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NEWS
DAN FOGELBERG MEMORIAL DEDICATION AND TRIBUTE CONCERT
WEEKEND CELEBRATION
The entire weekend celebration, starting with the Friday night Welcome Party and ending with an impromptu post-concert singalong at the hotel (which ended at 4am on Sunday morning), was incredible.
2010 PCF Men's Silk Tie
Created for PCF by Jean - click here to learn more.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
On June 4th, Jean walked to honor Dan in the American Cancer Society's "Relay For Life" and served as Honorary Chair. Thanks to you, she raised almost $9,000.00 and the event raised over $100,000.00 - a record amount for the Hancock County event. Thanks for your support!
PETITION TO INDUCT DAN INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
We think it's about time Dan's musical legacy was recognized by The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. So on April 4th we created a petition with that in mind. If you agree with us, go to: http://www.gopetition.com/online/35307.html and sign the petition. You can choose what information to share; you can remain anonymous, or make a comment if you wish. Your name and email address are the only required fields. Jean signed a petition on this website a month ago to test it out, and she says she has received no spam or adverts related to it, so she feels good about using it for the fans to voice their support. Let yours be a voice for Dan.
Note: 3 months later, we are just shy of 12,000 signatures - thank you, and keep 'em coming!
"WILD CHILD" ARTICLE ABOUT DAN FEATURED IN MAINE MAGAZINE
In February we were contacted by Portland Monthly Magazine: they'd seen the photo Jean took of Dan on the coast of Maine and wanted to know who took it, and if they could use it and interview Jean for an editorial on Dan's love of Maine. The April 2010 issue features the resulting interview: http://www.portlandmonthly.com/portmag/2010/03/wild-child/
If you'd like to let them know what you thought of the article (your comments may be included in the next issue), or if you'd like to order this issue of the magazine, you can email them at: portlandcontracts@gmail.com or call them at: 207-775-4339, ext. 206. Quantities are limited.
FOLLOW UP: World-wide Response to "Wild Child" Article
Colin Sargent, editor and publisher of "Portland Magazine," was in the "Good Day Maine" studio to talk to host Erin Ovalle about the world-wide response to the "Wild Child" article about Dan.
Watch the interview: http://www.myfoxmaine.com/good-day-maine/90827009.html |
"DON'T LOSE HEART" BLOGSITE ESTABLISHED
It took a couple of years, but the "sermon" I told you I would write for caregivers is finally established and well underway. There was so much to say, and so much information to share, that it grew into a full blown website/blog/forum, named after Dan's song, "Don't Lose Heart", and dedicated to his memory. If you know of someone who's struggling with the physical and emotional demands of being a caregiver, please refer them to: www.dontloseheart.org.
~Jean
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BACK IN TIME
(For those of you who only just found out that we lost Dan in December of 2007). Go to the bottom of the page to start at the beginning.
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We received over
13,000 condolences and farewells.
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December 16, 2007
Sunday, December 16
Dear friends,
Dan left us this morning at 6:00am . He fought a brave battle with
cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at
his side. His strength, dignity, and grace in the face of the daunting
challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him.
A
message from Jean
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August 13, 2005
A personal letter from D.F.
I cannot adequately express my gratitude to all of the thousands
of wonderful people who have sent us such incredibly moving and
supportive e-mails via the Living Legacy web site. I am quite certain
that the love and prayers that have been directed to us from all
over the world have had a tangible and potent healing effect. It
is truly overwhelming and humbling to realize how many lives my
music has touched so deeply all these years. Each one of you who
have taken the time and effort to reach out to Jean and I have helped
immeasurably to uplift our spirits and keep us looking strongly
forward during some very rough moments.
I currently have no plans to return to the concert stage or the
recording studio in the foreseeable future, but who knows? At least
for now, I prefer to keep my options open.
Again my deepest thanks and love to all,
Dan
Now for the sermon.
To each and every man....
I cannot encourage you strongly enough to get a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) and DRE (Digital Rectal
Exam) a test EVERY YEAR.
The medical community suggests this for men over 50, but men with
a family history of prostate cancer, and African American men should
start getting tested at age 45. Men with two of these risk factors
should start getting tested at age 40.
The PSA test is a simple blood test...it only takes a minute or
two. The DRE, okay, every man squirms at the thought of this exam,
but hey, it too takes only a minute or two, and IT COULD SAVE YOUR
LIFE.
Prostate cancer can be very slow growing or very aggressive, but
detected early while it is still confined to the prostate gland,
it can usually be treated and cured successfully.
Once it spreads beyond the prostate it is called Advanced Prostate
Cancer. At this point it becomes imminently more life threatening
and harder to treat. Do yourself and your loved ones a huge favor
and GET CHECKED REGULARLY. I promise you, you DON’T want to
go through what I'm going through if you can avoid it.
Education and awareness are key. I urge you to follow the link below
to the Prostate Cancer Foundation web site and read up on how best
to protect yourself and reduce your likelihood of developing this
terrible disease.
www.pcf.org
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Dan received over
10,000 good wishes, prayers, & stories from people telling him how his music had touched, enriched, and even saved their lives.
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August 15, 2004
"DanFogelberg.com regrets to announce the cancellation of the
Fall 2004 Solo Acoustic Tour. Dan has been recently diagnosed with
advanced prostate cancer and has entered treatment. He apologizes
for any inconvenience the cancellation of the concerts may cause
his fans. Dan is confident he will be able to fight this illness.
Your prayers, good wishes and positive thoughts will be very much
appreciated."
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This page updated on
September 2nd, 2010
Latest Prostate Cancer
Research NEWS at PCF.org
"Is a PSA Test Right For You?" from the Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making.
View the video
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Red Rocks
Performers
Hall of Fame
Dan Fogelberg was voted into the Red Rocks Performers Hall of Fame as one of
the ten initial inductees. Other inductees include Sting, The Beatles,
The Allman Brothers, Willie Nelson, Lily Pons, The Grateful Dead,
U-2, Santana, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
"It's a genuine honor
to be recognized by both the fans and by Red Rocks Amphitheater
as a Hall of Fame inductee. What makes this tribute special is that
the fans take enormous pride and ownership in 'their' Red Rocks.
To be part of this select group of initial inductees is to be part
of the legend that personifies Red Rocks."
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C.F.
Martin's book Martin Guitar Masterpieces features the D-41DF Dan Fogelberg Signature Edition model
Martin Guitar honoring Dan Fogelberg.
Others who have been honored with Martin custom-designed instruments
include: Eric Clapton, Sting, Jimmy Buffett, Stephen Stills, James
Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Don McLean, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson,
Joan Baez, Dave Matthews, Hank Williams, Mark Knopfler, Arlo Guthrie
and Woody Guthrie.
The Fogelberg Signature guitar features a mahogany
neck, an ebony fingerboard, accents of abalone pearl and gold-plated
tuning knobs. Dan Fogelberg's signature is inlaid between the 19th
and 20th frets and his autograph appears on a card affixed inside
the body. At Dan's request, a portion of the proceeds have been
donated to the World Wildlife Fund, an international conservation
organization. C.F.
Martin's web page about their Signature Model Series.
Buy the book at amazon.com.
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