Brooke A. Bassler
Brooke A. Bassler, 20, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away March 27, 2008. She was born May 28, 1987 in Mesa, and was a graduate of Westwood High School and a student at MCC. She worked in the entertainment industry as a collector. Brooke is survived by her parents, Kim Bingham (Steve), and Grant (Fonda) Bassler; brothers, Cole and Taylor; Papas' Bob, George and Larry, Nana Cheri, Aunt Paige (Tim), and cousins Leandra and Daniel. She had many passions in life, but the most fun was had with her friends ~143~. Visitation is Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 6-8:00 p.m. and Funeral Services are Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., both at Bunker's University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa. Graveside Prayer and Interment immediately following at the City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St., Mesa. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made in Memory of Brooke to further research of TTP. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com Published in the East Valley Tribune on 4/1/2008.

STYX /THE AFTERS BENEFIT SHOW at LC PAVILION
- THE AFTERS hit the stage with pop rock sound from their Sony release I Wish We Could All Win with songs such at " The Way You Are", the up tempo "Someday" and their hit "Beautiful Love" that was the theme song for the MTV Series '"8th and Ocean" and was featured on the movie soundtrack for "Just My Luck". Josh Havens lead vocals were strong along with the band's overall stage presence that captured the crowd at Lifestyles Communities Pavilion with their uplifting rock sound.

STYX took the stage with exciting renditions of many hit songs including "Renegade", "The Grand Illusion", "Blue Collar Man" to "Fooling Yourself". Lead vocalist, Lawrence Govan's voice was crisp and his lively stage performance were highlighted on many of the songs throughout the evening. James Young and Tommy Shaw showed how the band has endured throughout the years with their exciting 'live" show that included "Crystal Ball" , "Madamemoiselle " and "Man In the Wilderness".

The foundation would like to thank the following: Sean King of King Capital, Lynne at Big Dog Motorcycles, Sarah at Holiday Inn Suites(Airport), Fifth Third Bank, Weisenbach Specialty, Nicole's Cafe, Mark at Skyline Exhibits, Safe Auto, and Kyle at GoodFriend Solutions for all of their sponsorship support.

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Another very tragic event has happened on Dec. 8th 2005 Brittany's half-sister, Stephanie, has been diagnosed with TTP and is now in ICU at Vanderbilt University in Nashville TN battling this terrible disease. Dr. Spero Cataland has had communication with the doctor has Stephanie under his care.

The foundation is aggressively moving forward with upcoming events to help to raise funds that will be directed to the Dr. Cataland's further research on breakthroughs fighting this disease.

11/11/2005