Jaeleigh Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Apologies if this has already been posted... http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/the-who-rock-icons-launch-daltrey-218078.aspx?link_page_rss=218078 The Who rock icons launch Daltrey/Townshend Teen and Young Adult Cancer Program at UCLA Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant lends support for program, first of its kind in U.S. By Roxanne Moster October 27, 2011 Category: Campus News, Health Sciences WHAT: Rock legends Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of the Who say they owe much of their musical success to teenagers. In a heartfelt repayment, the two will announce the launch of the UCLA Daltrey/Townshend Teen & Young Adult Cancer Program, which will serve teens and young adult cancer patients at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The new program — the first of its kind in the United States — will build on the previous successful efforts of the Teenage Cancer Trust, which has helped fund 19 special teen cancer units in the United Kingdom. Rock icon Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, who has been closely involved with the program in the U.K., will also attend the news conference to lend his support. The rockers will all sign a guitar during the press conference that will be hung on the wall in the new UCLA cancer unit. The vision of the UCLA Daltrey/Townshend Teen & Young Adult Cancer Program is to ensure that every young person receives the best possible care and professional support to help meet the unique physical and emotional challenges resulting from a cancer diagnosis. The belief is that teenagers and young adults shouldn't stop enjoying their youth just because they have cancer. WHO: The following individuals will be in attendance at the press conference: Roger Daltrey Daltrey, a British singer, songwriter and actor, is best known as the founder and lead singer of the rock band the Who. Pete Townshend Townshend, a British rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, is known principally as the guitarist and primary songwriter for the Who. Robert Plant Plant, a British rock singer and songwriter, is best known as the vocalist and lyricist for the rock band Led Zeppelin. John Paul DeJoria DeJoria, who will receive the 2011 UCLA Health System Humanitarian of Hope Award, is chairman and CEO of John Paul Mitchell Systems. Dr. David T. Feinberg Feinberg is president of the UCLA Health System, CEO of the UCLA Hospital System and associate vice chancellor for health sciences at UCLA. Sarah Sterner Sterner, 17, who had a cancerous tumor removed from her brain, is an avid rock 'n' roll drummer whose favorite bands include the Who. She is now a spokesperson for the Daltrey/Townshend Teen & Young Adult Cancer Program. Mike Pena Pena, 28, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 23 and was treated at UCLA. He relapsed and endured a lengthy hospital stay while undergoing a stem cell transplant. He will speak about his experiences being treated as a young adult and what he learned visiting some of the teen cancer centers in the U.K. Dr. Jacqueline Casillas Casillas is director of the UCLA Daltrey/Townshend Teen & Young Adult Cancer Program, an associate professor of pediatrics at UCLA and a member of UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center. MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: The press will have the chance to interview Roger Daltrey, UCLA officials, and the teen and young-adult cancer patients and survivors. B-roll of Daltrey meeting with teen cancer patients in the hospital at UCLA and footage of the U.K. program will be available. WHEN: Noon on Friday, Nov. 4. WHERE: Tamkin Auditorium, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (map) 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles 90095 BACKGROUND: When hospitalization is required for teens with cancer, they are often placed in either a pediatric or adult unit. The UCLA Daltrey/Townshend Teen & Young Adult Cancer Program's special hospital unit will be a comforting environment where young people stay in adjoined patient rooms around a common lounge so they can provide emotional support for each other. The units are designed to provide, as closely as possible, a normal life, helping the youngsters cope with grueling treatments and long hospital stays. PARKING: Parking for passenger vehicles will be available in Structure 8. Permits must be picked up at the parking kiosk on Westwood Plaza. Call one of the UCLA media contacts for reservations. TV trucks should park in the southbound right-turn lane on Westwood Plaza, south of UCLA Medical Plaza — eight to 10 spaces will be available. R.S.V.P.: Contact media contacts below to R.S.V.P. and obtain a parking reservation. Space is limited and an R.S.V.P. is a must. MEDIA CONTACTS: Roxanne Moster | rmoster@mednet.ucla.edu| 310-794-0777 Rachel Champeau | rchampeau@mednet.ucla.edu| 310-794-0777 Kim Irwin | kirwin@mednet.ucla.edu| 310-206-2805 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomoonbeam Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Pity it isn't UCL for us Londoners! heh heh heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 What can I say about Roger, Pete & Robert that hasn't already been said? Three rock titans making a real difference around the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happiness Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) What can I say about Roger, Pete & Robert that hasn't already been said? Three rock titans making a real difference around the world. .... Edited October 29, 2011 by happiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Goddammit, I meant to try and crash this news conference (I'm often in the UCLA area) and I spaced it out. Drats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) http://www.gettyimag...32794/WireImage http://www.wsbtv.com...hospital/nFWd6/ http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/the-who-rock-icons-launch-daltrey-218302.aspx a couple of links to share:-) Edited November 4, 2011 by Deborah J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Sorry, to hear you missed your opportunity Strider. Not like you. I'm disappointed in you. That's it...I'm lodging a complaint with the moderators to have you banned for life or anyone's life here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaeleigh Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Goddammit, I meant to try and crash this news conference (I'm often in the UCLA area) and I spaced it out. Drats! http://www.uclahealth.org/site.cfm?id=535 Um...apparently Robert and The Band of Joy are performing tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 KCAL9: Daltrey/Townshend Cancer Program at UCLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Great photos:-) http://wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=532159&nbc1=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Roger & Robert are looking great! Nice to see them do this for young people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 KCAL9: Daltrey/Townshend Cancer Program at UCLA I think Bill Curbishley, their legendary manager, is shown at :44-45 & :50-51. Still rocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Part of the press interview:-) ROGER DALTREY, ROBERT PLANT HELP LAUNCH UCLA TEEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 http://www.tmz.com/2011/11/09/led-zeppelin-robert-plant-vs-the-who-roger-daltrey-whod-you-rather/#.TrrJtLLjFBk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 That's a great photo of Robert and Roger as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 ROBERT PLANT URGES ALL CLASSIC ROCKERS TO HELP WITH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenog Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) There has recently been a 'rock star cookbook' published, the proceeds of which aid The Teenage Cancer Trust. I have printed the details below. It is available for purchase on Amazon's UK site (sorry, don't know about the US site). I have seen it - it is a fantastic book - the photographs alone are brilliant. The recipes are within everyone's reach. I for one have it on my list for giving as a Christmas present - you should too. This is a truly wonderful cause and let's applaud Roger, Pete and everyone else who is giving their support. http://www.amazon.co...=266239&s=books Love Music Love Food: The Rock Star Cookbook Product Description This collection of portraits has been created in the name of Teenage Cancer Trust and predominantly features those artists who have supported the charity over the years, whether taking part in the annual Royal Albert Hall shows, visiting wards, donating a multitude of gifts from signed amps to signed sunglasses or getting involved in projects such as Love Music Love Food. Artists new to the charity have become involved with the project and their relationship with Teenage Cancer Trust started here at Love Music Love Food. It's a great testament to Teenage Cancer Trust that these artists feel passionately about supporting the charity to the point that they'll be smothered in Marmite, have their knees nibbled by sheep, cuddle chickens or get pelted with Dayglo cupcakes to help make a difference. We salute and thank you for being a part of this project. Dig in to the food that makes the stars shine - starring Brett Anderson, Johnny Borrell, Buzzcocks, Biffy Clyro, Roger Daltrey CBE, Brandon Flowers, Noel Gallagher, Ellie Goulding, Professor Green, Mick Hucknall, Kelly Jones, Alex Kapranos, Kasabian, Juliette Lewis, Madness, Mani, Brian May, Paul Oakenfold, Sir Cliff Richard, Francis Rossi OBE, Siouxsie Sioux, Sugababes, Tinie Tempah, Bullet For My Valentine, White Lies, We Are Scientists, Paul Weller, Rob Zombie & many more. Edited November 12, 2011 by kenog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 ROBERT PLANT URGES ALL CLASSIC ROCKERS TO HELP WITH Thanks Debs. Nice little piece with Robert for a great cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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