We are sailing with awareness!

The Go Research Fund’s “Feel teal” campaign has had  some very exciting developments, since launch off, and it doesn’t end there…our celebrity-spokesman, Rick Finch has been busy working in his recording studios, creating more new material while managing his growing stream of  upcoming-artists. Yet,on top of this, he also found time for an interview with one of Sydney’s finest radio programme’s, “Connections” at 2ch radio-

Sharing his music; past & present, he took the 2ch listeners on a well-informed journey then right-up-to-speed with his role as our awareness spokesman, including his wonderful contribution.

Rick’s latest album, “For All Reasons” is currently available for sale both as a download/CD-

The net sales from this cool CD, are being donated towards funding research for a blood-diagnostic test, one that will assist in detecting ovarian cancer in its early stages! This is an amazing boost for Go Research Fund, and we hope to see more people ‘hopping online’ to purchase their copy, knowing the money is going to such an important cause.

Please check out http://www.rickfinch.com

&  http://cdbaby.com/cd/rfp

Meanwhile, the other news is we’ve linked up with another great project which is going to take the awareness message on another venture…..please read

NOTE:t Ion’s Odyssey is seeking support to bring their dream into reality…they require various levels of sponsorship and happy to discuss every offer. Keep in mind, by supporting this musical-adventure, you will in-turn, be helping ovarian cancer!

Lance Toohey & his lovely partner, Michelle have just joined us .”We have joined the “FEEL TEAL” team and are so proud to be a part of such an important and worthwhile campaign”.
The project:
Projects name: “ION’S ODYSSEY”(Ion being the name of our 38 foot steel sloop which has already circumnavigated the world twice with it’s original owners)
Projects quest: Global Musical Discovery JourneyProjects
Goal: A global search, seeking musical awareness, understanding and talent.
Plus: Giving awareness to Ovarian Cancer Research
Projects members: Lance W Toohey-song lyricist and poet
Michelle Toohey-artist
Outline of Project: We intend to sail around the world (this is the Australian leg) in search of the musical talent that exsists in many countries, from the “closet” muso and the busker in the street, to the professional muso’s who search endlessly for gigs , right up to the “Major Stars” within the music scene. We also intend to seek out and interview “Major” artists (thanks to the great support from APRA) in both the musical and entertainment industry for their imput as to why music is such a large part of people’s lives….AND what does music actually mean to them….all this will be in the form of a documentry.
Even before we start on the actual sailing trip we intend to put into place a songwriting and song performing competition that will be in place and performed (in the form of a concert) at every port /marina (or “venue” available) upon our arrival. Singer/songwriters (with their original works) will be invited to enter this competition via our website,(still to be organised). Advertising of these events and the “Odyssey” will be placed in newspaper adds, radio and possibly television spots. At least a dozen artists will be chosen (judged by a panel of professional musos) from each area around Ion’s destinations and will perform those songs that they have entered into the competition.Judging on the competition night will be done by the public with the phone-in 1900 line…..Competition will be for 2 categories…1, best performer and 2, best song.Venes for this competition (concert) will need to accomodate at least 100 seats, that being for performers, their family and friends and the public…it should also be a free concert. Entry fee for songs are yet to be determined.We will also be inviting “named” to also appear at each “venue”, maybe having a chat and giving encouragement to the performers who have made it to the final judging (maybe perform?) ….also an interview with that artist will take place.
The first stage of this project is here in Australia with the starting point being Cairns. At this point in time we have 15-20 stop off points (this could be reduced if logistics don’t permit). That means 15-20 venues and shows, 15-20 finalists..one from each venue. Our aim is to have one final competition (concert) in a major city to find Australia’s “people choice” and top song.Once we have completed the Aussie leg, we intend to sail to the States and do the same, interest over there is amazing at this stage with a publicist over there already putting certain works into place….they are waiting with interest to see how we handle the Aussie leg…a “pilot” so to speak.At this point in time this is where we are up to, but we intend to continue after the States to other countries where music is a big part of their culture. Our final aim is present to the world, artists from all walks of life whose passion is music and along the way, give the public ongoing “concerts” from around the globe, culminating with a phone-in for the worlds top song/writer and song, as voted by the world’s public.
All the while “flying the flag” for the “FEEL TEAL” campaign.

Lance W Toohey
SEEKING SPONSORS FOR:
1. Web Designers
2. Navigation Equipment
3. Communication Equipment
4. Sound Video and Lighting Equipment
5. Ground crew vehicle (van or truck)
6. Fuel
7. Airline
8. Accommodation (Motel Chain)
9. Prizes
10. Financial
Contact details
Lance W Toohey
PO Box 120 Bungalow Cairns Queensland Aust. 4870
lancewtoohey@hotmail.com
info@ionsodyssey.com
FEEL TEAL” Awareness Campaigner
Debbie Stevens:
debbiestevens1@optusnet.com.au