Rock For Rosie 2

As part of our research folder we have been asked to research a media event that is either currently happening or about to happen.

I have decided to look at an event called "Rock for Rosie 2" which is a music event based in my home town of Penzance. Early last year, a young girl from the local area, Rosie Howis died following a long battle with a rare form of bone cancer. This event is in memoriam of the teenager but also a fund-raiser aimed at raising money for the LARF charity which focuses on providing care for children and teenagers undergoing cancer and leukaemia treatment.

Rosie's favourite local band, iPony played for the first ever Rock for Rosie event last year and are also due to play this year, alongside San Pablo and Cubs.

I have spoke to members of the bands as they are good friends of mine and they all agree that this event not only raises awareness for a worthy cause, but does it in a really fun way. It is something that Rosie would have loved to attend and it's a great way for her memory to live on.

A very popular girl to the area, as it stands, well over 500 people are due to attend according to the facebook page.

Here is the information as it states on the Facebook page for the event:

ROCK FOR ROSIE 2
WEDNESDAY 20th APRIL 2011
(Easter Holidays)

Celebrating the inspirational life of Rosie Jade Howis.

LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM:
* iPONY
* SAN PABLO
* CUBS

DJ SETS FROM:
* SOUND RESIDENTS BORIS, DS & CQ
* SNATCH THE WAX DJs KRISTOFF & MAX HONEYMAN
* SOUND U18 DJs JAY KEY, CRAIGY B & R GOLDS

Anyone wanted to get involved, by donating raffle prizes, by selling raffle tickets, if you are willing help in any way, contact us at rockforrosie@live.co.uk

OPEN 9PM - 2AM. AGES 16+
FANCY DRESS THEME: 'THE LETTER R'

ENTRY £5 - ALL PROCEEDS DIRECT TO CHARITY

This event relies entirely on volunteers and the goodwill of people. I think it is a truly inspirational event that has really brought a community together. It is through events like this that you realise how, even through such hard financial times, people are still willing to help. I hope to see this become an annual event.