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Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer (Spinal Tap, The Folksmen) announced today that they will headline Concert for a Cause, August 27, Avalon Hollywood, 8 p.m. to raise funds to battle multiple myeloma, with proceeds benefiting the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF). The International Myeloma Foundation -- conducting research and providing education, advocacy, and support for myeloma patients, families, researchers, and physicians -- hosts the event. The International Myeloma Foundation is the oldest and largest myeloma organization, reaching more than 165,000 members in 113 countries worldwide. Michael McKean first became involved with the IMF when a friend and colleague, Lee Grayson, was battling multiple myeloma. Since then, he has supported the IMF in Lee’s honor by his celebrity appearance on the televised game show “Celebrity Jeopardy” -- playing, winning and donating the proceeds he won to the IMF. Susie Novis, President of the IMF, says, “One of the International Myeloma Foundation’s main goals is to reach out to myeloma patients everywhere, to let them know that they are not alone, that the IMF is here to help. Michael McKean’s continuing support and the additional support from Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer, will help raise awareness, and will let more people who have been diagnosed know that there is a place to go for help, information and support.” This summer, Spinal Tap (aka Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer) did their part to raise awareness of Global Warming and to encourage people and governments to go green at the Live Earth concert in London. Once they understood that this event was against Global Warming, rather than for it, the band was thrilled to be a part of this worldwide event. They also appeared as The Folksmen in the recent film titled “A Mighty Wind,” directed by Christopher Guest, for which Guest, McKean and Eugene Levy won a Grammy Award for the title track. Event sponsors include Celgene Corporation and Millennium Pharmaceuticals, 97.1 Free FM, Hendrix Electric Vodka, Los Angeles Confidential Magazine, Avalon Hollywood, and guest DJ Timbo. For sponsorship opportunities, contact the IMF at 800-452-2873, ext. 222. Myeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is a bone marrow cancer that affects blood cell production causing fatigue, weakness, and pain. It is the second most common blood cancer, affecting more than 750,000 people worldwide, and its prevalence is increasing. Myeloma research is helping lead the new direction of cancer treatment -- although there is currently no cure for myeloma, it is an eminently treatable disease allowing patients to live longer and productive lives. More information about multiple myeloma, visit www.myeloma.org. Tickets may be purchased at www.wantickets.com or call 1-866-926-8499. Ticket prices are $50 for general admission and $250 for VIP, which includes a VIP pass to an exclusive post-show reception. Media should contact Peggy C. Frank, Frank Public Relations Worldwide, 818-735-3591, pfrank@frankpr.com. ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL MYELOMA FOUNDATION The International Myeloma Foundation is the oldest and largest myeloma organization, reaching more than 165,000 members in 113 countries worldwide. A 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients and their families, the IMF focuses in four key areas: research, education, support, and advocacy. To date, the IMF has conducted more than 130 educational seminars worldwide, maintains a world-renowned hotline, and operates Bank on a Cure®, a unique gene bank to advance myeloma research.
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