letters for chi/ fundraiser/ update and prayers

defTHE1s · Mar 26, 2009, 08:16 PM

Quote from: Hell_Tanner on Mar 26, 2009, 06:43 PM
I've just checked the oneloveforchi blog and read Meng's new post. I'm quite puzzled by one of his phrase as english isn't my mother tongue... "He has come along way, but he's still healing. He still has a chunk of his skull sitting in a freezer that needs to be put back."
Sorry if I sound like a total idiot but is it supposed to be taken literally or is it just a way to say that he hasn't regain full consciousness yet, which we all know of course.

maybe it's a way to say that...
hope it's not literally taken !

Hell_Tanner · Mar 26, 2009, 08:31 PM

So it is indeed quite ambiguous... $:-\$

oneloveforchi · Mar 27, 2009, 02:26 PM

Hi everyone..

I wanted to thank everyone that has made donations. We are already almost at 50%. I wanted to share a question with you that I got on another site and share my answer as well. I am sure some of you either have the same question or have already asked it.. here goes...

Quote"To all of you that can't understand how a "rockstar" like Chi is having problems paying a "mere" little $750K hospital bill , you obviously know nothing about the music business. For far too long people have assumed that having musical notoriety is synonymous with wealth. This is FAR from the case.

Yes , they have sold more than 10 million records , but these days record sales represent one of the smaller fractions of a musicians income. In Chi's case , he is one fifth of the writing element of the Deftones , so he collects that portion of the publishing/record sales. After all of the pieces of the machine (nice term Jamez) take their cut , which comes BEFORE the band gets theirs , he is not left with nearly as much as the public assumes.

Touring is where bands like the Deftones stand to make their biggest profit. The math involved in that equation has FAR less people involved and taking cuts than the record sales side of things , and the Deftones can generate $30K a night on average in the US , and that's WITHOUT a "hit" single on the radio at the time.

While I AM trying to address the huge misconceptions about musicians' income , I by no means am saying that the band is not capable of generating the necessary funds. Sure , fans donating money will help , and I will be headed over to the donation site after I'm done writing this , but seriously , THE DEFTONES NEED TO GET A SUBSTITUTE BASS PLAYER , AND HIT THE ROAD AND START GETTING THIS CASH!!!!!

No f****ng joke , I'm sure there are tons of high profile bands that would also lend their support to playing a Chi benefit tour. Incubus , System of a Down would get back together in a heartbeat , Linkin Park (not a fan , but they'd draw a HUGE crowd) , and... well seriously , name a band that WOULDN'T throw down to help.

All I'm saying is that no matter how much money us fans manage to contribute , it wouldn't compare at ALL to the money that the Deftones (with a fill-in bass) and a couple other high-profile acts could generate in even one night.

What's the hold up??? Seriously ?? It sounds like a perfect idea to me. And screw all the scheduling conflicts or whatever other excuses that may arise. Chi's life and well-being are at stake here and the people he loves the most that also have the power to DO the most need to stop going on love-line , playing poker , watching LOST , and just BULL-sh****NG in general , and step up to the plate . I have loved the DEFTONES for so long , and they have meant so much to me over the years. I know they will throw down and handle this. I know they will.

-Bobby Coma"

my answer...

QuoteHi,

As you may or may not know... I put up this website on my own. The Cheng's did not ask me to do it in any way shape or form. Once I put it up they supported my efforts and are extremely gracious. I did this because although high profile bands like the Deftones CAN generate more than us little ole' fans can on the Internet in one night flat.. there are many fans that WANT to do something for Chi. They want a way to give back to someone who has given them everything he has thru music. I for one didn't want to sit helpless and do nothing and wait for the big boys to step in. I wanted to get proactive and do something for my brother Chi! And.. I am not alone in feeling this way. Also, for months there was just extreme lack of communications and updates on Chi's condition. Sure I could pick up the phone and call Chi's sister and hear of his progress... But the Internet community.. They didn't have this liberty... And we weren't getting any updates anywhere. With the great progress Chi has been making lately I wanted to create a way I could share this news with you all.

As far as your other comment "Chi's life and well-being are at stake here and the people he loves the most that also have the power to DO the most need to stop going on love-line , playing poker , watching LOST , and just BULL-sh****NG in general , and step up to the plate" I could not agree more. And I know his mother Jeanne would also agree 1000%. We hope they do organize a benefit/fundraiser. But until that happens - we are not going to sit back and wait. Jeff from WillHaven has held 3 events and I believe he is holding a 4th one. I have had emails coming in from people all over wanting to have benefits. I am working with Chi's mom now to set up a duplicatable system to organize these events. I heard from the bass player of Skinlab.. He wants to get involved. He already did one of Jeff's benefits in San Fran and wants to do one in Sacramento. I know Fieldy from Korn keeps in touch with Jeanne often and I believe he mentioned doing something.

Us little guys are going to do more tho. I have a t-shirt contest we are going to launch shortly, we are going to get flyers up, organizing local benefits and more.

I heard from the original promotion guy from Deftones first album.. He has offered his services for free to help me in promoting the website. That will help a ton.

This is all I know for now. But ya... You are so right.

One Love For Chi,
Gina

Updates: I added a newsletter to the www.oneloveforchi.com website to have a way to get news out quickly on Chi's progress. Also, there are new blogs posted on the family blog.. great news on there!!! Check it out: http://oneloveforchi.blogspot.com/. Chi is making great progress. I know he is going to love hearing the CD of fan's messages I am sending him today if he reacted that way to hearing me on the phone. I am considering this CD Vol. 1 so if you still want to record a message to Chi it can be on Vol. 2.

Take care all!

One Love For Chi,
Gina

oneloveforchi · Mar 27, 2009, 04:20 PM

Hi everyone..

I wanted to thank everyone that has made donations. We are already almost at 50%. I wanted to share a question with you that I got on another site and share my answer as well. I am sure some of you either have the same question or have already asked it.. here goes...

Quote"To all of you that can't understand how a "rockstar" like Chi is having problems paying a "mere" little $750K hospital bill , you obviously know nothing about the music business. For far too long people have assumed that having musical notoriety is synonymous with wealth. This is FAR from the case.

Yes , they have sold more than 10 million records , but these days record sales represent one of the smaller fractions of a musicians income. In Chi's case , he is one fifth of the writing element of the Deftones , so he collects that portion of the publishing/record sales. After all of the pieces of the machine (nice term Jamez) take their cut , which comes BEFORE the band gets theirs , he is not left with nearly as much as the public assumes.

Touring is where bands like the Deftones stand to make their biggest profit. The math involved in that equation has FAR less people involved and taking cuts than the record sales side of things , and the Deftones can generate $30K a night on average in the US , and that's WITHOUT a "hit" single on the radio at the time.

While I AM trying to address the huge misconceptions about musicians' income , I by no means am saying that the band is not capable of generating the necessary funds. Sure , fans donating money will help , and I will be headed over to the donation site after I'm done writing this , but seriously , THE DEFTONES NEED TO GET A SUBSTITUTE BASS PLAYER , AND HIT THE ROAD AND START GETTING THIS CASH!!!!!

No f****ng joke , I'm sure there are tons of high profile bands that would also lend their support to playing a Chi benefit tour. Incubus , System of a Down would get back together in a heartbeat , Linkin Park (not a fan , but they'd draw a HUGE crowd) , and... well seriously , name a band that WOULDN'T throw down to help.

All I'm saying is that no matter how much money us fans manage to contribute , it wouldn't compare at ALL to the money that the Deftones (with a fill-in bass) and a couple other high-profile acts could generate in even one night.

What's the hold up??? Seriously ?? It sounds like a perfect idea to me. And screw all the scheduling conflicts or whatever other excuses that may arise. Chi's life and well-being are at stake here and the people he loves the most that also have the power to DO the most need to stop going on love-line , playing poker , watching LOST , and just BULL-sh****NG in general , and step up to the plate . I have loved the DEFTONES for so long , and they have meant so much to me over the years. I know they will throw down and handle this. I know they will.

-Bobby Coma"

my answer...

QuoteHi,

As you may or may not know... I put up this website on my own. The Cheng's did not ask me to do it in any way shape or form. Once I put it up they supported my efforts and are extremely gracious. I did this because although high profile bands like the Deftones CAN generate more than us little ole' fans can on the Internet in one night flat.. there are many fans that WANT to do something for Chi. They want a way to give back to someone who has given them everything he has thru music. I for one didn't want to sit helpless and do nothing and wait for the big boys to step in. I wanted to get proactive and do something for my brother Chi! And.. I am not alone in feeling this way. Also, for months there was just extreme lack of communications and updates on Chi's condition. Sure I could pick up the phone and call Chi's sister and hear of his progress... But the Internet community.. They didn't have this liberty... And we weren't getting any updates anywhere. With the great progress Chi has been making lately I wanted to create a way I could share this news with you all.

As far as your other comment "Chi's life and well-being are at stake here and the people he loves the most that also have the power to DO the most need to stop going on love-line , playing poker , watching LOST , and just BULL-sh****NG in general , and step up to the plate" I could not agree more. And I know his mother Jeanne would also agree 1000%. We hope they do organize a benefit/fundraiser. But until that happens - we are not going to sit back and wait. Jeff from WillHaven has held 3 events and I believe he is holding a 4th one. I have had emails coming in from people all over wanting to have benefits. I am working with Chi's mom now to set up a duplicatable system to organize these events. I heard from the bass player of Skinlab.. He wants to get involved. He already did one of Jeff's benefits in San Fran and wants to do one in Sacramento. I know Fieldy from Korn keeps in touch with Jeanne often and I believe he mentioned doing something.

Us little guys are going to do more tho. I have a t-shirt contest we are going to launch shortly, we are going to get flyers up, organizing local benefits and more.

I heard from the original promotion guy from Deftones first album.. He has offered his services for free to help me in promoting the website. That will help a ton.

This is all I know for now. But ya... You are so right.

One Love For Chi,
Gina

Updates: I added a newsletter to the www.oneloveforchi.com website to have a way to get news out quickly on Chi's progress. Also, there are new blogs posted on the family blog.. great news on there!!! Check it out: http://oneloveforchi.blogspot.com/. Chi is making great progress. I know he is going to love hearing the CD of fan's messages I am sending him today if he reacted that way to hearing me on the phone. I am considering this CD Vol. 1 so if you still want to record a message to Chi it can be on Vol. 2.

Take care all!

One Love For Chi,
Gina

Hell_Tanner · Mar 27, 2009, 04:40 PM

I'm indeed a bit surprised by the band's lack of reaction...

White Wrist · Mar 27, 2009, 05:41 PM

Quote from: Hell_Tanner on Mar 27, 2009, 04:40 PM
I'm indeed a bit surprised by the band's lack of reaction...

oneloveforchi · Mar 27, 2009, 06:04 PM

Quote from: Hell_Tanner on Mar 26, 2009, 06:43 PM
I've just checked the oneloveforchi blog and read Meng's new post. I'm quite puzzled by one of his phrase as english isn't my mother tongue... "He has come along way, but he's still healing. He still has a chunk of his skull sitting in a freezer that needs to be put back."
Sorry if I sound like a total idiot but is it supposed to be taken literally or is it just a way to say that he hasn't regain full consciousness yet, which we all know of course.

you have to know Ming.. he has a certain way of getting things across.. chi had surgery in which they had to remove a small section of his skull/bone - this is what he is referring to. the bone has not been put back yet.

one love for chi,
gina

Sugartolove · Mar 27, 2009, 06:30 PM

QuoteUpdates: I added a newsletter to the www.oneloveforchi.com website to have a way to get news out quickly on Chi's progress. Also, there are new blogs posted on the family blog.. great news on there!!! Check it out: http://oneloveforchi.blogspot.com/. Chi is making great progress. I know he is going to love hearing the CD of fan's messages I am sending him today if he reacted that way to hearing me on the phone. I am considering this CD Vol. 1 so if you still want to record a message to Chi it can be on Vol. 2.

Take care all!

One Love For Chi,
Gina

So exciting, Gina

Best of luck with it all, message me please on how it went.
So amazing with all the good things happening recently

ValleyGirl · Mar 27, 2009, 06:45 PM

Hey Gina~It's great that so much is happening now and way overdue! I love it!!

For months you couldn't find anything on Chi and there was nothing the Deftones site or on myspace. I couldn't understand why there wasn't something somewhere.

No matter now....it's awesome that so many people care and I look forward to upcoming events.

If you need help with anything or something comes to mind, just let me know.

Much love and thanks to you,

Jude

Hell_Tanner · Mar 27, 2009, 07:24 PM

Quote from: oneloveforchi on Mar 27, 2009, 06:04 PM
Quote from: Hell_Tanner on Mar 26, 2009, 06:43 PM
I've just checked the oneloveforchi blog and read Meng's new post. I'm quite puzzled by one of his phrase as english isn't my mother tongue... "He has come along way, but he's still healing. He still has a chunk of his skull sitting in a freezer that needs to be put back."
Sorry if I sound like a total idiot but is it supposed to be taken literally or is it just a way to say that he hasn't regain full consciousness yet, which we all know of course.

you have to know Ming.. he has a certain way of getting things across.. chi had surgery in which they had to remove a small section of his skull/bone - this is what he is referring to. the bone has not been put back yet.

one love for chi,
gina

Wow...I don't know what to say. I guess most of us won't be able to fully grasp the condition Chi was really in...I'm still freaking out when I learn new things like that...

oneloveforchi · Mar 27, 2009, 08:50 PM

Quote from: Hell_Tanner on Mar 27, 2009, 07:24 PM
Quote from: oneloveforchi on Mar 27, 2009, 06:04 PM
Quote from: Hell_Tanner on Mar 26, 2009, 06:43 PM
I've just checked the oneloveforchi blog and read Meng's new post. I'm quite puzzled by one of his phrase as english isn't my mother tongue... "He has come along way, but he's still healing. He still has a chunk of his skull sitting in a freezer that needs to be put back."
Sorry if I sound like a total idiot but is it supposed to be taken literally or is it just a way to say that he hasn't regain full consciousness yet, which we all know of course.

you have to know Ming.. he has a certain way of getting things across.. chi had surgery in which they had to remove a small section of his skull/bone - this is what he is referring to. the bone has not been put back yet.

one love for chi,
gina

Wow...I don't know what to say. I guess most of us won't be able to fully grasp the condition Chi was really in...I'm still freaking out when I learn new things like that...

the great thing is that there HAS been improvements.. and i just have this feeling.. call me hopeful.. but i have a feeling this CD i sent him today: http://www.slide.com/r/Gn7vnW672T8_hsGRljyGcFNLM0uP_ZLl?cy=un with all the get well msgs from all of his fans all around the world is going to help him out alot. chi is really down to earth and connected to his fans... he loves people... he truly cares... so i know he is going to love hearing this. he will have it tomorrow because i overnighted it to him. i will let everyone know when i find out how it went... i am sure chi's brother ming will blog us about it too on the www.oneloveforchi.com website.

one love for chi,
gina

oneloveforchi · Mar 27, 2009, 08:53 PM

Quote from: Sugartolove on Mar 27, 2009, 06:30 PM
QuoteUpdates: I added a newsletter to the www.oneloveforchi.com website to have a way to get news out quickly on Chi's progress. Also, there are new blogs posted on the family blog.. great news on there!!! Check it out: http://oneloveforchi.blogspot.com/. Chi is making great progress. I know he is going to love hearing the CD of fan's messages I am sending him today if he reacted that way to hearing me on the phone. I am considering this CD Vol. 1 so if you still want to record a message to Chi it can be on Vol. 2.

Take care all!

One Love For Chi,
Gina

So exciting, Gina
Best of luck with it all, message me please on how it went.
So amazing with all the good things happening recently

i sure will...

one love for chi,
gina

oneloveforchi · Mar 27, 2009, 08:54 PM

Quote from: ValleyGirl on Mar 27, 2009, 06:45 PM
Hey Gina~It's great that so much is happening now and way overdue! I love it!!

For months you couldn't find anything on Chi and there was nothing the Deftones site or on myspace. I couldn't understand why there wasn't something somewhere.

No matter now....it's awesome that so many people care and I look forward to upcoming events.

If you need help with anything or something comes to mind, just let me know.

Much love and thanks to you,

Jude

thanks judy. i appreciate that. chi gets the CD tomorrow!!! yay!

one love for chi,
gina

Hell_Tanner · Mar 27, 2009, 10:03 PM

Very nice artwork Gina, I'm sure Chi will love it!

oneloveforchi · Mar 27, 2009, 11:27 PM

Quote from: Hell_Tanner on Mar 27, 2009, 10:03 PM
Very nice artwork Gina, I'm sure Chi will love it!

THANKS!

oneloveforchi · Mar 27, 2009, 11:33 PM

YOUR BAND AT BAMBOOZLE LEFT!

For the first time ever, THE BAMBOOZLE LEFT will be auctioning off one of the festival's most coveted spots: an appearance on the Main Stage.

All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the One Love for Chi foundation to aid in the ongoing medical care of Deftones bass player, Chi Cheng. The winning band will be awarded a 25 minute time slot on the Bamboozle Left Main Stage, Sunday April 5th from 2:00 PM - 2:25PM at the Festival Grounds at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. This is a tremendous opportunity to share the stage with Deftones, 50 Cent, Taking Back Sunday, Thrice, The Used, Shwayze, The Vandals, Saosin, Ignite, B.o.B, Emmure, The Bled, The Adolescents, and many, many,more!. The auction begins today, Friday March 27th at 3PM PST and ends Wednesday, April 1st at 3 PST.

EBAY LISTING: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180341015942

For more information on the Bamboozle Left Festival please visit: http://www.thebamboozle.com/bamboozleleft/home.php

yeeeeeeeeessssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.oneloveforchi.com

One Love For Chi,
Gina

oneloveforchi · Mar 27, 2009, 11:33 PM

YOUR BAND AT BAMBOOZLE LEFT!

For the first time ever, THE BAMBOOZLE LEFT will be auctioning off one of the festival's most coveted spots: an appearance on the Main Stage.

All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the One Love for Chi foundation to aid in the ongoing medical care of Deftones bass player, Chi Cheng. The winning band will be awarded a 25 minute time slot on the Bamboozle Left Main Stage, Sunday April 5th from 2:00 PM - 2:25PM at the Festival Grounds at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. This is a tremendous opportunity to share the stage with Deftones, 50 Cent, Taking Back Sunday, Thrice, The Used, Shwayze, The Vandals, Saosin, Ignite, B.o.B, Emmure, The Bled, The Adolescents, and many, many,more!. The auction begins today, Friday March 27th at 3PM PST and ends Wednesday, April 1st at 3 PST.

EBAY LISTING: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180341015942

For more information on the Bamboozle Left Festival please visit: http://www.thebamboozle.com/bamboozleleft/home.php

yeeeeeeeeessssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

www.oneloveforchi.com

One Love For Chi,
Gina

defTHE1s · Mar 28, 2009, 12:07 AM

Quote from: oneloveforchi on Mar 27, 2009, 06:04 PM
chi had surgery in which they had to remove a small section of his skull/bone - this is what he is referring to. the bone has not been put back yet.

one love for chi,
gina

I'm scared now!

But i'm sure chi will get it right!
thanks for the info gina, very useful that!
also nice artwork for the cd! chi will love it!
and that's a good thing that made bamboozle! i wish i would have my band by now...

oneloveforchi · Mar 28, 2009, 02:09 AM

Quote from: defTHE1s on Mar 28, 2009, 12:07 AM
Quote from: oneloveforchi on Mar 27, 2009, 06:04 PM
chi had surgery in which they had to remove a small section of his skull/bone - this is what he is referring to. the bone has not been put back yet.

one love for chi,
gina
I'm scared now!
But i'm sure chi will get it right!
thanks for the info gina, very useful that!
also nice artwork for the cd! chi will love it!
and that's a good thing that made bamboozle! i wish i would have my band by now...

thanks so much. i can't wait to hear how he reacts. chi is making awesome progress.. i have faith he will recover.
i won't give up on doing my part until he does... he deserves that... amazing person!

one love for chi,
gina

oneloveforchi · Mar 28, 2009, 02:25 AM

Quote from: Vesanic on Mar 27, 2009, 11:49 PM...

thank you.

one love for chi,
gina