Warren World, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

WARREN WORLD APRIL 2009: Voices for Victoria

A Benefit for Victoria Sutton

This event is over.
But we are still taking donations
for Victoria!!!
(And, look for another event later this year!)

We still have a few items that we can give
out in exchange for donations.
For details, click here.

ANY donation, no matter how small,
is accepted and appreciated. Every dollar counts!!!

Sunday, April 5th, 2009
at Centaurus Financial
3532 7th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35222

  Bands/Artists Who Performed:
       Jesse Payne
       Frankie Velvet and the Mighty Veltones
       Sister Moonshine
       MidNight Train
       Kendra Sutton
       Jubal John and Doug Dalzell
       Atomic Betty
       George Scherer
       Kevin Klein
       Fever Dog

NOTE: Please make sure your donations are tax deductible according to IRS 501(c)(3) guidelines by donating directly to Warren World, Inc. either on this site or through a designated Warren World, Inc. collection point/person. For more information, please contact Marian Henderson at Marian@warrenworld.org.

NEWS: Warren World April 2009 Benefit: Voices for Victoria

Update: April 12, 2009

I've added a few snapshots that I was able to get during the event to our Flickr account in the "'Voices For Victoria' - WW April 2009" photo set. Click on this photo (or here) to see all of them.

BTW...if you attended the 'Voices for Victoria' event and have photos you would like to submit to the photo set on Flickr, please email me at tina@warrenworld.org. To decrease the chances for problems in transmission, please send only 1-2 photos per email. Submitted photos are subject to approval by Warren World, Inc.

-Tina

Update: April 10, 2009
We just wanted to say THANKS to all who donated and participated. This includes The Iron Warriors (who donated at Hawg Corral), those who donated via mail and online, Steve Isbell (who donated the venue and ran the grill...GREAT burgers and hotdogs, Steve!), and all of the sponsors/supporters.

BTW...We are still taking donations!

Speaking of still taking donations, we still have a few CDs that were donated to the silent auction by musical artists from the Birmingham, AL area and from Birmingham, England!!! For a donation of $10 or more ($11.95 if we need to mail them to you), we have the following CDs available while they last:

     Atomic Betty - Voices For Victoria

     Cosmic Gypsies - Greatest Near Misses, Songs From The Cosmos (Jazz from Birmingham, England…the other Magic City)

     George Scherer - The Election Year Waltz, Featuring Two Bush Blues and Other Grass Roots Movements

     George Scherer - Millennium Blues

Also, we still have copies of Warren Henderson's book, Last Miracle In Detour, for donations of $12 or more ($15.95 if mailed).

NOTE: If you donate money and wish to receive any of these items, please write it on your check in the memo area or type it into the "message/comment" section with your online donation. These items will be dispersed on a first come, first served basis as the quantity is limited.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

Update: April 9, 2009
Stan Reeves from Glory Land Productions filmed most of the April 5th "Voices for Victoria" event. He released several video clips of songs performed by Victoria's mom, Kendra Sutton, and her band during their set. Here's one to enjoy:

You can check out other "Voices for Victoria" video clips at the Glory Land Productions' site:
Voices For Victoria
or on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/glorylandproductions

Thanks Stan and GLP for some awesome video!
Keep checking back as more video becomes available from the April 5th "Voices for Victoria" event.

Update: April 8, 2009
Thanks to all the bands/artists who donated their time and talent to help raise money for Victoria on April 5th. Unfortunately, Peanut was unable to perform due to a seriously ill family member. Our thoughts are with you, Peanut!!! Thanks to all of the local artists and businesses who donated such great items for the silent auction. We could not have done it without you!

We have photos from two wonderful photographers:

Larry Gray

Jan King (with Two Sisters Photography)

(click on the pics to see the rest of the posted photos from each artist)

In addition, we would like to let you know that the LifeSouth Bloodmobile ran out of bags for blood donations and swab kits for bone marrow donation screens! They were amazed at how many people showed up to donate! Thanks to all of you who participated!!!

Also, Victoria was pleased to hear that her painting went for $105.00 in the silent auction!!!

Marian with Victoria's Painting

Update: April 6, 2009

Thanks to everyone who attended and participated in the "Voices for Victoria" event. We could not have done it without every single one of YOU!!!

We have not made the final calculations on how much we've raised altogether (including donations via the website and etc.). We hope to have that amount for you soon. But, it's not too late! We are still accepting donations!!! So, if you haven't yet donated, you still have time.

Keep checking back for more updates, photos, and etc. (as we are in clean-up, stowing, and recovery mode at the moment).

Update: April 2, 2009
We've had a change in the band line-up. Frankie Velvet and the Mighty Veltones is moving to the 7:15p spot. And, Kendra Sutton herself is playing in the 4:15p spot (as The Bad Luck Boys had to cancel).

Update: April 1, 2009
Great News: Sandwiches For Victoria sponsored by Max's Deli on March 20th raised $309.25!!! Thanks Max's Deli and to all who participated!!!

Update: March 31, 2009
If you've ever wondered how Warren World got it's name and who in the heck this "Warren" person is anyway...well, read this article/book review from The Birmingham Weekly:
Weekly Reader; The Miracle Book by Bob Penny
(a review of "Last Miracle in Detour" by Warren Henderson)

Also, we have another new sponsor/supporter, Glory Land Productions. They are going to video the April 5th WW event. Thanks for lending your talent and support!

Update: March 29, 2009
Highland Golf and their parent company, Honours Golf, are now sponsors. Thanks to Wayne Flint, Director of Instruction!

Update: March 28, 2009
We have another new sponsor, Metro Bistro & Market, who is providing ground beef, ice and plates for the event. Thanks!

Update: March 25, 2009
Due to problems associated with Google, we are changing credit card processors. The new donate button should be up and running by April 1st. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this change may have caused.

For those that have already donated via the Google Donation button, we have processed, validated, and received those donations. Thank you!!!

Update: March 23, 2009
Unfortunately, Ma Blackwell’s Blues Band has had to cancel. But, we've added another band to play in their time slot:

MidNight Train - www.myspace.com/midnighttrainblues

Update: March 18, 2009

The people at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers provide blood and blood products to many hospitals in Central Alabama including Children's Hospital. Victoria’s condition requires that she receive frequent platelet transfusions (a type of blood product). She will also need a bone marrow transplant in the future (unfortunately neither of her big brothers are a match). In order to help Victoria and other children, they are hosting a Blood and Bone Marrow Drive on April 5th at the Warren World event. Please stop by LifeSouth's Bloodmobile which will be parked on-site at the event from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Help Victoria and others by donating. Donation is a way for you to help save lives!

Update: March 17, 2009
Max's Deli is running a coupon special for THIS FRIDAY ONLY (March 20th)!!! Present this coupon with a purchase of a corned beef sandwich at Max's Deli and they will donate $1.50 to help Victoria and her family.

Max's Deli
3431 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (map)
(205) 968-7600

Click on this coupon, print it out, and head over to Max's Deli on Friday, March 20th!!!

Update: March 13, 2009
Victoria's mom just wrote/recorded a song for her little girl. We thought we'd share it with you... "Room 444" by Kendra Sutton

Update: March 10, 2009
We have a special supporter to announce...

Iris Winn is a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Spring 2009 Team In Training (TnT) Cycle Group and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. She and TnT are currently training to participate in an endurance event, a 100-mile bike ride at Lake Tahoe, in June 2009. One of the people she will be riding in honor of is Victoria Sutton. The event raises funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for research into better treatments and, hopefully soon, a cure.
Check out Iris Winn's website at: http://pages.teamintraining.org/rw/ambbr09/iwinn

Update: March 8, 2009
We have another new supporter/sponsor:
     Small Stages, Inc.

Update: March 6, 2009
This show will highlight some of Birmingham's finest bands and performers and will also host a silent auction. Local artists have donated their work and other donated items will be included as well. We will continue to accept items for the auction until March 31, 2009.

The Birmingham Weekly and Magic City Online has teamed up with Warren World, Inc. to promote this event. All ages are welcome and this is a free event. Donations are encouraged.

MORE bands/artists added!!!
     The Bad Luck Boys
     Ma Blackwood's Blues Band
     Doug Dalzell (to perform w/ Jubal John)
     George Scherer

And, we have MORE new supporters/sponsors:
     Imaging and Video Resources, LLC/Blair Davis
     Max's Deli

Update: March 5, 2009
New bands just added!!!
     Frankie Velvet and the Mighty Veltones - www.myspace.com/frankievelvet
     Atomic Betty - www.myspace.com/therowbuxx

Also, we have two new supporters/sponsors:
     Gary Love/RealtySouth-Shelby
     Fabulous Designs

We will have hamburgers and hotdogs available for a small donation.

Update: March 4, 2009

Kendra Sutton at Warren World Oct 2007 - Fox 6 Video

We here at Warren World, Inc. have just been notified of Victoria Sutton's sudden illness with a diagnosis of AML Leukemia. She is currently in Children's Hospital of Birmingham. Victoria is the 8-year-old daughter of local musician/artist Kendra Sutton. Kendra Sutton is one of the musicians from the Birmingham, AL area who donated a performance at the last Warren World Event in October 2007. You can see part of her performance as it was covered by Fox 6 News: Kendra Sutton at the 4th Annual Warren World Benefit. If you're not familiar with Kendra Sutton's music, you can check out her myspace profile at www.myspace.com/kendrasuttonband.

We know, with the economy the way it is, that most people are just trying to make it through as best they can. Having a young child struck suddenly with a serious illness can be as devastating financially as it most definitely is emotionally and physically. Kendra Sutton gave her time and talent at the last Warren World event to help other people's children. Now, it's time for Warren World to return the favor and help her daughter, Victoria. Victoria (age 8) is the youngest of Ms. Sutton's three children. Victoria's brothers are Bobby (age 10) and Dakoda (age 14). Bobby is scheduled to be evaluated to see if he can donate bone marrow to help his little sister.

Victoria with her two brothers, Bobby and Dakoda

We are already receiving greatly appreciated support and/or sponsorship from:
     Centaurus Financial/Steven Isbell (map)
     Magic City Online
     The Birmingham Weekly
     Two Sisters Photography
     The Magic City Blues Society

Also, we have musicians/artists already lining up to help:
     Jesse Payne - www.jessepayneonline.com
     Sister Moonshine - www.myspace.com/sistermoonshineband
     Jubal John - www.myspace.com/jubaljohndalzell
     Kevin Klein - www.myspace.com/kevinkleinspace
     Peanut - www.angelfire.com/al3/peanut476/
     Fever Dog - www.myspace.com/feverdoggrowls

All ages welcome. This is a free event (but donations are appreciated). Keep checking back for updates!!!

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Official Supporters and/or Sponsors of Warren World April 2009:
Centaurus Financial/Steven Isbell; Magic City Online; The Birmingham Weekly; LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; The Magic City Blues Society; Gary Love/RealtySouth-Shelby; Imaging & Video Resources, LLC/Blair Davis; Fabulous Designs; Max's Deli; Small Stages, Inc.; Iris Winn (of the LLS Team in Training); Red Bull; Metro Bistro & Market; Highland Golf (managed by Honours Golf); Glory Land Productions & Two Sisters Photography