'Let there be Rock' is an online channel specialized in interviews with heavy metal bands and musicians. No 'what's your favorite band' small talk, but we take the time for in-depth talk giving musicians qualitative airtime. Owner Ron Coolen runs this channel and he is known for his Charity work for Jason Becker, for whom he ran the 2008 New York Marathon in order to raise funds for Jason.
Jason Becker was one of the world's most promosing guitarists when he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in 1991 and was given less than 3 years to live. Fortunately Jason is still around ! He eventually lost the ability to speak and now communicates with his eyes via a system developed by his father. Although his ALS gradually robbed him of his ability to play guitar, to walk, and eventually even to speak, he still remains mentally sharp and, with the aid of a computer, continues composing; he states "I have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It has crippled my body and speech, but not my mind." Now in his 30s, his medical condition has remained stable since 1997. However, Jason needs 24/7 care which he gets from his family and friends. Therefore financial support is important to make his life more enjoyable. See for yourself in the Jason Becker Documentary , a very inspiring experience !
2) Alternatively, Dutch Jason Becker fans can transfer their donation into the bankaccount: ABN AMRO bank number 42.66.51.782 on behalf of R. Coolen, Rosmalen.
3) Alternatively, Jason Becker Fans ouside the Netherlands can transfer their donation using the following data: Bankaccount 42.66.51.782; ABN Amro Bank in Den Bosch (NL); BIC: ABNANL2A; IBAN: NL42ABNA0426651782, on behalf of R. Coolen, Rosmalen.
4) In case you want to send a cheque or money order, then send it directly to Jason, to Jason's address (and refer to 'JB Charity'): Jason Becker - P.O. Box 70513 - Point Richmond, CA 94807 - USA
Rock memorabilia auction
Many rock stars have donated some of their memorabilia to our Charity so we can auction them on eBay. The money of all winning bids will be donated to Jason. We received some very cool stuff and there is more to come. The first items are now in the eBAY shop, but make sure you check regularly, since items will be added every week. Just follow this link: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/coolenron . Many thanks to all the artists for donating their goodies; you guys are just great !
* Place a banner of the "Time to payback !" campaign on your website. (Request banner via mail ron@mindyou.net ) * Forward the Charity information to all your friends. * Post bulletins in the networks that you are connected to. * Put editorial content on your website and/or weblog with links to the Charity page
Becker Family support
Jason's family fully supports the Jason Becker Charity. On Jason's MySpace page (www.myspace.com/jasonelibecker) the JB Charity is in Jason's top-friends (of Jason's 42,000+ friends)