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Since the July, 2006 release of their platinum debut album Don't
You Fake It, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus has been an active force in
contributing their voice, commitment and talents towards raising
funds and awareness for a wide array of charitable organizations
and social causes.
Whether it's participating in a speech on Capitol Hill on behalf of
teen suicide prevention and mental health parity; their
far-reaching work alongside the National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence; their efforts to help in situations of national disaster
and much, much more, RJA feels an obligation to give back and use
their voice to encourage others to do as well.
Rising from this commitment, in April, 2008 the band announced the
formation of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Guardian Angel Foundation
(or RJAGAF), a national, non-profit that unites RJA's social and
charitable interests with their belief of empowering others to
raise funds and awareness for just organizations and causes, named
after “Your Guardian Angel,” the band's third single off of Don't
You Fake It.
The mission of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Guardian Angel Foundation
is to:
- Support under funded high school band programs to
promote and enhance student's musical development
The
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Guardian Angel Foundation believes that high
school band programs develop the musical talents of students. Music
can expand the artistic side of a student, keep them focused,
organized, and give them a sense of accomplishment. The band
programs are often not funded appropriately and could influence
more students with funding. The foundation will award grants to;
purchase more instruments, repair instruments, purchase sheet
music, provide a tutor/mentoring program and assist in developing
the musical careers of students.
- Support individuals affected by domestic violence to
break the cycle of abuse
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Guardian Angel Foundation believes that domestic violence has
far-reaching effects on generations of the family involved in
abuse. It also believes that one person can break the cycle of
violence. The foundation desires to help individuals, enrolled in
programs to fight domestic violence, to restore their life through
counseling, education, and support.
- Contribute to research that focuses on management of
acute hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients
The Red
Jumpsuit Apparatus Guardian Angel Foundation believes there is
minimal funding for research of hyperglycemia in hospitalized
patients in the United States, unless it is a major medical center.
Acute hyperglycemic effects are documented in many publications;
however, there are very few effective programs to address the many
issues with implementing an intravenous insulin protocol. The
foundation will award a grant to develop a program to manage
hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients.
Says Ronnie Winter, (lead vocals and acoustic guitar for The Red
Jumpsuit Apparatus), “I remember in high school there would be
teachers and inspirational speakers saying that we could change the
world if we just tried. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Guardian Angel
Foundation is our avenue to at least attempt to make this world a
better place. Thank you all for the love and support and lets
continue together to show that we care - not just in words but in
actions!”
Some examples of past work:
The band continues to team up with the National Coalition Against
Domestic Violence, using their record-setting hit single, “Face
Down” as a launching pad to raise money and awareness for the
cause, including a national fundraising and awareness campaign and
a limited edition line of merchandise.
In 2007, the band participated in a speech on Capitol Hill on teen
suicide prevention and mental health parity, then headlined and
helped raise over $150,000 for the Take Action Tour, which works
with non-profit organizations to educate people about the positive
difference that can be made by each of us in our community through
activism and charitable work.
In May 2007, RJA presented an outdoor benefit concert in
Enterprise, Alabama after hearing about a devastating tornado that
caused nine deaths, including 8 at Enterprise High School, where
the Prom theme was “Your Guardian Angel.” 100% of ticket and
merchandise sales went towards school relief efforts.
Also in 2007, RJA participated in a national youth volunteer
movement sponsored by Boost Mobile and included a charity
performance at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The band was
recently nominated for MTVU's “The Good Woodie;” an award for
artists whose commitment to a social cause has affected the
greatest change this year.
Your tax-deductible donation, however large or small, makes a big
difference!
To donate via PayPal please click below
(‘donate today' button)
or send a check or money order to:
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Guardian Angel Foundation
P O Box 1060
Middleburg, FL 32050-1060
For more information write: GAF@redjumpsuitalliance.com
or log onto www.redjumpsuitalliance.com/rjagaf
We will do our very best to put your donation to the best use
possible and you will receive confirmation of your donation by
email or post.
Thanks again for your support of this important work and for
joining us in working towards a brighter future - together we can
and will make a difference!