Team McCready is a division of the Wishlist Foundation, a Pearl Jam fan non-profit organization. Team McCready is specifically dedicated to supporting the philanthropic goals and celebrating the achievements of Pearl Jam lead guitarist, Mike McCready.
The ongoing mission of Team McCready is to utilize the collective ability of the fans of Mike McCready around the globe to affect a positive change.
Team McCready on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=216392006946
Upcoming Events:
April 10, 2010
Pearl Jam fans are converging all over the globe on April 10th to reconnect with each other (G2!) and do some fundraising in honor of the master, Mike McCready! The beneficiary for this amazing global event is Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness – http://www.advocacyforpatients.org
Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. is the only advocacy organization in the United States that provides free information, advice and advocacy services to patients with chronic illnesses in all areas of need including health and disability insurance, Social Security disability, employment discrimination, school-based accommodations, resource location, and more. For more information, please visit www.advocacyforpatients.org.
NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
Host- Lisa Cressman
This event will start with a casual walk thru the historic landmarks of the Asbury Park boardwalk, to finish at the Stone Pony. There will be a fully catered spread, lots of cool raffle items and great music!
Please bring a non-perishable canned or boxed good as we are also including the Food Bank of Monmouth County as a local beneficiary.
Time: 4:00pm -Close
ALL AGES Tickets: $15.00
Location: The Stone Pony- Asbury Park, NJ with special guests HEAT http://www.myspace.com/ClassicHeat
http://www.stoneponyonline.com/
Donations: http://www.firstgiving.com/lisacressman
LEEDS UK CHAPTER Host-Danni Casey
Entry Donation: £5.00
Location: The Fenton, Woodhouse Lane- Leeds
The event is due to start at 7:30
1st band – El Caminio on stage 8:00 – 8:45
Fundraising Auction – 8:45 – 9:15
Pearl Jammed 9:30 – Close
Donations: http://www.firstgiving.com/daniellecasey
CHICAGO CHAPTER
Host- Laura Trafton
Details of event to follow ASAP
Location: THE ASHLAND
2824 N. Ashland Blvd
Chicago, IL
http://www.theashlandchicago.com/index.html
Donations: http://www.firstgiving.com/lauratrafton
Special Musical Guest
Pearl Jam Tribute Band ALIVE
http://www.myspace.com/pearljamtribute
BOSTON CHAPTER
Host-Erik McPherson
Time: 8:00pm
18 and over
with Backseat Lover (PJ tribute band)
Location: HARPERS FERRY
158 Brighton Ave.
Allston, Ma.
http://www.harpersferryboston.com/
Donations: http://www.firstgiving.com/bostonteammccready
**NEW LOCATION**
SEATTLE CHAPTER
Host- Tammi Laster
21 and over
Entry Donation: 10.00
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Fuel Sports Eats & Beats
164 S. Washington St.
Seattle,WA
http://www.fuelseattle.com/
Special Musical Guest – Jodie Watts with Rick Friel
To the Glorious Lonely with Jeff Rouse
Dreaded Knuckles and Enkrya
Donations: http://www.firstgiving.com/tammilaster
NEBRASKA CHAPTER
Host- Jennifer Huffman
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Whiskey Roadhouse
Inside of Horseshoe Casino
2701 23rd Avenue
Council Bluffs IA 51501
with Ten Club (PJ Tribute band)
Private Viewing of PEARL JAMS IMMAGINE IN CORNICE
(ITALIA 2006 Directed by Danny Clinch 7:00pm – 8:00pm)
Donations: http://www.firstgiving.com/mccreadyfund
HAWAII CHAPTER
Host- Jamie Jasina/Emily Oandasan
Location: Bar 35
35 N. Hotel Street
Chinatown Area, Honolulu
Time: 6-11 pm in the Back Patio Area
Cover paid at the back $10
Door Prizes
T-shirts for sale
Happy Hour 6-10 $3 Skyy cocktails, $4 select beers
http://www.bar35hawaii.com/contact.html
Donations: http://www.firstgiving.com/jamiejasina
HARTFORD CHAPTER
Host- Jennifer Jaff
ALL AGES
Entry Donation: 5.00
Location: The Black Bear Saloon,
187 Allyn Street
Hartford, CT.
http://www.blackbearhartford.com/
More details to follow!!
MIAMI CHAPTER
Host- Elena Orovio
Location:
8 oz. Burger
1080 Alton Road
Miami, Beach, Fl 33139
http://www.8ozburgerbar.com
Suggested donation $10.00
Time – 8:00PM
Pearl Jam Tribute Rock Band Contest – 9:30PM
Raffle & Auction – 10PM
DRINK SPECIALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR DONATION.
If you have a Rock Band team that wants to jam, please PM me to register. We will save a couple of walk-in slots for the competition as well.
There will be some awesome goods to win in the raffle and bid on in the auction, as well as prizes for the winning Rock Band Team.
Please come and show your support and let’s make the Miami chapter the highest team total on the night…..
If you cannot make it, you can still make a donation to the Team McCready Benefit Miami Chapter event by visiting http://www.firstgiving.com/miamichapter
LOS ANGELES CHAPTER
Host – Samia Dillsi/Liz Cohen
Location: Brennan’s Pub
4089 Lincoln Boulevard
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292-5613
http://www.brennanspub-la.com
Time: 4pm – 9pm
That’s the “official” time, but bar’s open until 2am
Band: Vitalogy
A rockin’ Pearl Jam tribute band, what else?
http://www.vitalogyband.com
Tickets: $15.00
Join us at Brennan’s, Home of the World Famous Turtle Races, for the Team McCready Fundraiser LA style! While Pearl Jam tribute band Vitalogy is rockin’ the house… you can peruse awesome Team McCready t-shirts and uber cool Wishlist swag. Also, keep your eyes peeled for special surprise merchandise you can ONLY get at a Global Team McCready Fundraising hotspot!
And don’t forget the RAFFLE!
Among the items up for grabs: cool Pearl Jam stuff, including vinyl, rare limited edition tour shirts (LA and San Diego!), and much more… in addition to gift certificates from local and regional establishments!
There will also be some incredible SILENT AUCTION Items!
There will be drink specials, a full menu available!
Please note this event is 21 and over only!
All proceeds benefit “Advocacy for Patients.”
http://www.advocacyforpatients.org
THANK YOU ALL!!!!!
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