Rory Root 1957 - 2008

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) has graciously extended an offer to handle the donations processes for the memorial celebrations that will take place on June 21st. This generous act will allow the staff at Comic Relief and the Root family to focus on planning the events. All donations made will not only be greatly appreciate, but will now also be tax deductible.

Donations that have not yet already been mailed to the store can now be mailed to:

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
271 Madison AV STE 1400
New York, NY 10016

The CBLDF is also accepting on-line donations at:
http://www.cbldf.org/

Be sure that you make note that you wish to donate to:
The Rory Root Memorial Fund

All donations received at the store will also be re-directed into the CBLDF account.

The Comic Relief staff would like to thank the CBLDF as well as the numerous websites, groups, and individuals who immediately offered support with donations.

-Todd C. Martinez
Comic Relief Store Manager

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The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund was founded in 1986 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of First Amendment rights for members of the comics community.

For additional information, donations, and other inquiries call 800-99-CBLDFor e-mail the CBLDF staff.

271 Madison Avenue, Suite 1400
New York, NY 10016
212.679.7151
212-679-0631 fax
e-mail (info at cbldf dot org)

The CBLDF complies with all federal, state and local laws regarding discrimination and/or harassment and any concerns should be directed to Chris Staros, President.

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I will be managing a list of food items people are going to be brining to the Root family picnic pot-luck taking place on June 21st 11am-4pm at Joaquin Miller Park in the Oakland Hills. The list will be compiled below this post . We would like to have various items brought by individuals/groups attending (so we don’t end up with 30 people bringing chicken plates and the like). Keep an eye on this post for updates as the dishes are posted.

Non-food-items (Plates, napkins, utensils, etc…) are also welcome, and I will be posting a list in this space as well.

Also, there is a special request to anyone works at a bakery (or knows someone who does) and would be able to bring a large amount of kitten (cat) shaped cookies- nothing fancy, just basic cookies would be great.

Email rrmemorial@gmail.com with food & non-food items, and if you are not able to attend the picnic but would still like to donate an item email me to arrange drop off at the store.

Thank you!

-Jonathan La Mantia

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Please come join Rory’s family and friends on a wonderful day of shared stories and great memories. If each person or family would please bring a food dish to feed 4 to 8 people, that should work. There will be grills available to barbecue. Please bring your own drinks. Seating is limited-so bring your own blankets and chairs. Dress casual, perhaps in a favorite graphic t-shirt; wear a hat in Rory’s honor; remember to bring the sunscreen; and lets all have a wonderful afternoon.

Thank you,
-Karen Root

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