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The Fund The Carey Risman Memorial Fund For A Better
Understanding Of Mental Illness was begun soon after Carey's
death as a channel with which his family could help shine a spotlight
on the realities of living with mental illness and eventually remove
the horrible stigma society attaches to the disease. The fund benefits
charities and programs whose goal is to proactively diagnose and treat
the early stages of mental illness, as well as research and development
that will help us better understand the nature and causes of these
debilitating diseases. The Station RismixLive
- Totally Folked Up Radio is an Internet Radio Broadcast and web
magazine that plays singer/songwriters exclusively with a focus on
independent artists. Launched in 2002, it is one of the most popular
stations in its genre on the Live365 Radio Network and the website
sees upwards of 2000 - 3000 hits/month. Internet Radio plays an increasingly
influential role in introducing independent artists to the listening
public and RismixLive has been at the forefront of this trend since
its inception. The Project "Don't Mind Me: Independent Artists For a Better Understanding Of Mental Illness" will be a full-length CD of internationally recognized indie singer/songwriters compiled by Shael Risman, Carey's brother and Program Director at RismixLive - Totally Folked-Up Radio. These generous recording artists from around North America will donate their songs and royalties to the benefit CD, which will feature original compositions, artist bios and links to artist websites as well as links to mental health resources and organizations all over North America. Proceeds from sale of the CD will benefit The Carey Risman Memorial Fund For A Better Understanding Of Mental Illness.
Mental illness is an awful disease. Patients are not only victimized by the symptoms, they must bear the results of the stigma that society still assigns it. It doesnít have to be this way. Educate yourself and others... visit these websites and ask for information. Maybe you can help someone you know, because statistics say you know someone who needs help. The Center
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