$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.

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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.