Below the following show information is info on RFFW Banners and where to get them!!
UPCOMING RFFW SHOW
INFORMATION
As we recieve FULL show information we'll post it here. DO NOT FORGET to email your full show info to supporters@wm3.org, as well!
Click fliers or links to go to the sites representing these shows to join in!
Below are the RFFW banners made by Kevin. Please right click and save them, then host them on Photobucket, then hosting them on your own Myspace sites, Livjournals, signature lines on discussion boards like Ezboard, and anywhere else you can put them. Make sure to make them clickable and link to THIS MYSPACE SITE. If you don't know how to do the HTML for this sort of link CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS
Below is the first part, as there are 6-7, of the press conference held by Damien Echols' legal team, as well as a handful of experts, presenting the new evidence that was filed two days before with the Federal Court. It is a VERY long video, but worth watching every single second! If you get tired, pause it and come back. IF YOU ARE A WM3 SUPPORTER, YOU HAVE TO TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO ALL OF THIS! Once you watch this first part CLICK HERE TO FIND THE NEXT 6-7 PARTS
This coming March 7-9 a new International WEST MEMPHIS THREE fundraising event will be celebrated for the first time: “Free the WM3: ROCK FOR FREEDOM WEEKEND”. The event will be celebrated, as other fundraising events have been in the past, with Supporters, all over the World, holding shows and concerts to raise money for the West Memphis Three Support Fund!
Recent developments in the case have Damien Echols’ lawyer filing in Federal Court with an “Actual Innocence Claim”…which means they feel they have enough new information to not only prove that a jury today would find reasonable doubt, but enough to show that the WM3 are ACTUALLY INNOCENT. These new findings (new DNA evidence is part of a LONG list of new findings) are bringing the West Memphis Three closer to becoming free men than ever before! (If you are not up to date, I’ve posted many links here and for more go to www.wm3.org to get all the latest news, read the Writ that was filed, articles, etc) As the new evidence moves to be formally presented in Court (a hearing may be held in the Spring), the lawyers, investigators, and experts are moving into overdrive! This, of course, is causing the WM3’s legal fees to skyrocket! NOW, MORE THAN EVER, DAMIEN, JASON & JESSIE NEED OUR HELP! We’ve helped them get this far…….WE HAVE TO SEE THIS THROUGH to THE END! But, in order for there to be an end…we MUST give all the support possible, in the way of fundraising, to help them make it! The WM3 Defense Fund is being tapped daily and it is IMPERITIVE that we replenish it so this process to free them can continue! PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF THINKING THAT BECAUSE OF THE NEW EVIDENCE THAT IT IS TIME TO RELAX AND LET THINGS TAKE THEIR COURSE….THESE MEN CANNOT MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT THE HELP OF THE DEFENSE FUND! There is SO much more to be done! A great deal of legal wrangling will play out in the year to come and possibly beyond that. There’s been mention of the possibility that more DNA testing may be done as well, and the WM3 MUST PAY FOR THESE TESTS THEMSELVES….the State does not pay a dime! LAWYER FEES, INVESTIGATOR FEES, AND CERTAINLY DNA TESTING COST THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS! THE ONLY MONEY PAYING FOR THESE THINGS ARE THE FUNDS SUPPORTERS RAISE FOR THE DEFENSE FUND. If we slow down, if we get complacent, the result could be disastrous! Think of this as a long home stretch…..if you were winning a race, would you then slow down, or stop, just because the finish line was in sight? HELL NO, YOU WOULDN’T!
We’re hoping ROCK FOR FREEDOM WEEKEND will breathe new life into WM3 Supporters’ fundraising efforts……..LET’S GET EXCITED FOLKS!……GET INVOLVED….STAY INVOLVED! Damien, Jason & Jessie ARE COUNTING ON US……..WE CANNOT LET THEM DOWN!
Damien, Jason, & Jessie are already aware of this event and all three have expressed their support of it and have wished us luck! THE EFFORTS ALL OF US MAKE FOR THE ROCK FOR FREEDOM WEEKEND WILL HAVE A DIRECT EFFECT ON DAMIEN, JASON, & JESSIE’S LIVES! The funds that we will raise will pave their walk to freedom. Do not EVER think that you are insignificant and cannot do anything to help! As a group, or what I like to think of as a large family, if we support one another, encourage one another, and remind ourselves that the money we raise WILL BE CHANGING THREE MEN’S LIVES, I DON’T THINK THERE IS ANYTHING WE CANNOT ACHIEVE!
Myself (Boohiss) & STL (Chandra) are heading up the RFFW Team, which includes Coordinators from across the U.S. as well as Coordinators in England and Australia. We’ve split the country into four quadrants, assigning 1-2 Coordinators to each quadrant. We’ll contact you to let you know which quad you’re in or you can look on the RFFW Myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/rockforfreedomweekendwm3 ) which will have the States listed with their Coordinators. In areas where we have not yet assigned a Coordinator STL or myself will handle the area until one is appointed. This way, anytime anyone has a question, needs help, anything…..there will be Coordinators waiting to give what’s needed in a timely manner. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU AS MUCH OR A LITTLE AS YOU NEED US! Of course, if you don’t know who your Coordinator is, or would just rather speak to a friend you know, there is no “rule” saying you must speak with a particular Coordinator. We’re just doing it for organizational purposes. If you’re an old pro, done this 100 times before, just give us a hollar and let us know you’re gonna do a show, and you need not do anything else….you don’t have to check in with us, get our permission, NOTHING. But, if you’ve never done a benefit in your life, but want to, we’re prepared to help you down to the very last detail. THIS IS EVERYONE’S GIFT TO THE WEST MEMPHIS THREE and it is up to you, as a Supporter, to handle that as you wish!!!
I have complied a “file” of sorts that we’ll pass out to ALL WM3 Myspace sites and anyone who wants to put together or participate in a benefit. (if some how you are missed, please contact me). It will contain everything from mock-fliers, to my blog “How To Do a Benefit: TIPS”, to form letters to send to bands or volunteers…and the list goes on. I’ll even go over how to snag local radio interviews, get articles on your benefit in local papers & entertainment rags. Just about anything you can think of that would help you plan more effectively will be in it. We want to make setting up benefits a FUN project, not one full of stress, and the more information you have the easier things should go.
Over the years I have been blessed to get to know so many of you! Some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met are WM3 Supporters. Your capacity to give selflessly, live from your hearts, and have such great compassion and love for Damien, Jason, & Jessie….men most of you have never met…….is beyond description. It’s because of the hearts in all of you that we know if we all work together THIS CAN BE DONE….and not just “done”……..BUT DONE DAMN WELL!
So…..ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? Yeah? Go on over and look at the Coordinators/States list, see who your Coordinator is, and either contact them, or contact me or Chandra here Go ahead and subscribe to our Blog…..it will keep you updated!! Snag some of the banners you see on this site and post them on everything from your Myspace sites, your sig lines on message boards…….anywhere and everywhere!
WE WANT THIS TO BE THE BEST FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO DATE! SO GET READY TO DIG IN AND KICK BUTT!
BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL AND
GOOD LUCK!
LET’S DO THIS!!!!!
Much love,
Boohiss (Nancy), STL (Chandra) & the rest of the RFFW Crew
Who I'd like to meet:
Below are lists of States with the RFFW Coordinators in charge of them. THESE ARE THE PEOPLE YOU WILL CONTACT ABOUT YOUR BENEFIT SHOWS! We've split the country up this way to make sure that you get the help you need as quickly as possible. All RFFW Coordinators are prepared to help you as much or as little as you need to set up your shows. Before contacting a Coordinator with questions about your show though, please read the "How To Do A Benefit" on the RFFW Website ( THE RFFW WEBSITE IS HAVING SOME TECH DIFFICULTIES RIGHT NOW, SO PLEASE JUST COPY THE ADDRESS HERE AND PASTE IT INTO YOUR BROWSER: http://www.freewebs.com/wm3rockforfreedomweekend ).Many of your questions may already be answered. If you don't need any help from a Coordinator, that's GREAT! We only ask that you contact the Coordinator for your State with your show information so we can put it up on the websites for promotion purposes. If for any reason you would feel more comfortable talking to ANOTHER Coordinator than the one assigned to your States, by all means, contact whomever you feel most comfortable. If you don't know your Coordinator though, we ask that you please give them a chance before simply wanting to work with someone you know better; STL/Chandra & Boohiss/Nancy carefully picked these Coordinators to help and have full confidence in them all to help Supporters be as successful as possible.
So, contact your Coordinator when you need to, today if you need to, and get things rolling!!!
***WE CURRENTLY NEED MORE COORDINATORS!!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A COORDINATOR, LOOK BELOW AT THE QUADRANTS THAT NEED THEM (WE'D LIKE 2-4 COORDINATORS FOR EACH QUADRANT). ANY PLACE YOU SEE STL/CHANDRA & BOOHISS/NANCY BESIDES QUADRANT #2 IS A QUAD THAT NEEDS MORE COORDINATORS! Please email us here if you'd like to volunteer!***
Quadrant #1
Coordinators: Boohiss/Nancy ( CLICK HERE FOR BOO/NANCY ) & STL/Chandra (( CLICK HERE FOR STL/CHANDRA ) Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Michigan, and Iowa
Quadrant #3:
Coordinators: Sammy (CLICK HERE FOR SAMMY ) & Stacy ( CLICK HERE FOR STACY )
Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennesse, Ohio, South Carolina
Quadrant #4:
Coordinators: MOMWI/Rebekah (CLICK HERE FOR MOMWI ) Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Washington, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Wisconsin
A Broken System – Crying out For Justice 2007 – 2008 National Speaking Tour
In Austin, April 9, 2008 7 PM at UT, The Texas Union Chicano Culture Room, 4.206
Featuring Mothers of Texas Death Row Prisoners:
Sandra Reed – mother of Rodney Reed Anna Terrell - mother of Reginald Blanton Lee Greenwood – mother of Joseph Nichols, killed March 7, 2007 Chaired by Jeannine Scott – Wife of Michael Scott, in prison for life.
A “Live From Death Row” Event, with a call from a death row prisoner.
Something is wrong. What can we do? The first step to action is awareness. Come and hear these voices and together let's fight for justice.
please go to your " my space tv "and keyword Scarecrow Hill..on the right there is a subscibe box (it is yellow) just push it and it will subscribe to our videos,,it is for the" West Memphis Three "..the more they are noticed ,, the more THEY GET NOTICED..so please do this for Damien,Jason and Jesse it will only take a second or two....then ,here is the important part , would you PLEASE go comment the "Damiens Echo" video on there as well..it is for the petition, and we are trying to get as many names as possible asap,,this is very important!!!! we are trying to present this petition this summer in person to the wm3 on the steps of the governers office in Arkansas... please please help us help them
(((((((the link is right above the video below ))))))
"you are not alone,
we here the echo,
now your'e almost home,
follow the echo "
from "Damiens Echo" by Scarecrow Hill
"free the west memphis three" " The Truth is Contagious "
myspace/scarecrowhill.....www.w.m.3. org just click this link it willbring you right to the petition ;;freethe three SCARECROW HILL/"DAMIENS ECHO" FREE THE WEST MEMPHIS TH .. <a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.addToProfileConfirm&videoid =26999944&title=SCARECROW HILL/&
I just got home from our benefit here in Fort Collins... we rocked the place, and I hope that whatever small part we were able to do makes a difference for the three of you. Stay strong.
Thanks for the add~ i love to see all that's going on here! I recently spoke out on a chicago radio station in support for the WM3! Anyone happen to catch it? Best of luck with the fundraising. FREE THE WM3!!!
