by Art Factora
artfactora.wordpress.com
November 6th, 2009

Patrick Maliha aka Vancouver’s “Mother Theresa” has organized a benefit comedy show for our friend Jennifer Thomson.  Over the summer Jenn discovered she’s got thyroid cancer.  She’s been successfully battling this horrible disease for almost 4 months now.  Please join us on Tuesday, November 24th to help support someone who’s spent a good portion of her life supporting others.

To read about Jenn’s journey in her own words you can check out her Vancouver Province article which was also posted on Puget Sound Radio.
http://www.pugetsoundradio.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1254062168/

Here’s all the info you need                                                                                                                                                                             Darby’s Tuesday Night Comedy Presents…
A Cancer Benefit for Jennifer Thomson!

TUESDAY Nov. 24th
Darby’s Pub (2001 MacDonald St. at 4th Ave. in Kits)
Time: 9:00 pm (Please note early start time)
Price: $10.00
Reservations: 604-731-0617

MC= Patrick Maliha
1. Marke Driesschen
2. Art Factora
3. Dr. Russ Kennedy
4. Mike Wolfe
5. Greg Kettner
6. Sean Proudlove

Just this past summer, Vancouver radio personality and all around great gal Jennifer Thomson was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer and has been unable to work since the diagnosis. So we’ve all decided to get together and give her a little benefit show. Come on out and help us raise as much money as possible for our good friend Jennifer Thomson

A PAYPAL account has also been set up to help our broadcast sister who's been travelling a rough road lately.

Paypal address for Love Gifts
jenniferthomson@telus.net

Awesome - I am definitely in! :)

2 SHOWS FOR JENN THOMSON FUNDRAISER
& TIX NOW SOLD IN ADVANCE!


from Patrick Maliha
November 9, 2009

Hello everyone,

Due to an incredible out pouring of love and support, we've had to add another show to the Jennifer Thomson fundraising event on Nov. 24th. Also, because so many people have asked, we will now be selling tickets in advance. The info on how to purchase your tix is listed below along with the new show info. Any questions, please feel free to FB message me.

Thank you,
Patrick Maliha

Darby's Tuesday Night Comedy Presents...
A Cancer Benefit for Jennifer Thomson!

TUESDAY Nov. 24th
Darby's Pub (2001 MacDonald St. at 4th Ave. in Kits)
Time: 8:00 pm/10:00pm (Please note early start time)
Price: $10.00 (Sorry no passes for this special event)
Purchase tickets in Advance: VIA PAYPAL ONLY -->
Paypal ID: jenniferthomson@telus.net

>>>PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited seating, PURCHASING TICKETS IN ADVANCE DOES NOT INSURE YOU A RESERVED SEAT, IT MERELY GUARANTEES YOU ADMISSION TO THE EVENT<<<<<

When you purchase your tickets in advance, PLEASE include your full name, contact info (Cell # and email address) and which show you are purchasing the tix for (EARLY 8:00pm, LATE 10:00pm) We don't need to know how many people in your party because you'll be paying $10 for each person/ticket :-) Any questions, please feel free to Facebook message Patrick Maliha.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2805683&id=641758416#/profile.php?id=801330472

The Show
MC = Patrick Maliha
1. Mike Wolfe
2. Greg Kettner
3. Sean Proudlove
4. Dr. Russ Kennedy
5. Marke Driesschen
6. Art Factora

Doors prizes compliments of: Splitz Grill (4242 Main St.)

Just this past summer, Vancouver radio personality and all around great gal Jennifer Thomson was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer and has been unable to work since the diagnosis. So we've all decided to get together and give her a little benefit show. Come on out and help us raise as much money as possible for our good friend Jennifer Thomson!

For more on what Jennifer is going through, please read the article below: http://www.theprovince.com/health/agonizing+battle+with+thyroid+cancer+taught+what+means+beat+pain+truly+alive/2038972/story.html

I'm booked in!!! :)

Jenn Thomson Benefit OVER 50% SOLD-OUT!

To all guests of
DARBY'S COMEDY NIGHT CANCER BENEFIT FOR JENNIFER THOMSON!

        
from:Patrick Maliha
November 22nd 2009

Hello everyone,

Just a quick reminder that the early show on Tuesday is now over 50% sold-out and the late show is selling fast as well. Please note, that if the show is sold out, we can not let anyone else in to the venue due to capacity liqueur laws. If you wish to insure entry to the show of your choice, it's highly recommended you purchase your tix in advance via paypal. All the info is below:

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Darby's Tuesday Night Comedy Presents...
A Cancer Benefit for Jennifer Thomson!

TUESDAY Nov. 24th
Darby's Pub (2001 MacDonald St. at 4th Ave. in Kits)
Time: 8:00 pm/10:00pm (Please note early start time)
Price: $10.00 (Sorry no passes for this special event)
Tickets available at the door AND in advance

Purchase tickets in Advance: VIA PAYPAL ONLY --> Paypal address: jenniferthomson@telus.net

>>>PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited seating, PURCHASING TICKETS IN ADVANCE DOES NOT INSURE YOU A RESERVED SEAT, IT MERELY GUARANTEES YOU ADMISSION TO THE EVENT<<<<<

When you purchase your tickets in advance, PLEASE include your full name, contact info (Cell # and email address) and which show you are purchasing the tix for (EARLY 8:00pm, LATE 10:00pm) We don't need to know how many people in your party because you'll be paying $10 for each person/ticket :-) Any questions, please feel free to Facebook message Patrick Maliha.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=641758416#/profile.php?id=801330472
Doors prizes compliments of: Splitz Grill (4242 Main St.)

Just this past summer, Vancouver radio personality and all around great gal Jennifer Thomson was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer and has been unable to work since the diagnosis. So we've all decided to get together and give her a little benefit show. Come on out and help us raise as much money as possible for our good friend Jennifer Thomson!

For more on what Jennifer is going through, please read the article below: http://www.theprovince.com/health/agonizing+battle+with+thyroid+cancer+taught+what+means+beat+pain+truly+alive/2038972/story.html

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Thank you,
Patrick

P.S. Don't forget to pick up this weeks Georgia Straight to see the nice little blurb about the benefit in the Arts Time Out Section and to tune in to Urban Rush this Monday to catch myself and Jenn promoting the event :-)

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sure would like to know how the turnout was for this awesome lady. Anything else planned??

I meant to post yesterday to update. My God, when you're not working and battling cancer, things get busy!   ;D
The fundraiser was fantastic! Really fun and it was soooo good to get out and be social. Lots of people showed up - listeners, old colleagues and friends and family. The night was more about seeing people who care about me and taking in all of the support and love.

Thank you to Patrick Maliha for organizing it and to all of the comics who took part. Thank you to those who came out to enjoy the night with me. Thank you to those who couldn't make it but were happy to pass along what they could, but mostly, just thank you to everyone - whether you emailed me and told me to hang in there, or you just thought of me and Bailey and sent us good vibes or you prayed for me....I am truly appreciative of all of it.  It's such a great feeling to know that others care.

For those who have inquired, I am doing much better. I did my radiation and am still recovering from the surgery. I have my good days and my bad days but the good outweigh the bad now and I'm feeling better. I'll be monitored over the next few months but should be okay after all of this.

Feel free to keep in touch - jenniferthomson@telus.net

XO
Jennifer