Today begins a charity auction for Chi Cheng, bassist for Deftones. Chi has been in a semi-concious state since being in a horrific accident in November 2008, and his family has accumulated an overwhelming amount of medical bills that insurance does not entirely cover. It is Deftones' mission to raise significant funds to help ensure Chi's recovery by playing two very special benefit shows in Hollywood on 11/19 and 11/20, and also by launching a benefit auction in conjunction with CharityBuzz.com.
The auction launches today and can be found at CharityBuzz.com/BenefitforChi
The auction features many special items generously donated by an array of Deftones' friends including Metallica, System of a Down, Blink 182, HIM, Slayer and many more.
Some of the highlights include: -Chino.
-Deftones.
In addition to the items launched today, another batch of items will launch in one week, next Tuesday Nov 24. The auction can be found at CharityBuzz.com/BenefitforChi and will conclude on Dec 8. For more info stay tuned to Deftones.com.
The auction launches today and can be found at CharityBuzz.com/BenefitforChi
The auction features many special items generously donated by an array of Deftones' friends including Metallica, System of a Down, Blink 182, HIM, Slayer and many more.
Some of the highlights include:
- A day in the studio with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 to produce a track for your band
- Flyaway to Helsinki, Finland to attend HIM's sold-out New Year's Eve show. Includes meet-and-greet with the band, round-trip flights, and hotel for two nights.
- Signed ESP guitar from Metallica
- John Dolmayan's (System of a Down) personal Tama drum kit, autographed by John
- Signed gear from Deftones
- Signed Slayer motorcycle helmet autographed by members of Slayer
- Pair of three-day general admission and VIP passes to Coachella Festival 2010
- Autographed ESP guitar from My Chemical Romance
“Wow, first let me start off saying how amazed I am at the generosity of all the friends and artists who have come forward for this auction. We, Deftones are so very grateful to all for your donations and time you’ve put into making this a success. I myself had no idea it would be this big. Just goes to show how many good friends and good will Chi has made over the last 20 years, just being the good dude he is.
If you were lucky enough to befriend Chi over the last couple decades you would know that there is not a more kind, or more giving person. It’s so great to see it all coming back around for him.
I really want to thank everyone that has kept him in their thoughts, prayers, and kept all the positive energy and love flowing his way. I truly believe he will return to us one day when he is good and rested with a great story to tell in his off the wall Cheng sense of humor. Chi is one tuff “MF” and if anyone can make it through this, it’s gonna be him.
Chi, I miss you and love you and so does the world. Hope to see you soon.”
“Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.”
In addition to the items launched today, another batch of items will launch in one week, next Tuesday Nov 24. The auction can be found at CharityBuzz.com/BenefitforChi and will conclude on Dec 8. For more info stay tuned to Deftones.com.
