7MJ @ Chick Ride for Cancer

Special thanks to Dan Drotar for taking such great photographs at the Chick Ride for Cancer Awareness this year and allowing the band to use a few shots on our site. You can view all of his work at dandrotar.com and a few selections from the Chick Ride on our photos page.

The 7th Annual Chick Ride for Breast Cancer will be hosted on the grounds of Oak Tree Farm. Come out for a day of bikes, food, fantastic entertainment, helicopter rides, and most importantly to celebrate life! All proceeds benefit the Soroptimist International of Trenton Area Projects, the Josephine Ford Cancer Center, Penrickton Center for Blind Children and other local charities. Past beneficiaries include Susan G. Komen, Women Celebrating Life, the Childrens Hospital, Maple Grove Camp, Christ Net and local food pantries. In 2009, S.I of Trenton made a $25,000 commitment to a capital project at First Step, a shelter for abused and battered women.

The name Soroptomist hails from the Latin words soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best which is interpreted as “the best for women.  Over the past 6 years the Soroptimist’s have raised over $124,000 by hosting this event. They hope to make this year their biggest and best yet. In addition to providing financial support, Trenton members are committed to volunteering time and networking to improve the lives of women and girls through awareness campaigns, education and leadership, hosting special events for senior citizens, helping at Special Olympics, homeless shelters and food pantries.

Registration for the riders includes: ride pin, dinner, beverage, entertainment and bonfire. Non-riders receive all of the above with the exclusion of the ride pin. Pre-ride snacks will be available for purchase as well. Check-in for the police escorted motorcycle ride will begin at 12:00 noon – 1:30pm. The 90 minute ride will begin at 2pm sharp, don’t be late! The entertainment for the day will be a treat for the senses. 7 Million Jigawatts will be performing; their unique style is infused with rock and soul and will have you on your feet moving to the music. There will also be a silent auction, brown bag raffle, and don’t forget the helicopter rides! Food will be provided by Carrabbas Italian Grill.

Oak Tree Farm is located in South Rockwood at the following address: 6854 Ready Road, South Rockwood MI, 48179. For any questions that you may have, please contact Carole Bell at 734-675-8065 or email Carolbell@att.net

The 7th Annual Chick Ride for Breast Cancer will take place on September 4, 2010 at the Oak Tree Farm in South Rockwood. Tickets can be purchased at Par – Fection, M & M Printing, at the gate of Oak Tree Farm (day of event), or by calling Carole Bell at 734-675-8065.

For more information visit: www.sitrentonarea.org or www.7millionjigawatts.com

This Wed 2/10/10, Classic will interview Melissa Behring -front woman for the Detroit based band 7 Million Jigawatts. The 2 will take an in-depth look at Breast Cancer and the progress being made in its treatment. Classic wants to know..”Where is that cure?” Could it be right around the corner? Melissa has been very active in battling this terrible disease that has taken too many women in their prime. Classic shines the light on Melissa and her work!

The Indie on Air! Music in Action series features performers/artists who are using their creative talent to help charitable causes. Classic offers an in-depth look at the performers, their music & their cause.

Detroit MI – Dream Town Media presents a evening filled with music for a great cause. Come out and help bring a smile to a child this holiday season at the Toys for Tots fundraiser at the Hard Rock Café on Thursday December 10th.

Toys for Tots is a great and simple way to spread some holiday cheer this year to those who are less fortunate. This program which was founded in 1947 by the United States Marine Corp. is truly a blessing to those in need that may not be able to provide their children with a gift for the holidays. The mission is to collect new, unwrapped toys and to distribute them as gifts to needy children.

7 Million Jigawatts will be in the holiday spirit and rocking the stage. Coming off their recently successful CD release party at Next Step Studio art gallery for their new EP called ‘Taking Flight.’ Their song from the album, “I’ve Got You Covered,” is featured on the interior 360 view of the 2010 Mustang on www.the2010mustang.com.They will be playing a mix of covers as well as originals from their new release. This group has been playing together since 2003 and has an impressive collective onstage presence.

Kevin Roney has been playing professionally around metro Detroit for 5+ years. He is a singer/songwriter creative who merges folk, funk, and hip hop. He plays his acoustic guitar like a bass, beatboxes, and sings soulfully. If you’ve never had the pleasure of hearing Kevin, come out and see him!

For more info on 7 Million Jigawatts www.7MillionJigawatts.com
For more info on Kevin Roney http://www.myspace.com/kevinroney

The Toys for Tots fundraiser takes place at the Hard Rock Café Detroit on Thursday, December 10th at 7:30 pm. Free admission with a new unwrapped toy or a $5 donation at the door. Hope to see you there!

Another great video of 7MJ from our good friend Kimball Shellnut was recently added to our youtube channel. Hear Piece of My Heart with a bit of reggae live at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Chick Ride For Breast Cancer Bikes Photo by Mike Bangs

Special thanks to Mike Bangs for volunteering to spend his afternoon shooting photos of the 6th Annual Chick Ride for Breast Cancer. The band heard he really enjoyed riding in the helicopter. There are lots of individual shots of bikers and their rides in his photo gallery. Did he catch you? Let us know!

Please contact Mike directly if you are interested in purchasing a shot of your bike or having him do photography at your next event. Let him know you’re a friend of 7 Million Jigawatts, he’ll take great care of you!

Detroit MI – Hard Rock Café presents the Pinktober Kick Off party for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Featuring 7 Million Jigawatts wsg/ Michael Seger & Everyone’s Favorite Band. This is a free all ages event! Doors are at 7pm.

To celebrate their 10-year anniversary of the Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Hard Rock Cafes and Hotels everywhere are hosting Pinktober parties and live music events. They are raising awareness and money for local, national, and international charities, such as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Caron Keiting Foundation. Plus a portion of Pinktober apparel and accessories sales go directly to breast cancer research.

Several local businesses have been generous enough to donate items to be raffled off and all proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Karmanos Cancer Centers.

Raffle tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20.

7 Million Jigawatts will be headlining this special event. Their unique style of music is infused with rock and soul and the talent of this band has caught the attention of Ford Motor Company. Their song, “I’ve Got You Covered,” is featured on the interior 360 view of the 2010 Mustang on www.the2010mustang.com. They will be playing original songs that are due to come out on their upcoming CD release as well as a mix of covers. This is a band that is also very involved in the community. This year they have taken time out of their busy schedules to help raise awareness and money for breast cancer. This will be their third event this year for the cause.

Also bringing their talent to the stage for this special evening will be Michael Seger & Everyone’s Favorite Band. They are a Detroit – based group made up of 5 talented musicians. They are teachers, students, writers, and artists. The band has taken Michael Seger’s acoustic style songs and added drums, bass, electric guitar, synthesizer, and four-part vocal harmonies fusing epic drum beats with captivating melodies.

For more info on Michael Seger & Everyone’s Favorite Band www.michaelseger.com
The Pinktober Kick Off Party will take place on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 8pm at the Hard Rock Café in Detroit. This is a free all ages event!

Show Your Support. Invest in a Cure

Dog Fight Against Cancer 7 Million Jigawatts with Jacquie Collins

If you’d like to be featured in a 7MJ shirt on the band’s site, just send one of your photos to info@7millionjigawatts.com. Don’t have a 7MJ shirt? Well, you can get one by sending $20 to the band via paypal or buy one at a show.

Live Music by 7 Million Jigawatts
Police Escorted Motorcycle Ride
Helicopter Rides
Silent Auction
Brown Bag Raffle
Food by Carrabbas

2008 Chick Ride Photo by Shane Glenn

Check-in is 12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m.
RIDE BEGINS AT 2:00 P.M. – SHARP!
POLICE ESCORTED RIDE
$35 per rider / $60 with passenger (one bike) before August 15, 2008
$50 per rider / $75 with passenger (one bike) after August 15, 2008
Registration includes: Ride Pin • Dinner • Beverage • Entertainment • Bonfire
Come and PARTY!
$20 Minimum Donation per person for Non-Rider Ticket
Includes: Dinner • Beverage • Entertainment • Bonfire

Proceeds to benefit: Soroptimists International of TRENTON AREA PROJECTS and WOMEN CELEBRATING LIFE
QUESTIONS? CONTACT: CAROLE BELL @ 734-675-8065
POLICE ESCORTS CONTACT: DONNA FICKEISEN @ 734-671-1459
2009 Chick Ride for Breast Cancer Registration Form

Shout out to the Motor City Blog for covering the Chick Ride!

Thank you to the Detroit News and Kimberly Hayes Taylor for their recent article on the Chick Ride!