| The Patrick Brandt “Live Life Give Love” Celebration Benefit Thursday, August 21, 2008, 5:00 PM Details » |
3090 Southlawn Dr. Maplewood, MN, 55109 (651) 779-6984 Website |
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Everyone that met him liked him. Everyone that knew him loved him. Patrick Christopher Brandt was a son, a brother, an adoring husband, devoted father, and best friend to all. He wore his heart on his sleeve and shared it with the world. In the fall of 99’ Pat was diagnosed with brain cancer. Though he didn’t know it at the time, he would be embarking on a journey that would touch the lives of thousands, and inspire all that knew him to live out the rest of there lives with passion and meaning. Thru countless bouts of chemotherapy and multiple surgeries Pat never lost his smile. Pat didn’t run from his cancer, he embraced it. Pat was a strong promoter of the White Bear Lake relay for life, and the American Cancer Society. He was called upon as keynote speaker, and shared his story to all. His employer Lexis Nexis was so moved by his story that they had him speak to hundreds of co-workers at one of their sales conventions. Though married with kids, and carrying a heavy work load Pat always found time to council other cancer survivors, and listen to their story. On March 2nd 2008 at the age of 37 our dear friend Pat lost his battle with cancer. Pat left behind a wife Jessica, and two beautiful boys Wesley and Charlie ages five and two. In his passing Pat left us with many precious memories, and life lessons learned. Pat passed the torch and now it is our turn to continue his legacy of survival, living life to its fullest, and giving love. The Patrick Brandt “Live Life Give Love” Celebration Benefit will Take place August 21st at the Myth Nightclub in Maplewood, Minnesota. The event is hosted by one of his best friends; NHL hockey player Bret Hedican and His wife, Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 Dancing with the Stars Champion, Kristi Yamaguchi along with a number of Patrick’s close friends and family members. Kristi Yamaguchi and her Dancing With The Stars Dance Partner, Mark Ballas will perform for the first time since winning the show in May. They will be performing to the live singing of Franc D’Ambrosio, Phantom of The Opera. Franc is best known as the longest running phantom, having performed over 3000 times. He also played Anthony Corleone in the Godfather III. Almost Amy, an up and coming Los Angeles band featuring Mark Ballas and fellow Dancing With The Stars performer Derek Hough will be performing live after the dancing. Their music is a unique combination of blues, rock and pop with funky base lines, very melodic and great vocals. The headliner for the evening is Rob Thomas, as the driving force of matchbox twenty, Rob Thomas is widely acknowledged as one of the most distinctive vocalists and gifted songwriters in contemporary music. Since making their debut in 1996, matchbox has evolved into one of the most admired and consistently successful rock bands in recent history, with over 25 million albums sold worldwide. |
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| Kristi Yamaguchi: Guest Speaker @ Nova Southeastern University's "Life 101" series Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 7:00 PM Details » |
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33314 (954) 262-7193 Website |
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The overall goal of “Life 101” is to bring leaders from business, entertainment, politics and athletics to our campus. By meeting these guest speakers, the NSU community is educated and inspired by their life accomplishments and “life lessons” learned along the way. The interactive, 60-minute interview program is hosted by a faculty member and allows students and the University community to ask questions directly to the guest at the end of the program. |
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| Bayer Presents Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family Sunday, October 12, 2008, 5:00 PM Details » |
201 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, AZ, 85004 (602) 379-7800 Website |
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Olympic Gold Medalist and Dancing with the Stars 6th season Champion Kristi Yamaguchi brings her annual televised ice spectacular back to the US Airways Center for one performance only on Sunday October 12th at 5PM -- Columbus Day holiday weekend. Featuring an all-star line-up of skating champions plus some very special surprise performers, Bayer Presents Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family combines the beauty of figure skating with the hottest live music to create a magical performance for the whole family to enjoy. The Jonas Brothers, pop music heartthrobs and stars of Disney Channel origional movie, "Camp Rock," will be the music headliners for Yamaguchi's annual Friends and Family ice show, for one rockin evening of Entertainment. Also, specical guest performances by Demi Lovato and Jordan Pruitt. |
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| Always Dream Foundation Map It » |
1203 Preservation Park Way, Suite 102 Oakland, CA, 94612 (510) 451-7275 Website |
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Founded in 1996 as a 501c(3), Non-Profit, Public Charity, Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Foundation was established with one purpose in mind: to support organizations that have a positive influence on children. Since its inception, the Always Dream Foundation has purchased computers for an after-school mentoring program, provided "shopping sprees" for underprivileged children to purchase back-to-school clothing, organized Holiday parties for children's shelters and sponsored summer camp for kids with disabilities. Our continuing goal is to find innovative ways to provide funding for a diverse range of programs designed to inspire and embrace the hopes and dreams of children and adolescents. In order to support our funding activities, the Foundation produces several special events on an annual basis. Additional income comes from the development of corporate partnerships, allocation of endorsements and appearance fees, and individual contributions. |
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| Website: | http://kristiyamaguchi.com/ |
| Sport: | Figure Skating | |
| Position(s): | U.S. Olympic Figure Skater |
