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Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate To Share The Stage

09/16/2010
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Some big news for Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate fans: The first annual benefit for Andrew McMahon's Dear Jack Foundation will be held on November 18, 2010 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.

The evening will also mark the first time Andrew will perform with both Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate in the same night. Special guests Marc Roberge from OAR and singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson will also perform.

A raffle will be held at the show where fans can win special prizes including autographed gear, vacation packages, and more. An online auction featuring signed memorabilia by the band and friends will also be held to benefit the Dear Jack Foundation, Pediatric Cancer Research Fund and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Details of the online auction will be announced at a later date.

As a result of his battle with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia in 2005, Andrew McMahon discovered that in a generation where cancer has become the second largest cause of death in the U.S. and the biggest public action item relevant to health, there were still major shortfalls in treatment, support, and research on behalf of the young adult demographic.

In an effort to initiate change and provide a voice for the generations of young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, Andrew founded the Dear Jack Foundation in July of 2006. The mission of the foundation is to be a leader in raising awareness and supporting organizations and charities with the greatest need and highest potential for impact on young adult cancer patients.

"This is going to be a really special night. To share a stage with so many close friends is a blessing in itself, but to do so while working on behalf of young adults with cancer gives me great joy," McMahon says. "Hopefully this is a tradition that will last for many years to come."

Tickets will go on sale to the public on September 18th through Ticketmaster.com.

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