October has been a busy month for singer/pianist Andrew McMahon. The Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin artist has been touring and releasing lots of new material. He just announced a partnership with Stand Up To Cancer by participating in its programming beginning in December 2009. 
The Stand Up To Cancer initiative aims to raise awareness and bring about an understanding that everyone is connected by cancer. The group has raised more than $100 million for cancer research through television events, private and corporate donors, Major League Baseball stadiums, and public donations.
McMahon is also set to release the Dear Jack documentary on Nov. 3, chronicling his personal fight against leukemia. The film is a DVD release, but has screenings in NYC, Chicago and LA. NYC and LA sold out.
In addition to the film, McMahon is releasing an EP titled The Dear Jack EP Nov. 3. It will be available on iTunes and features: “Dear Jack,” “Diane, the Skyscraper,” “There, There Katie,” and “Swim (Music Box).”
A limited-edition “Swim” art book, which includes artwork created by friends and fans of Jack’s Mannequin that became a prominent part of the “Swim” music video will be released on November 3 as well. ”
A portion of the proceeds from these products will go to The Dear Jack Foundation — the non-profit charitable organization dedicated to funding cancer research that McMahon founded in 2006.
Currently, McMahon is on a solo tour in support of Dear Jack.
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