Sunday, September 19, 2010

Helping us get through it all...

I'm posting this for a friend - he is a Bon Jovi fan and has Neurofibromatosis ("NF"), a genetic disorder that causes nerve tumors and various complications. The band's music, as it does for many of us, has helped him get through the struggles and challenges he faces with the disorder.

This is a video he created to spread awareness and educate others about Neurofibromatosis - and, naturally, it is set to a Bon Jovi soundtrack: We Weren't Born To Follow.

Please take a moment to watch it and learn about the cause:

Happy Sunday!

Just a little end-of-weekend treat - when I was creating the new header for this site, I found that my copy of that promo photo was nearly 5000x5000 pixels! (AKA, deliciously huge.) Zooming in to real size on the guys' faces was soooo appealing, I just had to create close-ups of each of them (except Tico, because he's kind of behind Jon in the photo - poor Tico).

So, for your close-up viewing pleasure - enjoy! (The images are too large for the post table, so click on the thumbnails to bring up full size.)



Friday, September 17, 2010

Thinking of joining Backstage JBJ? DO IT.


So...most of you aren't Backstage members (anymore), but the FC is launching "Year 22" and there's a new referral program for this year. Whomever refers the most paying members to Backstage With Jon Bon Jovi will win a pair of tickets to the final night of the 2011 tour, backstage access, and an INTERVIEW WITH JON!

Um, okay. I cannot even BEGIN to describe how very much that would mean to me. My heart is pounding and I'm shaking just thinking about it - it's a long, deeply-embedded dream for me, especially as a journalism student. It would be the most special, precious experience of my life (well, so far, lol.)

Obviously that's a huge incentive for every single other FC member trying to recruit members too, but I was hoping if I threw this out there first, maybe you could help me out.

I know it's a long shot.

But if you were thinking of rejoining, or if you have never joined and were thinking of doing so this year, can I kindly ask you to do so through me?

It would mean the WORLD to me - I'm even prepared to send you a thank-you gift Jovi-style (merchandise, anyone?)

Please consider it. My referral link is: http://www.bonjovi.com/join?referrer=1538563 (you MUST join through this link or I will not get credit. The banner at the top of my blog is linked with my referral code, too.)

Plus, you'll get these goodies if you purchase a silver or gold package (or there's an online only package, the cheapest version):



Thanks so much everyone. I would REALLY appreciate your help!