Category Archives: Fundraising

CTS performs at Mesquite High School 3/22/13


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(Gilbert, AZ) – The award-winning Phoenix-based rock group CTS (Consider The Source) will perform a “Freedom Rock Experience” fundraising concert with the Mesquite High School orchestra March 22 at 7 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the Mesquite High School music program.
The Mesquite High School orchestra, under the direction of Amber Dudley, will perform original, professionally scored CTS music throughout the show with CTS band members Jeff Senour, Tony Lugo, Joe McGinnity, Jerry Nuzum and Keith Harner.

“This event will be cool and entertaining, plus a wonderful way to showcase student musicians promoting freedom, youth and talent,” said Amber Dudley, Mesquite High School director of orchestras.

CTS founder/songwriter, Jeff Senour, introduced the “CTS Freedom Rock Experience” concert series to feature the talent of select high school orchestras while providing a new fundraising opportunity for music educators.

AAMCO Total Car Care of Mesa and Milano Music are co-sponsors of the show. Milano Music is donating a Fender electric guitar autographed by CTS band members to a lucky ticket holder during the show.  AAMCO will host a free car care clinic to check attendee’s auto fluids and tire pressures along with valet parking, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the venue parking lot.

The concert will be held at Mesquite High School auditorium, 500 S. McQueen in Gilbert Arizona. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door and available on-line at www.mesquitehighorchestras.org.

Jeff Senour founded CTS (Consider The Source) in 2002. After years of concerts and two CD releases, he wanted to use the band’s popular music to inspire America’s youth to live their dreams. The new Freedom Rock Experience concert series features CTS performing with select high school orchestras to assist school fundraising efforts while providing performance experience for aspiring musicians.  Senour wrote/recorded “You Won’t Be Forgotten,” named “Song of the Year” by the Military Writer’s Guild for honoring America’s veterans. Senour also wrote “Snowball Express,” the official song of the Snowball Express non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting the families of fallen military heroes.

Additional Information Sources & Photos

http://www.ctsmusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/CTS-Jeff-Senour/113797131967125?ref=ts&fref=ts
www.mesquitehighorchestras.org

Press Contact
Eric Studer – CTS – ericstuder@mac.com

Lora Mills Heart (Phase II) “Please Reblog”


In an effort to raise the appropriate funds for Lora Mills’ heart transplant we have now hit Phase 2 at http://www.indiegogo.com/loramillsheartphase2.

PHASE 1 WRAP-UP

Lora and I had so many people step up and help during the 1st phase of Lora’s heart transplant that it really touched our hearts immensely! Family, friends, and strangers-turned-friends all came to the plate and hit home runs to help us. Now that Phase 2 has kicked off today, we are excited to see who will step up for our family this go-around. We are calling our family and friends to step up even more in what should be the final fundraising efforts for Lora’s fund. Please continue to share Lora’s story as it will help to save her life.

THE STORY

My name is Michael Mills and my wife Lora needs a heart transplant. Lora was born with a congenital heart defect called Tricuspid Atresia. She has had a total of 5 open-heart surgeries to date to keep her original heart operational to this point. The cardiologists at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida have informed us that Lora will need a heart transplant within the next 3 to 4 years if the heart she has now lasts that long.

The Impact

The impact of completing this goal would be a tremendous blessing to our family. Lora’s lifelong dream is to conceive a child and become a Registered Nurse, but she has not been able to do these things because of her heart defect. Having a new heart would allow her to have a new life.

What We Need

A total of $25,000 is our goal.  Phase 1 of our IndieGoGo campaign raised a little over $12,000. So our goal for Phase 2 is $15,000. With this being said, our family has come to an agreement that any funds not used for the heart transplant will be donated to the pediatric ward of Shands Hospital. We want to be a blessing as much as you are blessing us.

Other Ways You Can Help

Sharing this page and cause with as many people as possible would help us absolutely reach our goal. Please use the sharing capabilities of this site to spread the word about Lora’s fund. We thank you in advance for your giving and prayers.

New Page: Ron’s Service and Tire Center


“Check out Ron’s Service & Tire Center for all your automotive needs. Ron has been supporting 90.7/92.7FM The Goldmine for a while now and because of his support to the radio station this show has been able to stay on the air! Please check out the shop or call 480.491.TIRE (8473) anytime you have a question or need some work done. I’ve personally had my vehicles serviced at Ron’s since 2008.” -Steve Blankenship

Mia’s Caring Heart


My wife and I found Steve Chenoweth standing near the exit of a Wal-Mart parking lot holding a tri-fold cardboard sign with his daughters picture on it asking passerby’s to donate their money to help his daughter and other families with funding for children with leukemia. Here’s the background story from the Caring Bridge site where you can help the Chenoweth’s help others through Mia’s Caring Heart Foundation.

Please consider donating to this site

Mia (four years old) developed a small rash on her right hand approximately five months ago, along with a runny nose that would come and go and I took her in to see her pediatrician. He informed me that it could be something she picked up at pre-school, like cheap hand soap or maybe something they were using to clean her desk. He put her on a topical steroid cream for 10 days and when that didn’t work, I took her back in to see him. He told me to take her to an allergist or a dermatologist because she might be allergic to her dog or something else. He wasn’t sure what the rash was, but he did tell me to take her to a specialist that might be able to know. Well, in the meantime, I found a great home for her dog and took her in to see an allergist. That appointment took almost a month to get. She told me that she hasn’t seen a rash like that and for me to take her to a dermatologist, but we did have an allergy test performed and found out that she wasn’t allergic to anything except cats. We don’t have any cats and then she was very upset that we didn’t have her dog anymore. Well, another month goes by before she can see a dermatologist and he informs me that the rash on her hand is just Acute Eczema and for me not to worry. He gave me more cream and said that it will take awhile before we notice it clearing up.

Well, being the mom that I am…..I took her to an immunologist/allergist for another test because she still kept having this runny nose off and on. Come to find out, the first allergist was right on the money, but he did give her a check up and told me that she had a swollen lymph node. I told him to show me where it was located so I would know what to look for and on our way out of the office, I called our pediatrician again and made an appointment for her that day. Our pediatrician said that it was probably just a viral infection because she appears to be very healthy and gave her amoxicillin. Well, after 7 days, it was still swollen and I took her back. He said sometimes it takes 14 days…..! Well, we were getting ready to go to the movies and I was brushing her then long beautiful hair and I noticed these red dots on her neck. They were not there the night before. We all go shopping and to the movies and I just didn’t feel right, so I called the pediatrician again and asked to be seen that day (Friday) because I couldn’t wait until Monday. He said that she had petechiae and again it could be from a mild viral infection and everything is fine, just bring her back on Monday. I told him that I wanted a blood test done on her and he agreed. I told him that I wanted to know what was wrong with her by the end of the night. He then checked her ears, nose, throat, lungs and stomach and told me not to worry. So, we go to Sonora Labs to get her blood test done.

I get home and google petechiae and I notice a leukemia tab and I start reading the symptoms and I call my hubby in to read it and he says, “Quit reading that stuff, you will make yourself sick.” Well, I had this gut feeling and at 8:30 pm, I get a call to take her immediately to the ER because her blood work is substantially abnormal. I asked him if it was cancer and he said that he couldn’t tell me, being he’s not there reading all of the lab results. I asked him what was her red/white blood count and I just knew it. We took her in and the attending ER told us that the rash on her hand were the first signs of leukemia. Are you kidding me? We took her to Dr. English who is ranked very high in the state of AZ for dermatology and he didn’t know this. He told us that Mia had Acute Eczema. Get this: The ER doctor felt her stomach and told us that her spleen and liver were extremely large. Are you kidding me again??? Her pediatrician just checked her 3 hrs. ago and said she was fine. I was told later that she could have been holding her breath or just not in a good position. Needless to say, the next day, we are informed that she has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Pre B Cell. She cut 17 inches of her hair and donated it to Locks of Love. Sunday, she’s receiving her port and starting chemo that night. It’s been so hard seeing her change virtually over night.

“I used to think that I was a very strong woman, but I have nothing on my daughter! She’s amazing and sooooooooo very strong. She will overcome this. I just know it!”

-Harriet Chenoweth

You can also send your donations by mail to:
Steven or Harriet Chenoweth
27​​0 E. Hunt Highway
Suit​​e 16, #154
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/miachenoweth

Car Wash: Helping Joshua and Edward


The Scoop:

Joshua and Edward Kahalehoe sons of axiomtruth.com artist Pastor Bone A.K.A Corey Earnest were critically injured on June 2nd 2012 when they were struck by a car. They have been in the hospital since then and they were just released only a couple of days ago. They were in the I.C.U (Intensive Care Unit) and the family of these two guys are very thankful to God for saving their lives. The prayers helped a lot and the family is very thankful for all the support so far.

That being said, medical bills are insane these days and it just so happens Joshua and Edward could use a hand with some funding. The family has set up a Pay Pal if you are interested in helping. Also, they will be having a car wash for Josh and Eddy this weekend in an effort to raise more funds for the cost of the hospital stay. The car wash will be Sunday June, 24th 2012 from 7am-1pm at the Circle K on 107′th Avenue and Indian School in Avondale, AZ Click Here for more info on the car wash.  Thank you for your continued support in keeping Joshua, Eddy & the Kahalehoe family and friends in prayer and doing what you can to lend a hand.