Dawn's Video of How We Die This song was Dawn's favorite, meant the most to her, and was the last one she recorded before losing her battle with cancer. If you like it please pass it on for others to see. Thanks for your support.
The following link is to a story that outlines the reasons why I am so dedicated to finding a CURE for cancer:
The Truth: From Hell To Heaven
Video of The Geri Lester Heroes of Breast Cancer Courage Award presented to Dawn and accepted by her twin sister Sherrie on October 22, 2007.
Dawn To Receive:
The Geri Lester Heroes of Breast Cancer Courage Award
(This notification letter sent to Dawn’s sister.)
The 13th Annual Karmanos Cancer Institute Heroes of Breast Cancer Awards will be presented on Monday, October 22 at a private evening reception. You know this is an important October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month tradition of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute; whereby we honor organizations and individuals who have distinguished themselves and inspired others in the fight against breast cancer.
We are so proud to have your beloved late sister Dawn join this remarkable group-- our Karmanos Cancer Institute Heroes of Breast Cancer!
2007 Heroes of Breast Cancer
Community Service - Organization
Dykema
Community Service - Individual
Reshma
Compassionate Caregiver
Diane
Geri Lester Courage - In Memory
Dawn
Geri Lester Courage - In Honor
Donna
Leadership - Individual
The Honorable Carolyn Cheeks
Leadership - Organization
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Media - Organization
FOX 2 (television)
Philanthropy - Individual
Cis Maisel
Philanthropy - Organization
The Kroger Co. Great Lakes Division
Scientific Distinction
Neb Duric, Ph.D.
We will invite past honorees and others from the community who share our commitment to a future free of breast cancer. Please invite members of Dawn’s family and other close friends you wish to be a part of this. If you will let us know, and we will see to it that they receive invitations. We look forward to you and your guests joining us as we formally recognize the 2007 Heroes.
Congratulations on this award that will help even more of us remember Dawn. Thank you for the inspiring work you both did in the fight against breast cancer!
Sincerely,
Mo
DAWN
On Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 7:12 A.M. Dawn lost her battle with cancer.
YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION for Dawn's three children's college fund, or get a copy of her CD, at:www.dawnrocks.net
DAWN
Before leaving us Dawn expressed this: This may be the hardest part of my musical journey. There is a fine line between telling the truth and not appearing to use a hardship to gain sympathy or support. I have seen so many situations where people use their misfortune to obtain what they do not deserve.. I do not want to be one of those individuals. Before I expose my truth I only ask that you judge the music based on what you hear and feel. Do not let my circumstances interfere with you expressing your opinion, good or bad. Since I can remember I have always been singing. Throughout the years I missed many opportunities because I did not know, or understand, what commitment and dedication was. Then about three years ago I was told I had cancer. Not the kind of cancer they can currently remove or cure. But a cancer that has spread through out my body. It is currently being controlled, but it’s not a matter of if, but when. At first there was not a day that went by that I did not ask myself, “why me,†while at the same time feeling sorry for myself. Then I realized the only thing I was doing was wasting the time and life I had left. I may not know how much time I have left. But I will not to spend it in self pity or tears. Last year someone I know that is associated with the music business stopped by unannounced to say hi. He was unaware of my circumstances at the time. After explaining my condition I asked if he would help me record one song so my family would have something besides cover material to remember me by. I wanted what I left behind to be my song. Without hesitation he agreed and soon thereafter we began working on a song. Before I knew what happened it was 9 months later and we are now on the verge of releasing an entire CD. There is so much more to this story that time doesn’t allow me to explain. But I am proud of what I’ve done in the past nine months. While at the same time I am sad that this is what it took for me to accomplish what I should have done before. Whether you love, like, do not care for, or just cannot stand my songs. At least I will know someone listened to what I have to offer and gave me their honest opinion. Either way I will live the rest of my life knowing that I did something I will always be proud of. The CD is titled “It’s ‘R’ Time†and should be released in the next 3-5 weeks. I provided two samples of songs that will be included on the CD.
Thanks for this chance.
~ Dawn (shortly before losing her battle with cancer)