[Comfortablydumb] Fwd: Ernestine Anderson needs a little help

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> Dear Jazz Friends,
>
> The legendary jazz vocalist Ernestine Anderson is having a bit of  
> trouble, and needs some community help. Her home is in jeopardy,  
> and all of Seattle (and beyond) is rallying to pitch in. Please see  
> the stories below for the complete picture. You can also look for  
> TV features this evening on local Seattle News (4, 5, or 7), as I  
> hear there are two TV crews doing interviews at her house.
>
> She's been of great inspiration to musicians and fans, and I've  
> been fortunate to perform with her as much as I have. She is a true  
> legend, and still making great music.
>
> So far I've heard of further help and involvement form the Urban  
> League and Grammy Foundation's "MusiCares" - and some concerned  
> citizens organizing her affairs.
>
> Donations are currently being taken at Bank of America's "Ernestine  
> Anderson Fund"
>
> Seattle P.I. story by Robert Jamieson Jr:
> http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/jamieson/368189_robert24x.html? 
> source=mypi
>
> E-mail:
>> Dear Friends - We hear stories daily of people who are being  
>> forced to foreclose on their homes and it is truly heartbreaking.  
>> Recently, celebrities such as Ed McMahon and Evander Holyfield are  
>> in foreclosure.  Unfortunately, that is a reality for many in this  
>> troubled economy and now, it has affected our own living legend,  
>> the incomparable Ernestine Anderson who is a four-time Grammy  
>> Nominee.  We are reaching out and seeking support to help Ms.  
>> Anderson save her home, where her family has lived since 1946, in  
>> Seattle's Central District. Any financial contribution to avoid  
>> this misfortune will gladly be accepted. An account has been set- 
>> up for her at Bank of America in Washington State under the name  
>> of "The Ernestine Anderson Fund". You can go to any Bank of  
>> America to make a donation to this fund. People who live outside  
>> of Washington State may also make a donation at Bank of America.  
>> Please let them know to reference Bank of America - Washington  
>> State for “The Ernestine Anderson Fund”.
>>
>> Ms. Anderson has exhausted all resources and she has until June  
>> 30th to raise at least $45,000 or her family home will be  
>> foreclosed. Any additional money raised will be used to assist Ms.  
>> Anderson to offset the existing mortgage of this property which  
>> will give her peace of mind in the future. Without our financial  
>> support, her home is scheduled to be auctioned off on July 11th.  
>> We appeal to everyone who has been touched by Ms. Anderson's  
>> artistry, to join us in this effort. As 2008 marks Ms. Anderson's  
>> 80th birthday - a true milestone, we hope that as a community we  
>> can rally and give back for all the gifts she has bestowed on so  
>> many.
>>
>> Please feel free to forward this email to anyone and everyone who  
>> is willing to help. We need everyone’s support now as the clock is  
>> ticking.
>
>
> Thanks for being great fans and friends,
>
>
> Greg Williamson
> Pony Boy Records - Jazz and Swing
> greg at ponyboyrecords.com
> ph/fax:  206.522.2210
> http://www.ponyboyrecords.com

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