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Old 02-07-2008, 08:58 PM
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That would be pretty damn selfish! Just like when celebrities endorse charities after they or one of their relatives is struck down by that specific disease.
There are so many worthy causes to which the famous can lend their celebrity. I think it makes perfect sense that they'd pick something that has touched close to home. I don't know if Bon Jovi worked on lung cancer fundraisers before Richie's father got sick, but why not do what they can now?

Enjoy that acoustic set from Richie, guys. What an incredibly special treat. I am insanely jealous.
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Sambora, who will open the show with a 30-minute solo set.
That's the greatest part.
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To an extent that's fair enough - but surely the first step in reducing your risk of contracting the disease is to give quit!


That would be pretty damn selfish! Just like when celebrities endorse charities after they or one of their relatives is struck down by that specific disease.
Erm, why's that selfish exactly? There's a million and one different charities to support, and no one can support them all ... why should someone not decide to give to a charity because they've seen firsthand what their money will be helping fight against?
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However if richie's set is amazing and there is no form of audio please pretend it was dreadful!
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However if richie's set is amazing and there is no form of audio please pretend it was dreadful!
ROFLOL -- good thinking!
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I'm so stoked to be going to this show.
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Aloha !

So now we've got a support act that's more exciting than the headliner, right?

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Erm, why's that selfish exactly? There's a million and one different charities to support, and no one can support them all ... why should someone not decide to give to a charity because they've seen firsthand what their money will be helping fight against?
Plus you have a greater understanding of where the money is needed, which is why Ithin kthe idea of mobile hospices is wonderful and something I hadn't personally heard of before...I'd heard of mobile testing units but the idea of a mobile team of people being able to provide respite care for those affected and for their families sounds wonderful to me
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Firstly, celebrities wield a lot of power, especially in terms of raising awareness and attracting $$ so I think it's great that the guys are taking part. Secondly, it's obviously a cause close to the heart for them so you know they are behind it as opposed to just trying to look philanthropic.

Out of interest though, are they all still smoking?
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Out of interest though, are they all still smoking?
Tico sure is - I just saw an interview with him from Japanese TV in mid-January and he was actively puffing away on camera
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