Fanatical Change is at it again. The planning has begun for our next event which will be held on October 30th 2014 at a venue to be determined. Our last Halloween Party was such an overwhelming success that we have decided to do it again but only this time bigger and better. This is what we were able to accomplish last time. This is what will be out done.(past02)

Fantical Change Impacts Dallas-Fort Worth!

Fanatical Change Foundation's Inaugural DFW Howdy Halloween Charity Event held last night, October 25th, in Irving TX; helped three families who suffered heart-breaking tragedies:

Mr. and Mrs Acosta: A disabled man escaped a fire but his home was destroyed. It happened just after midnight in Irving. Abe Acosta said he heard a pop at the back of the house and was met with heavy smoke and flames when he went to investigate. He uses a walker to get around, but was able to get out of the house unharmed. Acosta's wife was at work at the time. The family lived in the home for about 40 years. Acosta said despite losing almost everything, he's counting his blessings. Two of his 2300 books survived -- two bibles. Thanks to everyone who donated and all of our sponsors including ExxonMobil, XTO Energy, and Zeus Mortgage we were able to give the Acosta family a $500 gift card to Target, $500 gift card to Kroger, a gift basket, flowers for Mrs. Acosta, a Kindle for Mr. Acosta along with a $100 Amazon gift card to get him started on building his electronic book collection.

 http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/23776415/fire-destroys-couples-home-of-40-years?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9449302

Donna Dixon and 4 year old Kylie Terlisner: The family of 28-year-old Stephanie Terlisner says she was due to give birth any day, but now they are planning her funeral. Dallas police say she was shot in the chest during a home invasion. It happened in Southeast Oak Cliff. They say the suspect used a handgun in the shooting that killed Terlisner and her unborn child. Terlisner, the mother of a 4-year-old girl, Kylie Terlisner; had recently lived with her grandparents. "Her mother called us very hysterical that something was wrong," said Donna Terlisner, Stephanie's step grandmother. She says she started making phone calls to find out if what they were hearing was true. "I called the hospital. When I finally got to talk to someone they told us there was no need to come. She was already gone," said Terlisner. Terlisner says she last saw her step granddaughter a few weeks ago. Stephanie went to their house to pick up mail. She said everything seemed fine and Stephanie was looking forward to the birth of her second child. She wanted to keep the gender a secret. Fanatical Change wanted to brighten little Kylie's day after the loss of her mother and unborn sister. We gave the family a $1,000 Target gift card, Toys, and a $500 savings bond.

 http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/23680485/a-pregnant-dallas-woman-was-shot-and-killed-by-a-robber#ixzz2iniAr944

A 17-year-old student at Dallas ISD’s law magnet school was shot to death Thursday night in DeSoto. Lovell Jenkins III dreamed of becoming a lawyer since middle school and decided on his own to apply to one of the district’s top and most exclusive schools, the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet at Yvonne Ewell Townview Center, his mom said. “He wanted to be a lawyer,” said Melissa Steward, who was so emotional about her son’s death that she could barely talk Friday. “He applied to the Townview law magnet by himself. He went to the interviews by himself.” DeSoto police were trying Friday to piece together what happened Thursday. Police said that Jenkins and two friends were in a car outside a house around 9 p.m. when someone shot him in the chest. Steward said her son was shot as his friend’s car pulled in front of a group of men. Fanatical Change gave a $500 Kroger gift card to help with food for the Family after the funeral, a $1,000 scholarship in Lovell Jenkins III's name, and $2,300 to pay for Lovell's headstone that the family could not afford.

 http://educationblog.dallasnews.com/2013/10/dallas-isd-student-at-townview-shot-and-killed-in-desoto-on-thursday.html/

Special Thanks to Tom Pennington, Bryan Beeler, Jason Wells, Angel, David Saenz, Chas Cahn, and all of the volunteers and donors in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex that made all of this possible! As well as a special thanks to the Zeus Mortgage family that came from Houston to support the Howdy Halloween Charity Event!

Howdy Halloween: Costumes, Cowboys & Cocktails

We’re expanding to aid families in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! On Friday, October 25th, 2013, between the hours of 6pm and 10pm, join us at The Fanatical Change Foundation’s inaugural 2013 DFW event Howdy Halloween: Costumes, Cowboys & Cocktails at the Omni Mandalay in Las Colinas, Texas to continue the mission of our charitable organization. Throughout the event, guests will enjoy live music, entertaining costumes, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, auction of unique items, and the company of individuals, successful entrepreneurs, and professionals who desire to see a change come to DFW and how a transparent charity works.

Our mission is simple and focused. The Fanatical Change Foundation hosts events in order to raise funds to provide life-changing assistance to families who’ve just suffered a life-altering tragedy where donors can personally witness the impact of their donations immediately following the fundraising event. If you donate money to a conglomerate non-profit, your funds oftentimes seem to make no real impact because they are spread so thin. We want to “change” all that, and provide a way for DFW residents to donate money, know who receives the benefit of those funds before they give, and see the family receiving the funds immediately following the donation. In this, Fanatical Change Foundation seeks to restore the intimacy of charitable giving between the donor and the recipient.

October 25th | 6:00-10:00pm
Omni Mandalay | 221 Las Colinas Blvd, Irving TX 75039
Halloween Attire | $15 Minimum Donation

Cheers 4 Change: Donations, Libations & Good Vibrations

On Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, between the hours of 6pm and 10pm, join us at The Fanatical Change Foundation’s 2013 Cheers 4 Change: Donations, Libations & Good Vibrations at the Omni Houston Galleria in Houston, Texas to continue the mission of our charitable organization. Throughout the event, guests will enjoy live music, dancers, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, auction of unique trips, and the company of individuals and local captains of business who desire to see a change in Houston and how charity works.

Our mission is simple and focused. The Fanatical Change Foundation hosts events in order to raise funds to provide life-changing assistance to families who’ve just suffered a life-altering tragedy where donors can personally witness the impact of their donations immediately following the fundraising event. If you donate money to a conglomerate non-profit, your funds oftentimes seem to make no real impact because they are spread so thin. We want to “change” all that, and provide a way for Houstonians to donate money, know who receives the benefit of those funds before they give, and see the family receiving the funds immediately following the donation. In this, Fanatical Change Foundation seeks to restore the intimacy of charitable giving between the donor and the recipient.

May 23rd | 6:00-10:00pm
Omni Houston Galleria | 4 Riverway, Houston TX 77056
Cocktail Attire | $15 Minimum Donation

The Fanatical Change 2012 Masquerade Ball

The Fanatical Change 2012 Masquerade Ball was a phenomenal success. We would like to thank all of those who attended and gave so generously. Here is the first video of the delivery of goods and services that we were able to provide as a result of all of the attendee's generosity.

Fanatical Change Presents; The 2012 Masquerade Ball

Fanatical Change is proud to present the 2012 Masqurade. Join us May 17, 2012 at 6:30pm for what is sure to be the event of the year. The event will be held in a historic mansion in the Montrose District of Houston. There will be many suprises and great auction items. Get your ticket today!!!

Come Help Plan The Next Miracle!

Hello Fanatical Change!

Stewart Specialty Insurance Services is hosting the next Fanatical Change event planning meeting.

When: Wednesday February 1st, 2012 at 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Where: Stewart Specialty Insurance Services/ Stewart Title Retail Office

1980 Post Oak Blvd. Suite R2C (Residential Closing.)

*Parking Directions: Enter entrance to Stewart from Post Oak Blvd. Pull into the parking lot past the small guard tower/gate. Parking is free after 6pm. Go to the Stewart Title Residential Closing office where the meeting will be held.

Refreshments provided.

Please call Helen Weaver at 832-549-1363 should you have any questions.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT: The Fanatical Change Foundation restores the intimacy in charitable giving by identifying recent victims of life-altering tragedy and letting the power behind their individual stories of suffering inspire our donors to be the change they wish to see in the world. www.fanaticalchange.org

TOO BUSY TO VOLUNTEER? Don't worry, we know you're busy. That's why we created SPEED VOLUNTEERING. With SPEED VOLUNTEERING we assign only short and simple tasks that have very little or no follow-up required so even our busiest friends can contribute to the change. Email me for details with "SPEED VOLUNTEERING" in the subject line.

1st Planning Meeting for Our Next Event

Hello and Happy Holidays!

We are pleased to announce our next Meet-n-Greet event for The Fanatical Change Foundation. Please join us for the planning of our May 17th 2012 Masquerade Party and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

If you volunteered, donated, or attended Rocktoberfest in October we will be giving out our remaining t-shirts from that event. While supplies last.

WHERE: Panera Bread - San Felipe and Post Oak (1709 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77056)

WHEN: WEDNESDAY January 11th from 6:30p to 8:30p

COST: Gratis!

Fanatical Change is Honored By Omni Houston

On December 1, 2011 The Fanatical Change Foundation was recognized along with 29 other Houston charities for its service to the local community. Members of Fanatical Change were honored to be included with the charities listed here;

Fanatical Change would like to thank Omni Hotels for the humbling recognition.

Rocktoberfest Delivery of Goods & Services

Thank you so much for everyone who made Rocktoberfest such a success. More video is coming. Below you will find three of the families that received assistance as a result of all of the money that was raised. Please stay tuned as the finished product is currently being edited.

Robertson Family

Kimberly Ann Blanco-Jones

Porter High School Teens

Are You Ready?

Are you ready to be a part of something amazing? Are you ready to manufacture miracles. We are. The Selection Committee is currently hard at work finding families to assist. The Program Committee has dotted every I and crossed every T and has only to set up Jones Plaza for what will be a magical evening. The beers will be cold, the food will be great and the entertainment will be electrifying. A guitar signed by every member of The Rolling Stones, an autographed Michael Jackson album, an autographed KISS album will all have new homes and someone will be off to The Grammy Awards, the NBA All Star Game and be a fighter pilot for a day.

All of these wonderful items will be the fuel in the foundries that manufacture miracles. So the question is, what are you doing on Saturday. No matter what it is, it is not cooler than manufacturing miracles. So see you at Jones Plaza on Saturday from 6-11pm.

Go to www.fanaticalchange.org for your discounted tickets now!

Keep The Change!

FCF BOD

Silent Auction Sneak-Peek!

Your Sneak-Peek! Here’s a sneak-peek at the premium auction items that will be available at Rocktoberfest 2011. The Fanatical Change Foundation has become famous for helping families immediately following a major tragedy, but they’ve also been recognized for having some of fundraisings most incredible and exclusive auctions items. Click here for the event flyer: http://db.tt/eIxNOvY

Premium Collectors Auction Items

1. The Rolling Stones Autographed Guitar
2. KISS Autographed Record Album
3. Pink Floyd Autographed Record Album
4. The Beatles Autographed (McCartney/Starr/Harrison) Record Album
5. The Rolling Stones Autographed Record Album
6. U2 Record Autographed Album
7. Al Pacino Autographed “Scarface” 11X14 Photo
8. Justin Bieber Autographed 11X14 Photo
9. Michael Jackson Autographed 8X10 Photo
10. Jack Nicklaus Autographed 16X20 Photo
11. Mickey Mantle Autographed 16X20 Photo
12. Muhammad Ali Autographed Boxing glove
13. Madonna Autographed Record Album
14. Aerosmith Autographed Record Album
15. AC/DC Autographed Record Album
16. Bob Dylan Autographed Record Album
17. The Grateful Dead Autographed Record Album

Premium Experience Auction Items

1. The Grammy’s - Music’s Biggest Awards Show 2012 in Los Angeles with Bronze Level Tickets, 3-Night Stay and Airfare for (2)

2. 2012 NBA All-Star Game 3-Night Experience in Orlando including Slam Dunk Contest, Three-Point Shootout, In-Arena Hospitality, and Airfare for (2)

3. Live TV Show Experience in New York City: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, plus 3-Night Stay for (2)

4. Fighter Pilot For a Day Adventure for (1) with 4-Night Stay and Airfare for (2)

5. NASCAR Car Racing Experience with 4-Night Stay and Airfare for (2)

6. Great White Shark Adventure for (1) in San Francisco with 3-Night Stay and Airfare for (2)

7. Hot Air Balloon Adventure with 2-Night Hotel Stay for (2)

8. Napa Valley Wine Country Experience Features Chauffeur, Wine Train, Meritage Resort and Spa 3-Night Stay and Airfare for (2)

Can't Wait 3 Weeks For Rocktoberfest? How is Wednesday For You?

Wednesday September 21st from 5-7pm ARG will be hosting a party at the fabulous Magnolia Hotel in downtown Houston. Please come and get a taste of some of the auction items that will be available at Rocktoberfest.

Rocktoberfest on October 1st 2011!

Click here for print version: http://db.tt/eIxNOvY

The Selection Process Has Begun

The Selection Committee has begun its process to select recipients for Rocktoberfest. The news will be monitored for stories of tragic events, the families will be contacted to see if assistance is available for them. Then the board of directors will vote on which families will be helped on the night before the event. If you are interested in volunteering for this committee please email jcuevas@fanaticalchange.org

A Special Thanks to Kroger

The Board of Directors would like to thank Kroger for their continued support of the Fanatical Change Foundation. We received a commitment from Kroger for a $1000 donation that will go to help the beneficiaries of our Rocktoberfest event on October 1. We commend Kroger for their dedication to serving the Houston community, and for extending a helping hand to those in dire need.

Thank You Indy Quest!

Special thanks to Creston and Holly Inderrieden of Indy Quest. They are not only rising stars in real estate (no really they are, the Houston Area Realtor's Nextgen Realtor Group named them among the 20 Rising Stars Under 40) these fledgling philanthropists have put us $1,000 closer to our goal of $100,000. Thank you so much Creston & Holly. We will see you on the delivery since your donation qualifies you to come along and deliver the goods and services to the families we help. Talk about restoring intimacy! You don't get to watch the video, you get to come on the bus for the delivery and be in the video!!!

We want two or three buses. Any donation of $1,000 or more earns the donor a spot on the bus to deliver the goods and services. Once you experience selfless giving on this scale your life will never be the same. To bring a smile to a woman's face who just lost her child or bring a father whose children are laying in hospital maimed while he morns the death of his wife relief is like nothing else on this earth. It is the only payoff that anyone involved with running Fanatical Change gets since it is a 100% volunteer organization. But this payoff is priceless. That kind of emotional connection with another human being cannot be bought, imitated or forgotten.

Complete Property Services Comes Through Again!

The Board of Directors would like to thank Glen Dickson of Complete Property Services for his continued support of Fanatical Change. Glen has been at every event since the very beginning. Your loyalty to our cause is extremely appreciated and as a result of your generosity we will be able to deliver a miracle to family in need.

For more information about this amazing company and how they can help you, please click on their logo above.

Thanks Again,

The Fanatical Change Board of Directors

UPS Delivers!

We are happy to report that UPS has donated $25,000 to Fanatical Change! This donation is sure to have a huge impact for the families that will be helped as a result of Rocktoberfest coming up on October 1st at Jones Plaza. All donations of $1,000 or more or becoming a core volunteer will earn you a spot on the bus for the delivery. This is the most rewarding part of the process. It is incredibleto see the impact of your donations on the website after the delivery, but it is a life changing experience to actually participate. This boost is sure to make Rocktoberfest a success however we are only at 25% of our goal of $100,000 and this will provide assistance to 20 Houston families. We need your help. Get involved. Tell your boss, tell your friends and family, come and volunteer. For information on how to volunteer please send an email to info@fanaticalchange.org



Special Thanks to Kevin Ward at UPS for all of his efforts. You are awesome! After only five months with our organization you have had an amazing, lasting effect. You are very appreciated. Miracles are now possible as a result of your efforts.

Sincerely,

The Fanatical Change Board of Directors

Success!

The Rocktoberfest Pre-Party was a huge success! The Fanatical Change Board of Directors would like to say thank you to all who attended. A special thanks to The House of Blues for providing such and amazing space, to Sheila Swift and DJ Yogi-G. Good times were had by all and we are on our way to making Rocktoberfest our best event yet.

The new Event Brite portal will be posted shortly. There are only a few more VIG packages left which include Back Stage Passes. These will be made available on a first come first served basis. We look forward to seeing you on October 1st at Jones Plaza but you dont have to wait that long. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer our next meeting is on Tuesday August 9th at 6:30 at the Panera Bread on San Felipe and Post Oak. 1709 Post Oak Blvd Houston, TX 77056. We utilize Speed Volunteering in which there is a set of tasks to be completed and if everyone just picks one task then no one person had to do a lot.