THE WHO’S ROGER DALTREY PRESENTS: TEEN CANCER AMERICA KCETLink Media Group Announces Sat., Oct. 8 Special
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THE WHO’S ROGER DALTREY PRESENTS: TEEN CANCER AMERICA
KCETLink Media Group Announces Sat., Oct. 8 Special Featuring Documentaries ‘Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who’ and Broadcast TV premiere of ‘Road Rebellion’
Fundraising Event Offers Unique Opportunity for Pair of Premium Reserved Seats at
Desert Trip Concert Featuring The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and More
(Image of Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend Courtesy of Teen Cancer America)
Sat. Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. PT on KCET in Southern California
KCET, the nation’s largest independent public television station, plans to promote a special programming lineup on Sat., Oct. 8 from 8-11 p.m. PT centered around legendary front man for The Who, Roger Daltrey. It features exclusive interview footage with Daltrey informing viewers about his involvement in raising awareness around the special needs of teenage cancer patients through his non-profit organization Teen Cancer America. The special lineup kicks off with the documentary "Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who" followed by a short documentary by filmmaker and teen cancer survivor Hernan Barangan that was executive produced by Daltrey and Teen Cancer America called “Road Rebellion.”
As an incentive to encourage donations during the broadcast, KCET will offer viewers a chance to get a pair of premium reserved seats for all three days of the Desert Trip Concert in Indio, California from Oct. 14-16 featuring The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Roger Waters. Reserved, individual, floor seating will include access to the Platinum Lounge, featuring shaded picnic areas, picnic tables, couches, extra restrooms, food and beverage vendors and a full cash bar. Also included is one Platinum Level parking pass. Viewers will need to tune in during the broadcast for further details regarding the premium seats. More information online at kcet.org/WhoCares.
Roger Daltrey’s commitment to teenagers with cancer is a result of his realization of how much his music has impacted teenagers and how this age group in particular has contributed to his success in life. “These are your teenagers. They need your support,” said Daltrey. “They are your community and they are your future. They deserve to have better treatment!” He has demonstrated his support by helping the foundation and growth of Teenage Cancer Trust in the UK for 26 years, The charity helps teenagers have a better hospital experience while going through treatment for cancer. Seeing the transformational success of the specialist teen facilities and programs established by Teenage Cancer Trust, motivated Roger Daltrey and fellow The Who band mate Pete Townshend to set up Teen Cancer America and bring the model to the U.S. Teen Cancer America’s mission is to provide special facilities for teens and young adults suffering from cancer and to develop teams of experts that understand how best to support them and treat the rare cancers that affect them.
Daltrey kicks off the one-night-only special event with an on-camera introduction followed by a plea to viewers to support KCET independent public television and the LA-based Teen Cancer America. The portion of proceeds going to the charity’s facilities across the country will make life a little easier for teens going through cancer treatment. Contributions will help pay for installing technology, video games, music consoles in state of the art interior design as well as therapeutic programs connecting teens in similar situations.
"Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who" is a behind-the-scenes, Grammy® nominated documentary featuring interviews with the band's two surviving members, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. The 2007 documentary about English rock and roll band The Who features interviews with band members as well as Sting, The Edge, Noel Gallagher, Eddie Vedder, Steve Jones and others, as well as rare photos of the four members of the band, including archival live footage of performances dating back to 1964.
“Road Rebellion” follows filmmaker and leukemia survivor Hernan Barangan as he aims to change the face of US healthcare for teenagers and young adults with cancer. In 2015, Barangan set out on a quest to film the voices of young cancer patients from every state in the country. Their stories raise the profile of their unique challenges. The filmmaker plans to create a lasting legacy for the young people of the future.
A PSA created by Teen Cancer America sponsor First Citizens Bank will run on KCET in Southern California throughout the month of October as well as on KCETLink Media Group’s national service Link TV, a national independent public satellite television network seen be all subscribers of Dish Network (channel 9410) and DirecTV (channel 375). The TV spot features the exclusive recording of Daltrey performing the 1980 classic “Let My Love Open The Door.” It follows a young woman on a walk through a hospital – past the kids, past the adults – until she finally discovers the door to a Teen Cancer America facility and the young people and staff ready to welcome her.
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ABOUT CO-FOUNDERS ROGER DALTREY & PETE TOWNSHEND
Teen Cancer America co-founder Roger Daltrey is a legendary singer, musician, songwriter, actor and humanitarian best known as the founder and front man of the English rock band, The Who. Daltrey received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 for outstanding artistic significance in music, and The Who has seven albums on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Daltrey is also a longstanding patron of the British charity Teenage Cancer Trust and producer of its successful, annual benefit concerts at Royal Albert Hall. Daltrey is deeply committed to raising awareness about teen cancer in the U.S. He aims to raise the bar on how young people with cancer are treated by establishing specialized facilities and services to help meet their physical and emotional needs.
Teen Cancer America co-founder Pete Townshend is renowned as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for The Who. He was named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top 10 greatest guitarists of all time. In his 50 years with The Who, he has written over 100 songs for the band’s eleven studio albums including the popular rock operas “Tommy” and “Quadrophenia.” He is dedicated to supporting teens with cancer and, with Daltrey, co-founded the Daltrey/Townshend Teen and Young Adult Cancer Program at UCLA Medical Center.
ABOUT KCETLINK MEDIA GROUP
KCETLink Media Group is a national independent, nonprofit, digital and broadcast network that provides high-quality, culturally diverse programming designed to engage the public in innovative, entertaining and transformative ways. With a commitment to independent perspectives, smart global entertainment, local communities, and opportunities for engagement and social action, KCETLink depicts people and the world through a lens unavailable elsewhere in U.S. media. A viewer-supported 501(c)(3) organization, KCETLink content is distributed nationally via satellite on Link TV DIRECTV channel 375 and DISH Network channel 9410 and on KCET in Southern and Central California via broadcast and cable, as well as through various digital delivery systems. For additional information about KCET and Link TV productions, web-exclusive content, programming schedules and community events, please visit kcet.org or linktv.org. Select programming from KCET and Link TV is also available for streaming on Hulu, Apple TV, and Roku platforms.
ABOUT TEEN CANCER AMERICA
Helping Teen Cancer America support teens and families is a part of First Citizens Bank’s Forever First® commitment to the communities it serves. As the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, First Citizens brings a unique understanding of the challenges families go through and the helping hand they can use. First Citizens specializes in working with hospitals and medical practices; this knowledge helps spread the word about Teen Cancer America and encourages the establishment of new teen cancer units. The bank’s corporate sponsorship of Teen Cancer America marks First Citizens’ largest-ever corporate philanthropic effort across its 20-state banking franchise from coast to coast. The goal is to open the door to better care and brighter futures. Founded in 1898, First Citizens Bank is a major subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares Inc. (Nasdaq: FCNCA), which has over $32 billion in assets. For more information, visit LetMyLoveOpenTheDoor.com or firstcitizens.com.
