New York benefit on May1st:

May Day Masquerade!!!
A Benefit for Hollis Hawthorne & Pre-Shpongle Extravaganza..

Friday May 1st in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Featuring Live Performances By:

Disco Monkeys &
Your Boyfriend's Band Sucks!

Psytrance, Dub, Electro, Tech House & Drum n' Bass DJs:

Liquid Kids (DJ Zola Vs. Drift Dodgers) http://www.myspace.com/driftdodgers
DJ HiFONIX (NYCRAVERS) http://www.myspace.com/djhifonix
Higher Nebulae http://www.jambase.com/Artists/61054/Higher-Nebulae
DJ Stress (2Tuff, Alteration)
Todd Fatjo (Jack Productions, Dealin' Records) http://www.myspace.com/JackProductions
Morgan Stoner (Funky Communication, Team Ewok)
DJ Atom C (NYCRAVERS) http://www.djatomc.com
Reverend Dr. Shamus (PsySystem/Kostume Kult)

Live Art Performances, Canvas & Bodypainting provided by ART BATTLES! (ArtBattles.com)

OPEN BAR, ALL BEER & LIQUOR 11 - 12!

Bodypainted Dancers, Poi Spinners, Giveaways and much more!

We have a great 1000-person capacity space with a balcony, separate bar with seating and VIP room!


The party also has a greater meaning, it is a benefit for Hollis Hawthorne. Hollis is an incredible, innovative artist, dancer and Burning Man worker who was hit by a bus on February 28th while riding a motorbike in India. She has been in a coma ever since, and her friends and the Burning Man community have raised over $100,000 to transport her back to the states and for medical expenses.

She seems to be improving slowly and is opening her eyes, responding to stimuli, making verbal noises and moving fingers and toes on command. She is currently at St. Luke's hospital in San Francisco and the goal is to raise $200,000 for her complete rehabilitation and care. All proceeds from the event will go toward this fund.

The story has completely captivated us as we've learned of the beauty of this person and about the incredible response from her friends and the entire tribe. It is a moving testament to this great woman and the huge, powerful family that she is a part of.

http://theliquidkids.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/the-liquid-kids-presentpre-shpongle-underground-warehouse-partyburner-benefit-for-hollis/

Fundraiser In Portland March 10th: Wow!

Beyond being spectacular, three members of the Sprockettes have set up this show in Portland with some of the biggest underground sensations!

Japanther
members of The Yard Dogs Road Show
Riot Cop
Drunken Boat
Early Times
a performance by The Sprockettes
a kissing booth
AND GOLD ATTIRE ENCOURAGED!!!

316 NW 4th
Portland, OR


Good Job Ladies!

News story about Hollis in Tennessee:

New Tally on the FUNdraiser-ometer

News is in from Portland with the Sprockettes organizing a FUNdraiser with the band Japanther.
New York is getting something together.
If you want to organize a Bay Area Fundraiser, send me and email with "fundraiser committee" on the subject. elizastrack (AT) gmail(dot) com.

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH WE HAVE RAISED?????

Hold your breath:

drum roll >>>>>>>>>>>

$20,000!!!!
We are one tenth of the way there!
Thank you to all 355 people who have donated since I checked my email. I am most certain the number will be bigger as soon as I can finish this post.

I responded to the first hundred donations, but I am not able to personally thank each of you.
SO, A BIG THANK YOU TO YOU 355 people!!!!!
(insert standing ovation here.)

According to Harrison's mother, the most Golden Hearted Lady who got Hollis accepted into Stanford's arms, the best thing would be to get her to Stanford so they can work their state-of-the-art magic on her and her extreme condition. So as soon as we can get the money together, she is coming home to us.
We just set up a joint checking account to filter the money into so if we reach our goal, she is on that airplane with little red tape.


I also don't want to forget all the people who are doing remote healing on our lovely lady.
Thank you for organizing that, and hopefully we can see some changes.

I heard Alberto Villoldo speak at a conference and I wanted to share his insight.
He had just completed a doctorate, and he was one of the first Americans to spend much time with the Inca in their homeland. He was talking about the chaos theory and how cool it was. He said, "You know, a butterfly flaps his wings here and a tsunami happens around the world." The Incan shaman thought that was very insightful, and then added, "Show me how this works." Uhhh, Dr. Villoldo had no idea how to do this, because it was a theory. According to the Inca, time is not before, after, the day after, or tomorrow. Time is happening all at once. The Incan shaman said, "I can show you that theory. I can heal someone on the other side of the earth."
I feel this is very poigniant because I am getting an email a minute, many people who have never met Hollis, but want to do something. They have been filled with the spirit of charity for someone who obviously inspired us all to DO IT BETTER. This is worth the world's weight in gold.

Teams for Better Organization

HELLO EVERYONE!!
We are currently experiencing a waterfall of information, requests, and suggestions.
Thank you for all the action that is taking place out there, around the world.

1. Medical Queries:

Hollis is now at Apollo Hospital in Chennai, near an airstrip.
She was transferred because JIPMER was not providing the best of the best. This hospital was suggested by a contact that is living in Chennai and has been helping on the ground.
The urgency to move Hollis to Stanford is rooted in the belief that she will be getting world class care. Some of you have expressed concern about her moving in her condition now, and that there are world class hospitals in India. She is staying at Apollo until further notice, seeing as moving her again is a questionable activity. The family is waiting for her to further stabilize before she moves again.
Her cousin, Jill has set up another blogspot with her medical status more clearly defined than the information I have been able to get.
http://helpholligethome.blogspot.com/

2. Air Ambulance Help:

We have had many people out there give some great suggestions.
Jill is the Air Ambulance contact. She has been entertaining all of the suggestions people have found. If you would like to send her valid information on flights and aid for the flights, she has asked me to forward those emails to her. again my email is elizastrack (AT) gmail (DOT) com.
In the subject line, please write "medical queries/help" or "air ambulance help" so I can weed the emails out.

-We have received a few nurse volunteers, pending clearance. The rules surrounding Air Ambulances is that the doctors have to be trained in the pressurized environments. They need to already be air ambulance doctors. There is usually two doctors and two pilots on these flights. If it is possible to volunteer for this service, then we would love the volunteers. We are in a holding pattern with that.

-A few suggestions out there have been: Military medical flights. Canadian medical flights. Chloe's father does flights usually to Africa but might be able to make an exception. Shannon Palermo has a friend in NY who has a friend who does those flight regularly to India. A nurse from Seattle said she does those flights with another company but would volunteer if she could.
I know there have been more, but this is what I can remember off the top of my head.

I am receiving two emails a minute now and it is hard to keep on top of this. We are working on teams to siphon the information so you don't feel like we are ignoring you.

We know it is hard to communicate with this website. We are trying to do the best possible.
Harrison sent me the contact info for a couple of website designers that might be able to throw a better one together. If you are them and reading this, do it!

3. Donations and Fundraisers:

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE DONATIONS!
Everyday we seem to double the money coming in. We are currently getting 8 donations every 10 minutes.
THAT IS INCREDIBLE!!!!
As of this moment, from this site only, we have raised....
drumroll....................
$17,500!!!!!!!
Our Goal is:
$200,000

This shows that our lovely lady, the dancer, the doer, the maker, the muse, HOLLIS, has touched the lives of SO MANY PEOPLE!

We are currently putting together a few benefits.
-There is a medium sized one at The Caretakers which originally was a record release show by Jonah Th'Mole, but he has decided to donate proceeds to the cause. I posted a flier earlier on this site. The venue isn't very large, so come early if you are plaaning to come.
-We are organizing a larger show that is slated for a month or so from now at a BIG venue that can have BIG acts.
If you want to help with this, we are soliciting acts, silent auction items, and volunteers. We have been offered Flux http://www.flux53.com/ for a large scale benefit in Oakland. We also need a big venue for a San Francisco. Xian has a great hookup for glossy fliers with 5,000 for $150 so if we can put together something, we could make some fliers that are blingin'
I am creating a fundraiser comittee, so if you want to help take some of my load, send me an email with "fundraiser comittee" in the subject. elizastrack (AT) gmail (dot) com.
Joe Lewis has offered his place for some smaller events, and so anyone who would like to put something like that together, I would love it.


I hope this answers some of your questions. I am trying to stay on top of it.
Thanks and have a great day,
Eliza

From Harrison: via text

The Hawthorne's have raised another 5G. I sent out an email to a bunch of people like 9 hours ago and already I got tons of texts sending support and saying they donated! Crybaby Chris wants to work the door at an event wIth Big Daddy...
Keep wearing that gold, girl + tell everyone to BLING and we'll feel 'em shine from here.

Hollis Love -In Tonight @ KT & Blue's

Mad people chanting, singing poorly to 80's hits like Toto etc.
Eating food.
Screaming!!!HHHOOOLLLIIIISSSS!!!
You could hear it from outside.
Mad Wine bottles.
Gluten Free Girl!
BIG UPS TO ALEXI with the Burning Man Regionals.
She brought in $600 from their party!!!
Lil B hookin' up truck service and volunteer spot as well as being a great philanthropist.

We've been talking about the factors of how soon Hollis should be transported to Stanford.

OH MY GOD WERE ARE BRINGING SEXY BACK FOR YOU!!!!!
STOP EVERYTHING AND DANCE!!!!!

gityou sexy back!

go git me go
gohit me go ewweh

Booty dance for Hollis!(~!~))>

We are counting $4,500 as of yet with GENEROUS DONATIONS piling in by the minute.
We have a constant 30 people on the site, last time I had a chance to check.
And you guys are from ALL OVER THE WORLD.


THANK YOU!!!
^^^^^^^^^^


LOVE AND LIGHT ARE RAMPANT IN THESE PARTS.
WE'RE LOOKING TO CONQUER.
The best biproduct is a firm notion that our community is there for us shall a sheep run astray from the fold.
Our family is strong and patchwork, but geared on positive living, and therefore surrounds itself in that light. And it is easy to give it off. And it feels good to receive.

It seems like we are all committed to get this financial boat afloat.
We need investor sails.
"Does anyone know Bill Gates?" -Karen, Harrison's Mom.
We need high profile persons to take up this cause as something to Care Bear Stare.
Get people to rep a ducket.
I dare you to out-bid.
Blogging the donation button. Let's see 30 go to 100.
All from the comfort of your coffee shop after the bagel is gone.

We have received some Doctor's information to get some second opinions of the time table until it is safe to move Hollis to her princess palace where she'll recuperate riding horses and all of a sudden getting body memory of the old Hollis ruling it and wanting to take it to the new level.
She is the reason why The Derailleurs were called, for better or worse, "The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders of Bike Dance,"-Ben Sauce Applebaum, Here Comes A Big Black Cloud.

If you don't believe me, she choreographed most of our dances.
Check out our myspace.com/bayareaderailleurs

That's all.
I am forgetting things, but let's remember this is all going so fast and it's time to join the dance party.

Keep on fightin' and you do what you want.
Were here if you need us, sistah, and wifey.
Don't ya know.

Talked to Hollis' Family

I just got off the phone with Hollis' sister. She told me that Hollis' mother and aunt should be arriving in Chennai in an hour and that her sister's colleague at the Hospital in Tennessee is from Chennai and he sent his father to pick up the family and take them to Pondicherry.
Her Aunt has a son who had gone through a head trauma, so she is there to support her sister through this process. Thanks to Matthew who is also in Chennai, giving support in the actual country.

I am SOSOSO close to having a paypal account set up for donations, so get your wallets ready.
There has also been a venue donated for the cause, so expect a FUNraiser to emerge sometime next week.

Keep'a yo head up!

Hollis (Holly) Hawthorne's Medical Update

For those of you who know Hollis, she has been in a motorcycle accident in Pondicherry, India.
There was a motorcycle in front of her with three passengers that skidded out, and she either swerved to avoid them or ran into them. She was wearing a helmet. Her friend Harrison was on the scene to give her CPR until the ambulance arrived. This happened on wednesday 2/25/09.

The main damage to her body is brain stem damage with a skull fracture at the back of her head. Her ear was cut pretty badly, and she had some major blood loss.

Update on Hollis:
She is still in a coma and she is not breathing on her own since the accident. Her vital signs are stabilized. Her fluids and body are being monitored through her heart. Her lung has not collapsed. Her brain is no longer hemorrhaging. She is reacting to stimulus, so gifts with smells or sounds help. Her body is becoming ridged and shaky. She is out of emergency room where other people were dying and in a hospital room.

A fund will be set up through a website to cover cost and needs.

KT is having a gathering on Sunday and another benefit is being arranged, venue suggestions? Her mother will arrive Saturday 28th in the morning.
It has been 48 hours since the accident.

We are trying to get her back to the US. If she heals well enough we can fly her back on a normal flight, otherwise she will have to be put on an air ambulance, which is costly.

She is registered as Holis Hawthorn (one 'L' in Holis) at Jipmer hospital in Pondicherry , India, in critical care unit.

We are sharing this info to send her support; cards, flowers, gifts etc. to wake up to, please do not conact the hospital to inquire about her condition.


Repost from KT:
Hey ya'll, I'm going to host a "good vibes to Hollis" dinner this Sunday night the 1st of March, 7pm- 12 midnight.

Address 1341 58th ave, Oakland 94621, also Blue's house, close to Fruitvale BART statio I'll make veggies and dessert if you want to bring beer and meat (BACON.) We could collect funds or donations for Hollis family, or just toast her, send her good thought, swap stories and the rest.

KT