The Wishlist Foundation

New "Guide to Hosting a Fundraiser"

Have you ever been interested in hosting a pre-concert fundraiser, or a fundraiser in your home town during off-season? Not sure exactly how to go about hosting one? We have answers for you!

The Wishlist Foundation has written a "Guide to Hosting a Fundraiser"; it's broken down into easy sections like planning, beneficiary selection, securing a location, setup and more.

Check it out here:
http://wishlistfoundation.org/docs/Wishlist%20-%20Guide%20to%20Organizing.doc

EV East Coast Solo Tour Fan Pre-Parties & Fundraisers

Following the success of the Eddie Vedder west coast fundraisers, which raised $10,051 dollars for a variety of charities, fans are stepping up to the plate again for EV's east coast solo tour.

Read more to find out the dates, locations and times of the EV east coast solo tour fundraisers!

Pearl Jam East Coast Tour Fan Pre-Parties and Fundraisers!

Make sure you stop by one of the many fan-organized pre-concert parties and fundraisers for the 2008 Pearl Jam East Coast tour this June. Meet fellow PJ fans and help support the various causes at each one of these events!

**Updated Pre-Party Fundraiser Events (dates, times, locations, beneficiaries, etc)**

Flight to Mars VIP Pre-Party to benefit the CCFA!

Join fellow fans for the second annual Flight to Mars VIP pre-concert fundraiser party at the fabulous historic Showbox on Saturday, May 3rd at 6:00 PM, hosted by the Wishlist Foundation, to benefit the Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.

The VIP Packages will begin to be available for auction on eBay starting the evening of Sunday, April 6th here: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwishlistfoundation

CCFA BENEFIT FEATURING FLIGHT TO MARS

Flight to Mars (featuring Mike McCready) will perform a special benefit concert for the Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) at Seattle's Showbox at the Market on Saturday, May 3rd. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, March 7th through www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets cost $18 in advance ($22 day of show) plus applicable service charges.

Local indie-rockers Feral Children and singer-songwriter Kristen Ward join Flight to Mars for an evening of music in support of CCFA's continued work toward finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition, McCready will perform a very special Tribute to Jimi Hendrix during the opening set and will be joined by brothers Rick and Chris Friel -- cofounders of McCready's original band Shadow.

In 2002 McCready made public his 20-year battle with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis and has since been committed to raising awareness and funding for CCFA. "As a patient living with Crohn's and colitis, the CCFA has played a huge part in helping me get the support and information that I need," says McCready. "I'm grateful that my band mates and friends can support and join me for a night of music and fun that will help us find a cure for these debilitating diseases."

VIP Pre-Party Packages:
An exclusive VIP party will be held at the Showbox prior to the concert at 6pm. Hosted by the Wishlist Foundation, the proceeds from the party will go to further benefit the Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.

VIP attendees will receive a laminated pass to the show, catch the sound check while mingling with other fans, enjoy delicious appetizers, cash bar, receive a special gift bag, and the opportunity to meet the band for top bidders.

A limited amount of VIP tickets, starting at $100 per pair, will be available for purchase on eBay later this month. For more information about the VIP ticket packages, please check back soon!

Join us at EV Tour Pre-Parties!

Planning on catching some shows on Ed's west coast tour? Make sure you stop by one of the many fan-organized pre-concert parties and meet fellow PJ fans and possibly win some cool raffle items or snag some Wishlist gift items.

Want to know more about pre-party fundraiser times and locations? Click the "Read more" button for more info!

Ed Solo Tour & Pre-Parties!

Eddie Vedder will embark on a small, west coast, solo tour beginning April 2nd in Vancouver, BC and ending April 15th in San Diego, CA.

April 02 The Centre Vancouver, BC
April 05 SC Civic Aud. Santa Cruz, CA
April 07 Zellerbach Th. Berkeley, CA
April 10 Arlington Th. Santa Barb, CA
April 12 Wiltern Th. Los Angeles, CA
April 13 Wiltern Th. Los Angeles, CA
April 15 Spreckels Th. San Diego, CA

The Wishlist Foundation will, with YOUR help, be hosting pre-concert parties for these shows! The beneficiaries for these pre-parties will be determined as we begin planning.

We are looking for volunteers to help organize and run the pre-concert parties. Hosting these parties are a great way not only to raise money for charitable causes, but to meet the PJ fans you've always wanted to meet and even make some new friends!

If you are interested in helping out as an organizer or helper at these events, please join our Wishlist Volunteer Group on Yahoo at:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/wishlistvolunteers/join

The finalized pre-party details will be posted here and on the Message Pit, BRY & RM as well.

We hope to see you there!

Wishlist Foundation Volunteers Group on Yahoo!

Hey Pearl Jam fans,

We have started a Yahoo Group as a means for people interested in volunteering with the Wishlist Foundation to have access to messaging, file sharing, polling, database and calendar. Yahoo Group accounts are free and we would LOVE for you to join!

PLEASE JOIN! :-)

Volunteering can be as much or as little as you want make it. You can play a smaller background part and still be as effective as someone who takes on more of a leadership role. Everyone’s effort and input counts! That’s something we’ve learned from doing the fundraisers and parties over the past three years. A pretty intelligent guy once said, “Life is what you make it."

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wishlistvolunteers

Casino Club: A Night of Dice & Ice on 1/25 to benefit the Northwest Chapter, CCF

Casino Club: A Night of Dice & Ice

Friday, January 25, 2008
Naval Reserve Building ~ South Lake Union
Seattle, WA
7 pm - 11 pm
Must be 21+
Featuring great gaming, expanded silent auction and a new live auction!

Tickets Now Available - Purchase Tickets Online!

$100 per person
Tickets include: light buffet dinner, two drinks and $75 in gaming chips

VIP Tables for 8 - $1,200
Include: tickets and reserved seating for 8, VIP bar and food and 2 bottles of wine

VIP Tickets - $150 per person
Include: ticket and reserved seating, VIP bar and food

Silent/Live Auction items:

- Framed Pearl Jam 2006 Melbourne Australia poster by Rhys Cooper. Signed by the band and the artist, series 6 out of 12.

- Pearl Jam package that includes: 5x1 book, sweatshirt, t-shirt, Cornice DVD, 2 hats from House of Blues show and a Brad Klausen Portland '06 poster signed by Mike McCready

- Many more items!

For more information contact Jennifer Simmons at 425-451-8455 or jsimmons@ccfa.org

Purchase Tickets Online!

Boston 12/28: Backseat Lover @ Hard Rock to Benefit Wishlist Foundation

Pearl Jam tribute band Backseat Lover is hosting a show at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston to benefit the Wishlist Foundation on Friday, December 28th!

Who:
Backseat Lover

What:
Concert to benefit the Wishlist Foundation.

Backseat Lover (http://www.myspace.com/backseatlover) is the premier Pearl Jam Tribute band of New England. No other band comes close to reproducing the Seattle sound, grunge vibe, and raw energy of Pearl Jam's music. The frontman's vocals have an uncanny resemblance to Eddie's own voice; you simply won't believe it until you hear it. The rock solid band ignites the stage with a note-for-note performance of each classic tune. Together, the music and vocals combine to form the ultimate Pearl Jam Tribute experience.

The Wishlist Foundation (www.wishlistfoundation.org) is a Pearl Jam fan nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Pearl Jam's charitable and philanthropic goals.

Where:
Hard Rock Cafe
22 Clinton St,
Boston (Faneul Hall area), Massachusetts
17-424-7625 (ROCK)
Get tix @ http://www.rockonconcerts.com or Charge By Phone - 1.866.468.7619

When:
Friday, December 28th
Doors open at 9:00 PM

Cost:
$12 in advance or $15 at the door
http://www.rockonconcerts.com