On Sunday we interviewed Andrew McMahon, lead singer of the bands Something Corporate and Jack's Manniquin, at the Comcast Center while he was on tour with The Fray. Jeremy and I have always been a fan of Andrew's music, but this interview was for a cause a lot bigger. We spoke with him on his tour bus where he told his incredible story.
Andrew was born in Concord, Massachusetts. He spend several years in Mass before moving to New Jersey and then ultimatly California, where he now resides. On May 27th, 2005 Andrew was forced to cancel all of his upcoming shows. He was experiencing laryngitis and extreme fatigue and went to see his doctor in New York. After running tests, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 22. During his battle with Leukemia, Andrew encouraged people to make donations to non profits that aided Leukemia research. Due to the overwelming support he recieved in coming months, what started as "In Leiu of Flowers" slowly progressed into the Dear Jack Foundation.
It's been four years since Andrew's diagnoses. Since then the foundation has done great things. Andrew takes pride in the Dear Jack Team as part of the annual Light the Night Walks for Leukemia and Lyphomia Society. Last year the Dear Jack Team raised $100,000 for the Leukemia nad Lyphomia Society.
As most of you know our last fundraiser was for the Dear Jack Foundation. I told Andrew about our fundraiser and how supportive our friends are to our film and to our fundraisers. He was truely honored when we told him that thanks to your support we raised $1,000 dollars to his foundation. Thanks again everyone.
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