Operation Ryan's Hope
Ryan first started Operation Ryan's Hope to bring supplies and raise finds for Hurricane Katrina victims. Ryan was then 7 years old and gathered up his toys as he watched on TV a little girl being lifted from her house rooftop with nothing but the clothes on her back. That night he began gathering his toys and clothes and within weeks, we were sending off full 40' semi truck loads of supplies. After months of dedicating our time and energy to the cause, we were able to send over 250,000 lbs of supplies to the affected areas.
Seven years later and Ryan is reviving Operation Ryan's Hope and dedicating it to a new cause. In his own words, " I want to use music as a way to bring hope to children and young people who are in need. I don't want to limit it to children who are less fortunate or homeless, I want to include everyone from foster children, to sick/ terminally ill children, sad or depressed kids, or just anyone who needs a lift. Music always makes me feel better and I want them to feel that too!"
So through Ryan's vision, Operation Ryan's Hope is bringing music to those in need. We are currently working on designing a small .mp3 player which will be preloaded with songs donated from musicians to inspire and bring hope to those in need. These will include players for the smallest of children and toddlers on up to teenagers and young adults. We are getting ready to start our Kickstarter Project and will keep you informed and updated. Our new Operation Ryan's Hope wristbands have just arrived in time to share at NAMM! So let's work together to use music to bring hope to someone in need!
Seven years later and Ryan is reviving Operation Ryan's Hope and dedicating it to a new cause. In his own words, " I want to use music as a way to bring hope to children and young people who are in need. I don't want to limit it to children who are less fortunate or homeless, I want to include everyone from foster children, to sick/ terminally ill children, sad or depressed kids, or just anyone who needs a lift. Music always makes me feel better and I want them to feel that too!"
So through Ryan's vision, Operation Ryan's Hope is bringing music to those in need. We are currently working on designing a small .mp3 player which will be preloaded with songs donated from musicians to inspire and bring hope to those in need. These will include players for the smallest of children and toddlers on up to teenagers and young adults. We are getting ready to start our Kickstarter Project and will keep you informed and updated. Our new Operation Ryan's Hope wristbands have just arrived in time to share at NAMM! So let's work together to use music to bring hope to someone in need!
Please also support these other foundations that use music to help others!
VH1 Saves the Music
Music touches the emotions, inspires, and marks the moments of our lives. Make your donation to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation today! Help our nation’s children have access to a comprehensive education that includes music.
You can get involved and make your tax-deductible gift in a variety of ways. Click on the logo to the left to go directly to the VH1 Save the Music Website.
You can get involved and make your tax-deductible gift in a variety of ways. Click on the logo to the left to go directly to the VH1 Save the Music Website.
TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS
To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
To see how you can help, please click on the logo to the left and get involved!
To see how you can help, please click on the logo to the left and get involved!
Fender Music Foundation
The Fender Music Foundation was created to provide funding and resources for music programs across America so that kids and adults alike will have an opportunity to experience the joys of music. We also educate the public on the value of a musical education. With your help, we can make a difference in people's lives by providing them a gift that lasts a lifetime. Click on the logo to the left to see how you can help.
Drop in the Bucket Event with Corey Taylor and Friends - Nov. 30, 2011
November 30, 2011 Benefit Concert. Hollywood’s historic Avalon Theater is the venue for the upcoming Drop in the Bucket benefit concert “Life- just add water” hosted by Henry Rollins and featuring Corey Taylor and friends. Here is a post on the event from Roadrunner Record’s site “Blabbermouth.net
Henry Rollins has recruited Slipknot and Stone sour frontman Corey Taylor, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian, Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, Jane’s addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and members of Rob Zombie‘s band, including guitarist John 5, for a benefit concert on November 30 at the Avalon in Hollywood, California.
All proceeds from the show will go to Drop In The Bucket, a Los Angeles- and Gulu, Uganda-based non-profit organization that constructs water wells and sanitation systems at large rural schools in sub-Saharan Africa.
