The grand total raised is $15,000!!! We had 700 people come to the event, $1,100 in raffle tickets sold, $600 in food sold (actually donation based), plus the winning bids from the silent auction and extra donations during the night!! We were shocked, overjoyed and happy beyond belief at hearing this was the final number. So a very, very special thanks goes out to you for being a donor to this event!


Earl said to me last night that he was shocked with how much money we raised considering the metal community doesn't really have much to spend. People gave Saturday night 'til it hurt a bit. Another thing that became very clear was the metal communities heart. I can't think of a single musical community that could have pulled together as tightly as we did. The support that came from individuals, companies (both musical and non-musical), the press, everything and everyone was what brought this event to the shining example it now is.


The volunteers, organizers and Earl wish to thank you again for participating in this benefit. We all have such respect for you and wish you all the success in the world!

If you would like to see photos of the event (more to be added soon), please visit this website: www.myspace.com/rootforearl (under the blogs) or soon www.earlrootfund.org (the gallery is being set up). You can also find more information on the benefit, benefits in the future and information about Earl Root at www.earlrootfund.org.
Happiest of Holidays to you!