The Casey Calvert Day Of Action Is This Saturday December 6, 2007

Posted by Pulin Modi at December 6, 2007 5:15 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 5 ) | TrackBack

Hello friends. I just wanted to remind everyone that this Saturday, December 8th, is the day of action in memory of animal rights activist and musician Casey Calvert. When he wasn't tearing up the stage with Hawthorne Heights, Casey spent a good amount of time helping animals by volunteering at his local animal shelter and working with peta2 on campaigns. We're sad to say goodbye, but we want his spirit to be an inspiration for everyone to stop waiting around and start taking action to help make the world a more positive place.

This Saturday, please spend some time volunteering at your local shelter to help all those animals who could use an extra pat on the head, walk, or scratch behind the ear.

While some people are sadly still buying and breeding animals, it's important to be proactive and really use the passion in our daily lives to do some good. It's essential to educate everyone about the importance of spaying and neutering animals and adopting from shelters.

If you can't make it out to the shelter for some reason, please consider our alternative action of taking the Veg Pledge in Casey's memory. Isn't it empowering to know that we can all leave a legacy of compassion as Casey did with his life?

While looking at all our photos of good times with Casey, we came across these ones. Check out the awesome stencil which Casey helped to spray on shirts at Warped Tour.

We have a handful of these rare stencils left and want you to get one to spread the word about animal rights. So as a reward to those of you who report back to us that you took action in Casey's memory, we'll give people with the best fifteen reports each one of these stencils for free. From there, you can make as many shirts, posters, or other stuff that you want with the "peta2 is for Animal Lovers" stencil. Just make sure you are on the Street Team and submit a report through the form or email StreetTeam@peta2.com with what you did.

Be sure to get your reports to us by December 15, and I'll notify the lucky winners by December 22. We assume you read and agreed to our privacy policy and the following terms and conditions.

Thank you all for the amazing support you've been showing in such tragic times.

-Pulin

R.I.P. Casey Calvert - Our Friend and Friend to Animals November 26, 2007

Posted by Lara Sanders at November 26, 2007 3:46 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 32 ) | TrackBack

As many of you have probably already heard, our good friend Casey Calvert of Hawthorne Heights passed away over the weekend. He will be missed by all...

I have been on many tours with Casey over the last couple of years. Casey was one of the nicest people I have met in all my years on the road. I used to give him a hard time about leaving a venue before he needed to be on stage to go watch 'A Nightmare before Christmas' or some other similar type movie. He was always so nice to everyone he met, and willing to take the time to say hello to his fans. He also cared about animals and was always willing to be a voice for them. I really do not know what to say, but Casey will be deeply missed. My heart goes out to his family and band mates. -Jason Bayless

I met Casey on Warped Tour this past summer. Although he generally steered clear of the spotlight, he was always willing work with peta2 to be a voice for animals. Every encounter I had with Casey, he would always tell me that he was willing to do whatever for the animals, and to let him know about any upcoming projects with peta2. He will truly be missed. -Lara Sanders

If I would have randomly met Casey on the street, I would have had no idea that he was a professional rock star. He was so shy and sweet. I remember one time running into him at the local mall when Hawthorne Heights was in town. He was all by himself, and we asked him what he was up to. He said that he had just finished playing, and he had dashed out right away to make it in time to see the brand new Harry Potter movie- and to this day, I don't think I have ever seen anyone more excited to watch a Harry Potter film. Casey was a sweetheart and will be remembered forever. -Mylie Thompson

Casey was always interested in updates to peta2 campaigns over the years, tried to make it a point to stop by our booth at festivals and tours just to say hello, and was one of the most consistent supporters of all that we do to help animals. He's inspired many Street Teamers to get more active for animals and has helped to educate thousands of music fans about cruelty to animals for campaigns such as the one we have against KFC. -Pulin Modi

I remember Casey coming to our table at Warped Tour signing the petition, asking about the shirts, and looking at the stickers and leaflets. He actually stopped by the table a couple of times during Hawthorne Heights' time on Warped Tour and said hello and what not. Really one of the nicest band members that I have spoken with. -Cody Ammerman

At Bamboozle, I gave Casey a vegan chocolate chip cookie bar made by the lovely people at Trustkill Records. Casey got the biggest grin on his face I've ever seen. It was absolutely adorable! -Nicole Nuss

Casey would email me out of the blue with all these ideas about things that he could do with us to help animals. He was always thinking about new ways that he could get involved to help animals. -Dan Shannon

Casey was one of the sweetest people I've ever worked with at peta2- so down to earth and friendly. He was a true friend of the animals, and will be missed by many. -Violet Owens

Do you have a memory of Casey you'd like to share? Or maybe you'd like to express your condolences to his family and friends? Please do so by commenting below

We'll miss you, Casey.

-Lara

Warped Tour VA Beach Woot! July 25, 2007

Posted by Lara Sanders at July 25, 2007 3:54 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack

Yesterday I went to Warped Tour, and the following events took place:

Went onstage during the Hawthorne Heights' set to take pics of our good friend Casey rockin out.

Nice view, right? I also got to help out at the veggie burrito giveaway/signing at the K-OS booth.



Unfortunately, I did not get a burrito...this was all that was left!



To round out the day, I took a pic with the Nugget in my newly reconstructed tee.



Despite that fact that my nose got sunburned, I still had a great time. I'll be at Warped again for the Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and New York shows, so come out and say hello! Running low on cash? You can still win tix here.

xoxo-Lara