM

Tell me how many you want. Once I hear from you, I'll confirm and let you know how to pay.

Don't sleep on this. Get 'em now. If you want all 9, that's fine, but you need to pay for all 9.

Run for Dustin at the Out & Back Party Run April 23

REPOSTING THIS. COME OUT. SHOULD BE A GOOD TIME. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ALS RESEARCH. SIGN UP BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!


Thanks to Katie Beauchamp for setting this up. Please read below. This is a great way to support ALS and Dustin. Although the money raised through this event does not directly go to Dustin, it does go to the ALS Hope Foundation.

The directions below explain everything there is to know about this event. It'd be awesome if we had a huge group of people come out and show their support for Dustin. Whether you're a track star, or you just learned how to walk, you can come out.

If you want to do it, and are afraid you won't know anyone else, welp, bring a friend, and problem solved. Everyone running/walking fastly will know each other, or at least have Dustin in common, so come out!


And seriously, the other teams in this thing, quite possible have the worst names imaginable, that alone is worth running in this. Read below...




What is the "Out & Back Party Run"?

• For 14 years the Out & Back Party Run has been place to run and be seen on a Friday night in April. This is a 4 mile, flat, relaxing run along West River Drive with a beautiful view of the Philadelphia skyline. After the run, food, beer (must be 21) and music await your return on the private grounds of Lemon Hill Mansion. In general, this is just a great running tradition that ends with a great party! And all levels of runners welcome!

Why do I want to run 4 miles?

• This year's race proceeds will benefit the ALS Hope Foundation; the goal of the ALS Hope Foundation is to accelerate the search for a cure for ALS by supporting innovative ideas, promoting collaborative research efforts, and attracting more researchers to the cause of ALS. Plus there is food and booze at the finish line :)

When and where is it?

• Friday 4/23 - 7pm (Preregistration and bib number pick up opens at the Art Museum apron on 5:30pm Friday 4/23)
• Art Museum - Philadelphia

What is the registration cost?

• Since we have a team created, the cost of registration is approximately $27, instead of $30.

How do I register?

• Please go to this link
• http://www.active.com/register/index.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&SUBEVENT_ID=1299063&TEAM_ID=773980&EVENT_ID=1827703&ticket=ST-343910-FZYiC1p6nCtAwSqMXNYt0XvgBjQMcyWjez0-sso2 and follow these steps:
• Click the "Register Now" button
• Within the Registration Form, select the "Team Registration" category and select The Human Fund from the drop down list. The password is "dustin". - this is required when signing up for the team
• Continue through registration and pay
• We need at least 10 people to register to qualify as a "team", so please pass along to as many people as you know!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=353176136053&ref=mf

Ticket update as promised...

As of today, March 15th. And as stated earlier, the Beef, Beer, and More on April 10th, is sold out.

If tickets become available, because someone can't go, etc. they will be posted on the blog.

It'll probably say something along the lines of " X amount of tickets available, first come first serve, e-mail me if you want them"

This is the fairest way that we know how to do this. Much like any other sporting event, concert, movie, play, whatever, once a limit is reached, no more tickets can be sold. Also, much like a concert, movie, play, Phils game, if you snooze you lose. So stay up on the blog. We're trying our best to be fair here.


It's very very very simple. Once something has been posted on the blog that tickets are available, the first person to e-mail me for tickets will get them.


EXAMPLE:

3:47 PM "Hey, I have 7 tickets available, because so and so had something come up for work, and so and so really just wanted to make a donation, and won't be coming"


4:23 PM - If I get an e-mail from someone asking for 2 tickets, they'll get them

5:30 PM - If i get an e-mail from someone asking for 3 ticket's, they'll get them

7:47 PM - If i get an e-mail from someone asking for 2 tickets, they'll get them

8:00 PM - Sorry, keep checking the blog.


In no way do I mean for this to sound sarcastic ( maybe a little) but the few of us that are getting this together just want it to be fair, and this is what we decided to do, and wanted to make it as clear as possible.

It really has been cool getting to know many people from different areas of Dustin's life, and I even feel like I have made some good friends throughout all of this blog, and Beef and Beer nonsense. For every headache that comes up with this, someone from Dustin's life will step up, and do something awesome, that make's me remember why this is going on in the first place.

.... So if you want one that bad, make this blog your best friend.

And like always. Visiting Dustin at his house would probably mean much more to him. And if you just want to make a donation, that's very easy to do as well.

Donations for Dustin

If you would like to make a donation in general to Dustin.

It's very easy. You can write check's out to

The Friends of Dustin J Myers

These can be sent to

Dustin Myers
108 Church Rd.
Malvern, Pa. 19355

Just an FYI for people that would like to do so.

Raffle Raffle Raffle...Auction Auction Auction

If you were able to get a ticket to the Beef, Beer, and More on April 10th, make sure you bring plenty of cash, and your check book!

We'll be having a silent auction, as well as a raffle for a ton of stuff. And if we're feeling crazy enough, maybe even a live auction as well.

We'll be selling Raffle tickets there. And if you win something at the Silent Auction, have your checkbook ready.

Sooooo, if you have any interest in the following, make sure you bring plenty of cash, and your check book.



-Sports memorobillia from all of your favorite Philly sports teams. Autographed stuff, tickets, and some other really cool opportunities.

- Baskets galore. Baskets of food, booze, beauty products, salon and spa stuff, you get the idea.

- Rounds of golf

- Art and jewelery. Paintings and other creations, as well as stuff you can wear.

- Gift certificates. Restaurants around the area, stores, etc.

- a 32 inch 1080 P Flat Screen TV. Ballin.

- Other home goods, juicer's, blenders, excersize equipment.

- A 50/50 raffle. Half the cash goes to you, half to Dustin. Make some loot, and help out a good dude at the same time.

- We have lots more, and trust me, a lot of it is some cool stuff you won't be able to get normally, so come prepared!!


If you know anyone coming to the Beef, Beer, and More, why don't you show them this so they'll know what to expect.. In fact, why don't you pass this along to everyone you know that may be interested, and you can buy them raffle tickets why you are there.. This is going to be a great way to raise money, and get some cool stuff.

There will also be stands set up for anyone interested in just donating.

Soooo, once again, come prepared. More and more stuff is coming in every day, and we have some really awesome people working hard getting baskets prepared, and hustlin' to get other stuff for auctioning/raffling purposes.

Bring your check book, bring cash. Bring an empty stomach.

Keep any eye out for this guy below, at the event, he'll be selling raffle tickets, and TCOB.

Letter From Dustin

Hey everybody,
I just wanted to check in and share with you a pretty cool experience i had this weekend. Thanks to former coworker of mine named Christi, I got the privilege of meeting a young couple who shared a common bond with me and my family. Christi introduced me to Tim and Jen whom she knows through her church. Tim, 32 years old, shares the same ailment that i have, so this for me marked the first time i interacted with someone who not only has ALS but who is also just a young stud like myself. Jen and Tim spent time with me and my family, shared stories, exchanged treatment ideas and above all just got to know each other. Tim shared with me a motto that he is sort of living by, it was simple, concise, but oh so powerful! He said when you are dealing with this you gotta look at this way, its going to take courage to fight this scary thing but in addition to courage, it also takes the belief that you will beat it. When you put those two together you will get what you want. So to put it simply and in order "Courage, Belief, Life." My family and i were blown away at how anxious Tim and Jen were to come meet us. They even brought me, a complete stranger mind you, an official 2009 World Series game ball. After the visit i felt like my family and i had just made some very close friends. I am grateful that they came over and that we all met. I look forward to keeping in touch with Tim and Jen, staying updated and most important of all, exchanging strategies and ideas of how to continue to make ALS our bitch. Big thanks to Tim and Jen and also a great big thanks to Christi "C-bone" Erbe for making this happen!

- Dustin

Dustin is Goin' Organic

That's right folks. Dustin Myers, in his ongoing effort to make ALS his bitch..Dustin, has chosen to go on a strict organic diet.

I won't get into all the details on the blog. So for those that are interested, and would like to know the awesome steps that Dustin is taking towards his own care. Please check out this website. www.ericiswinning.com

Eric Is Winning is a book that Dustin had began to read. The website goes into detail about the diet, and lifestyle Dustin is about to start.

This book is summarized by the following: Dude had ALS, stopped taking medicines, and eating processed foods. He became all about the PMA (Positive Mental Attitude...Bad Brains fans know whats up)...and more importantly...He REVERSED his symptoms.


So yea, check out www.ericiswinning.com and learn more about Dustin and his new way of beating ALS.

So if you're at Trader Joes, Wegmans or Whole Foods and want to pick up some gift certificates...

Bernie talks about his visit with Dustin...

Check out Bernie Parent's website where he talks about Dustin!

http://bernieparent.net/blog/

Best Dude

Today was freaking awesome. Stanley Cup winner, Vezina Trophy, and Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Bernie Marcel Parent came to hang out with Dustin. A big thanks to Carl Powell and his friend Dean for making this happen.

Bernie spent about an hour and a half talking with Dustin, his dad, and his brother Gabe. He told old stories, was cracking jokes, and just being an all around great guy. He even showed Dustin one of the rings he won with the Flyers. Dustin's dad and Bernie talked about fishing, and their common friend, Dr. Pistone.

Bernie, of course talked sports. He talked about the Flyers, Phillies, Eagles, but also talked about life in general. Women, cigars, and "kicking fears ass."

We knew that Bernie was going to be a fun guy, but had no idea how genuine he would be. He was "sincere, and truly inspirational" according to Dustin. Bernie made sure that Dustin knew how strong the human mind is, and the power of laughter. He instructed us to make sure Dustin is watching plenty of funny movies.

A lot of the stuff that he told Dustin I wish I would have recorded, but Dustin heard it, and he'll remember it, which is all that matters. He did tell Dustin that when fear is knocking at the door, to make sure you open it (Bernie then gave a french hand gesture) and move it out of the way... He also told us that Bobby Hull was the only player who's slap shot he would "cover his nuts with his blocker, and just let him score"

After he left, all of us kept talking about how cool it was. Not that an NHL Hall of Famer came by, but just at what a great man came and hung out. You won't meet a more down to earth guy, with such a big heart... which is crazy to say, after he told us the story of his first NHL game and breaking a guy's leg with his stick.

Anyways, Bernie Parent. Best dude. He made Dustin's day. If you aren't a hockey fan, guys like Bernie can certainly turn you into one. These guys probably have to work harder than any other athlete, get paid the least, and do cool stuff like this for their fans.


Here's some pictures of his visit, along with a nice hit he had on Wayne Cashman.