As one of the millions of Americans whose families and friends are touched by cancer each year, Randy Van Patten decided not to take things lying down! He knew he had to do something... but what can a world-renowned drummer do?
What began as a lighthearted comment to his wife - a joke about a "drum solo for cancer" - swiftly became a possibility... then a probability... then a hair- raising 12-hour reality!! Now, Randy's working with talented companies and people from around the country to bring this noble cause to life - and he's inviting YOU to join in!
On November 6th, 2010 - Randy Van Patten - Founder of Vanz Drumming, with support from DrummerConnection.com, Cyclone Drums, Evans, Sabian Cymbals, ddrum and many other sponsors, will host the 12 Hours of Drumming. Randy will be drumming for 12 consecutive hours, streaming it Live to the world in support of Drummin' for Cancer.
Please join us and show your support by Pledging. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The 1st Annual 12 Hours of Drumming will be held at All Pro Percussion, in the Brandon Crossing Shopping Center, November 6th from 9am to 9pm. Guest drummers, Prizes and Drum giveaways from top manufacturers throughout the 12 hours.
Event will be at
https://drummerconnection.com/benefit
Tampa, FL Nov 06, 2010
As one of the millions of Americans whose families and friends have been touched by cancer each year, Randy Van Patten decided to do something about it. What began as a light-hearted comment to his wife about drum soloing for cancer has swiftly become a reality. And he's inviting YOU to join in!
On November 6, 2010, Randy Van Patten – with support from DrummerConnection.com, All Pro Percussion, Cyclone Drums, Evans, SABIAN, DW Drums, Gretsch and many other sponsors – will host 12 Hours of Drumming. Randy will drum for 12 consecutive hours streamed live online in support of Drumming for Cancer. Please show your support by pledging. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
This 1st annual event will be held at All Pro Percussion, in the Brandon Crossing Shopping Center, November 6 from 9am to 9pm. The event will feature guest drummers, and prizes from top manufacturers like SABIAN, Evans, LP, DW, Gretsch, Meinl and more.
Cyclone Drums and Instruments of Change will also raffle off the custom Cyclone 6-piece Shell kit that Randy Van Patten will be playing during the benefit, valued at $3,695.00. Suggested donation amounts for raffle tickets start at $5.00 for 1 ticket and up to $120.00 for 50 tickets. Check out the video below for more info on this one-of-a-kind drum kit. Tickets available at All Pro Percussion.
For more information:
http://vanzdrumming.com/
https://drummerconnection.com/benefit
http://www.allpropercussion.com/?p=2773
http://www.cyclonedrums.com/store/Home.aspx
http://www.instrumentsofchange.com/index.html
http://www.causes.com/causes/481476/
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