Current Celebrity Supporters:
Melissa Jimenez
Melissa Jimenez represented BTTF by singing the National Anthem for Breast Cancer Awareness Day Benefiting BTTF at Giants Stadium on October 7, 2007.
Join Melissa Jimenez's Giving Circle or visit Melissa Jimenez's MySpace Page.
Mya
Soulful singer Mya, who is our 2006-2007 BTTF ambassador. In 1998, Mya's mother, Theresa Harrison, had her first mammogram and found a tumor. Mya's mother was 42, while Mya was only 18. "I knew she'd get through it, but I was also very, very scared. I was a little ignorant as to what breast cancer was," says Mya. Mya's mother went through six surgeries, chemo and recovery, all of which has helped Mya gain some perspective. "Now that I'm aware that I'm at risk, I'm taking care of myself."
Check out Mya's feature in SELF Magazine's October 2006 issue here in our Media section.
Join Mya's Giving Circle or visit Mya's official website.
JoJo
At the ripe old age of 15, Joanna Levesque - a.k.a. JoJo - has experienced more success and acclaim than most recording artists achieve in a lifetime. She signed her first major record deal at 12, debuted with her now worldwide multi-platinum album, JoJo, at 13, and became both the youngest solo artist ever to score a #1 hit single on the Billboard charts and the youngest to be nominated for an MTV video music award. Add to that a whirlwind world tour, a starring role in the box office smash, RV, and a chance to sing for the President of the United States twice, and you have the stuff dreams are made of. "I feel so blessed, like someone is looking over my shoulder," JoJo says. "I've also learned that when you have a positive outlook and surround yourself with a great team, you will go far."
Join JoJo's Giving Circle or visit JoJo's official website.
Johnny Rivera
Johnny Rivera, one of today's most respected salsa artists, decided to temporarily halt his music career in 2006 when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Johnny Rivera put his family first and let his creative juices rest on the backburner while he stood by his wife's side until she made a full recovery.
Inspired by the struggle and strength of his wife during the past year, Johnny has come back in 2007 with some of his greatest musical work, including "Dicen"--a salsa track debuted at #41 on the Billboard Latin Tropical Chart in just one week. This single and 12 other hits on his new album, Vivo Por Ti (in english translates to I Live For You), demonstrate Johnny Rivera's new understanding of the pain, the fear, and most importantly, the unconquerable vitality of the women who fight breast cancer through his exceptional vocal abilities and irresistible beats.
Join Johnny Rivera's Giving Circle or visit Johnny Rivera's official website.
Vanessa Carlton
Join Vanessa Carlton's Giving Circle or visit Vanessa Carlton's MySpace Page.
India.Arie
Join India.Aries's Giving Circle or visit India.Arie's official website.
The Rapture
The moment they released the international dancefloor hit "House of Jealous Lovers" in 2002, New York quartet The Rapture redefined the tip of the indie iceberg fusing the skronk and chaos of punk with the precision and funk of basement after-party disco beats. The Rapture opened the floodgates for many to float through on the wave of this fresh take on some vintage, party-forward sounds. While it's easy to pin the influence of Gang of Four, ESG, and Liquid Liquid on many of the followers, The Rapture's territory of beat mining goes deeper further and wider. The band have shown respect for forbearers as diverse as '70's New York disco progenitor Larry Levan, '80's Chicago acid house innovator Marshall Jefferson, historic party staples like Happy Mondays, The Gap Band, Bizzare Inc and Incredible Bongo Band, as well as unlikely sources like Sun Ra and Uriah Heep. The Rapture are on the verge of becoming as important to dance music as their greatest heroes.
Join The Rapture's Giving Circle or visit The Rapture's official website.
Shiny Toy Guns
Join Shiny Toy Guns' Giving Circle or visit Shiny Toy Guns' Official Website.
Zion
Join Zion's Giving Circle or visit Zion's MySpace Page.
Tank
Join Tank's Giving Circle or visit Tank's official website.
Lloyd
Join Lloyd's Giving Circle or visit Lloyd's Official Website.
Blue October
Join Blue October's Giving Circle or visit Blue October's official website.
Shontelle
Join Shontelle's Giving Circle or visit Shontelle's MySpace page.
Swizz Beatz
Join Swiss Beatz's Giving Circle or visit Swizz Beatz's MySpace page.
Bottom Of Da Map
Join BODM's Giving Circle or visit BODM's MySpace page.
Zulu Tattoo
Zulu Lounge (zoo-loo louwnj) is a non profit periodic event hosted by Zulu Tattoo in order to raise money for various charities; often involving eclectic music, food, art, alcohol, awesome people and generally a damn good time. BTTF was fortunate to be the beneficiary of Zulu Lounge this October.
20 breast cancer ribbon tattoos were given away at the Zulu Lounge on Saturday, Oct 20, 2007. The tattoo wass free on a first come first serve basis with a $50 donation to Breast Treatment Task Force!
Join Zulu Tattoo's Giving Circle or visit Zulu Tattoo's Official Website.
