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Release Date; September 9th, 2010
One Less Tear Band to Hit 4 States in Fundraising Cancer Tour FIRST DATE OCTOBER 10th BALTIMORE MARYLAND Arkansas, Illinois, Maryland, and New Jersey to Rock with OLT Release Date; August 27th, 2010
OLT will be hitting the road again as part of their 2010 National Campaign. The tour will kick off Sunday October 10th in Baltimore Maryland following the Baltimore Ravens game.
OLT will be performing for an expected group of over 1000 corporate, sports, and television executives and personalities. The Event will benefit the Daryl Strawberry Foundation, The Mickey Rivers Foundation, and the Navasky Foundation for Life.
The 4 State Tour will be presented by Nike. Other Dates will be listed as soon as they are available.
Chuck Navasky and
WildAssSuits.com
Featured in one of the Nation's Top Music Magazines - MUSIC TRADES Release Date; August 17th
Chuck Navasky already has a long story behind him. The owner of century-old clothing manufacturer Falcone Suits and the rock star-centric line Wild Ass Suits, Chuck has made clothing for Prince, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Weird Al Yankovic, and dozens of others over the past three decades. In his first NAMM show appearance this summer, he’ll market his musicians’ wear, sold up to now on a custom and direct-sales basis, to retailers for the first time.
See a Few New Photo Galleries on our Photo Page or Click Below Chuck and OLT at Jefferson County Relay for Life Chuck and OLT Rock the House at Central PA Speedway in Pennsylvania Chuck and OLT Kick off 2010 At Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh
OLT BANQUET POSTPONED FROM JUNE 12TH DUE TO A TELEVISION CONFLICT WITH FLAVOR FLAV, THE NAVASKY FOUNDATION BANQUET IS BEING RESCHEDULED FOR LATER THIS SUMMER OR FALL "Flavor wanted to be a part of it," said Chuck Navasky. "So instead of us just holding the event without him, he asked that we reschedule it so that he could make the trip. We will be announcing the new date as soon as all who planned to attend can confirm their schedules for us."
Johnny
"The Jet" Rodgers, 1972 Heisman Trophy Winner to Attend Release Date; May 25th, 2010
Johnny Rodgers has been a great supporter of the Navasky Foundation for Life. He attends many of the foundation's national events in states all across the country. Johnny will also be attending the foundation's upcoming events June 6th in Pittsburgh, PA - and June 27th in Columbia, SC.
And Yes - the famous Heisman Trophy will be there as well!
Hollywood Coming to Philipsburg Release Date; May 7th, 2010 The Navasky Foundation for Life announced that former Starsky & Hutch Star Antonio Fargas, better known as “Huggy Bear” and the King of the Clocks, Flavor Flav, will be part of the Foundations Annual Banquet at Conklin’s Antique Barn on Saturday June 12th, 2010. Also in attendance will be several big name sports celebrities who will be announced at a later date. Items from Hollywood, the Rock and Country
World, along with many other great sports Don’t miss this great night of fun and entertainment… all for a great cause. For more information on tickets email Chuck Navasky at chuck@navaskyfoundation.com
Holmes Vs. Navasky in Exhibition Bout
Release Date;
May 1st, 2010 Former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes has agreed to fight Cancer Warrior Chuck Navasky in a 3-Round Exhibition fight – a bout in which all proceeds will go the Navasky Foundation’s Cancer Music Project called “One Less Tear”. The fight will be held at the George Rodgers Foundation Golf Event in Columbia, SC at the “End Zone” Convention Hall in the South Carolina Gamecocks Stadium, Sunday June 27th, 2010. Holmes says that he has a good chance of beating Navasky, but fears conditioning problems could sway the fight in Navasky’s favor. “He’s small, very powerful, and extremely quick. I would hate to fight him if he was 6’4”,” said Holmes.
One Less Tear kicks off Summer 2010 Tour at Hard Rock Café in Pittsburgh Release Date; April 7th, 2010 Chuck Navasky and One Less Tear brought the house down at the Hard Rock Café at Station Square in Pittsburgh. OLT Performed at a Cancer Fundraiser for the Obediah Cole Prostate Cancer Foundation. Also Rockin the House was one of Pittsburgh’s All Time Great Bands – Joe Grushecky and the House Rockers. One Less Tear will be hitting select Hard Rock Cafes across the Eastern Seaboard this Summer performing Cancer Benefits for many different organizations. For more info on performances check our TOUR DATE Link. See the Event Photos HERE Chuck Navasky & Former "Rude Dawg" Band Mate Dan Staples Team up to Perform at Cancer Events and Other Fundraising Events Across PA
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April 1st, 2010 Dan was the front man for Chuck’s famous 90’s Rock Group “Rude Dawg”. Chuck started Rude Dawg in 1989 and the band had a 10 year run that rocked PA and the Tri-State Area during that span. This photo was from the Hard Rock Cafe Show in Pittsburgh on Good Friday of 2010. Acoustic Wiz Donnie “Turk” Schnars (photo right) is also part of the group better known as CDT. Check out the OLT Tour Schedule for more info.
Chuck Navasky and Flavor Flav Team up to help those Suffering from Cancer Release Date; March 22nd, 2010 Chuck Navasky and Flavor Flav will be doing select shows together. Whether it be with Chuck and Flav alone, or with One Less Tear and Public Enemy, the brothers from different mothers want to do as much as they can for those less fortunate.
One Less Tear & the Navasky Foundation for Life Team with Tunes4thetroops.org to Send Over 100,000 CDs to Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan Release Date; Tuesday January 27th, 2009
PHILIPSBURG, PA United States troops in Afghanistan and Iraq have a little inspiration coming their way.
This week, the Navasky Foundation for Life and the cancer-fundraising band known as One Less Tear, packaged up 100,000 of the One Less Tear music project CDs, loaded them onto a truck for shipment to troops fighting overseas as part of a joint effort with the Tunes4thetroops Program.
Tunes4Troops was founded by 16-year-old High School Student Kaylee Radzyminski of Cleveland, TN.
“I saw her story on a national news program one evening, and it sounded like a really great project,” said Chuck Navasky founder of the One Less Tear project and two-time throat cancer survivor.
A POWER TRIO??? Longtime State Representative Camille "Bud" George gets a photo opportunity with PA Govenor Ed Rendell and possible future governor candidate Chuck Navasky.
Chuck was honored as one of Pennsylvania's Top-10 Philanthropic Citizen's for 2008.
Chuck is considering announcing his bid for the state's top dog position when the time is right.
Chuck Teams up with Prince for "21 Nights in London"
One of the most famous Performers of All Time - Prince, recently did a 21 night tour in London and recruited Chuck to handle all the wardrobing for him and his band.
The "21 Nights: book is a pictorial of the 21 Historic Shows at London's 02 Arena, the book also comes with a CD entitled "Indigo Nights". To buy the Book and CD visit the official website here.
Chuck Navasky and Scott Conklin hold their Annual Sports Picnic for Charity
For several years Chuck and Rep. Scott Conklin have teamed up to help the Philipsburg / Mo-Valley Region raise funds for several youth programs through the Navasky Foundation for Life.
This year 1983 Heisman Trophy Winner Mike Rozier and Former NFL Receiving Star Irving Fryar came up to be a part of the day, along with PO High School Football Standout JD Mason, who is now a freshman wide receiver on this year's Penn State Team.
The event raised over $3,000, Chuck and Scott would like to thank all the people who attended and also all those who helped to make it yet another great success.
2nd Annual Navasky Foundation Hi-Way Pizza Bowl is another Huge Success
After last year's great event which featured Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Rodgers from Nebraska, Robin Cole from the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, and former Penn State Standout QB Wally Richardson, the follow-up event was everything it was hyped up to be and more!
Chuck and the Foundation went for the big gig at this year's event which benefited the Alex Wilkinson Fund for Fredreichs Ataxia.
Former Pittsburgh Pirate
Greats John Candelaria and Jackson from the "We are Family" 1979 Championship Winning Team lent their support for the event, along with 4-time Mr. Universe Place Winner Earl Snyder, and Tim Bainey Jr., driver of the famous #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Race Car.
Generation Z (formerly the Young Gunz) opened
up the show with their incredible skills of Classic Rock Music,
Incredible we say.. because this group of 12 Year Old Kids - play
like some of the greatest of all time in the prime of their careers.
After Generation Z got the house ready to rock, Central PA's Best Cover Band "Serious Jones" came on for a blistering set of covers from the last 4 decades that whipped the crowd even more into a frenzy.
Finally 80's Hairband Rocker "Mark Slaughter" took to the stage with Serious Jones and did many of the
great Slaughter tunes from the 80's and
90's including "Up All Night" and "Fly to the Angels" to name a few.
The highlight of the night
was when Chuck joined Mark for a few songs from their album "One
Less Tear."
They tore it up and brought the house down with some Duel Lead Guitar work that thrilled the crowd.
The event raised $6,000 in 5 hours, and the Navasky Foundation along with Jerry Lese of Hi-Way Pizza are already working on "Pizza Bowl 3" slated for June of 2009.
Navasky Foundation Kick Starts the New Library Drive in Philipsburg
Jaye Navasky, co-founder of the Navasky Foundation for Life presents a check for $5,000 to Jim Pollock and Laura Bordas of the Library Fundraising Committee.
One Less Tear Night at Central PA Speedway
The Navasky Foundation for Life and the "One Less Tear" Project have teamed up with the Central PA Speedway, one of the Northeastern United States Premier Dirt Track Racing Facilities for a Partnership that will help raise awareness of the Foundation's efforts among the thousands of Dirt Track Racing Fans who attend the famed 1/2 mile speedway for years to come.
More will be announced on the partnership in the upcoming months, but things will kick off this July 3rd with a spectacular event planned for the track's biggest event of the season. See more at www.thebigtrack.com.
Navasky Foundation Brings the History of the YMCA to Print
For years Chuck has told Keno Beezer, the man behind the Moshannon Valley YMCA to write a book on the history of this great institution... and finally with 35 years of work behind them - Keno and Laura Bordas put it together and along with Chuck they were able to turn it into a reality.
The Navasky Foundation funded the costs of producing the book and the YMCA is using this great story as a nice fundraiser to help keep the "House that Beezer Built" continue in helping 1000's of kids and adults in the Moshannon Valley Area year after year... for many more years to come!
Upcoming OLT / Navasky Foundation Events June 21st, 2008
JUNE 21ST - 2ND ANNUAL HI-WAY PIZZA BOWL 3pm-9pm at Hi-Way Pizza in Philipsburg FEATURING SEVERAL BIG NAME CELEBS FROM THE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WORLD INCLUDING ROCK STAR MARK SLAUGHTER, TIM BAINEY JR. & THE AARON'S RACING TEAM, LIVE MUSIC FROM "GENERATION Z" AND "SERIOUS JONES"
Generation Z hits the Road with .38 Special April 23rd, 2008 The Pre-Teen Super Group GENERATION Z (formerly known as the Young Gunz) will play over 30 shows this summer, but none more important than the July 6th Show in which they open for the Legendary .38 Special.
The show will be held at the Treasure Lake Lodge / Ampitheatre in Dubois, PA. The show will highlight the classic rock talents of these up and coming youngsters along with the dozens of hits from one of America's Greatest Southern Rock Bands!
.38 Special has sold over 16 Million Records in the last 3 decades and continue to rock across the USA.
Two other bands will perform before GENERATION Z and .38 Special... to guarantee you will be "rockin into the night."
Tickets are $42.50 and there are only 2000 seats available. To order your tickets (CLICK HERE - cnavasky@comcast.net) or call 814.342.1160 ext 329. All Major Credit Cards are accepted and portions of the proceeds from this great event will benefit the Navasky Foundation For Life a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization.
Visit www.gzrocks.com for more info on Generation Z.
One Less Tear Matches Pennies for Patients Donation It was a great day at the North Lincoln Hill Elementary School as the Kids came together in an effort to raise money for other children their age suffering from cancer. Navasky Foundation Co-Founders Chuck & Jaye Navasky were on hand, along with OLT Spokesperson Jim Pollock to present a check that will double the total amount raised during this drive. Also on hand were special guests Tim Bainey Jr. driver of the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Race Car and Aaron's "Dream Girl" Nikki Grace to talk with the kids on behalf of the Navasky Foundation, thank them for their great work, and tell them a little about their 2008 Nationwide Racing Tour.
Lots of New Photos in the Photo Section
Chuck Navasky to be Guest on CornerStone TeleVision's "Nickols Worth" Show with Dr. Mitchel Nickols January 10th, 2008 Chuck Navasky, co-founder of the Navasky Foundation for life will be the featured guest on an upcoming episode of "Nickols Worth", one of the more popular shows on the CornerStone TeleVision Channel.
The show will air Sunday February 17th at 3:00 pm, and re-air Thursday February 21st at 3:00 pm, as well as Saturday February 23rd at 3:00 pm. For more show info visit CornerStone TeleVision Here!
The One Less Tear Group Performs the National Anthem at Navasky Foundation for Life Appreciation Night December 31st, 2007
OLT Brothers, the Van Zants Release New CD October 24, 2007 Chuck and
the One Less Tear Fa
The brothers played a big part in making the One Less Tear Project a reality.
Click Here to purchase your copy of this Great New CD!
Chuck & Jaye Navasky Receives Governor's Award at OLT Event September 30, 2007 Chuck and his wife
Jaye received one of the Highest Honors that a
Chuck and Jaye will be spending a day with the Governor sometime in the next few weeks to work on a statewide plan that will expand the outreach of the Navasky Foundation for Life.
OLT Remembers our fallen Brother
September 10, 2007
Young Gunz Perform Last Concert of 2007 Magnum Summer Tour on behalf of OLT at Walker Gardens
September 2007 The sensational group of 11 year old kids, known as the Young Gunz and led by Chuck's son - guitar whiz Cole Navasky, performed this past weekend on behalf of the One Less Tear Project as they closed their 2007 Magnum Summer Tour.
The Navasky Foundation for Life Holds Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit the One Less Tear Project
June 10,
2007 OLT held it's annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at Standing Stone Country Club in Huntingdon, PA this past week.
Many Celebrities attended including Heisman Trophy Winner Andre Ware, Basketball Great Darryl Dawkins, and Baseball Legend Ken Griffey - just to name a few.
Click Here to see all the photos from this Great Event!
First Annual OLT "Pizza Bowl" a Great Success May 19, 2007 Tim
Bainey Jr, driver of the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Race Car, Heisman
Trophy
The Navasky Foundation Opens the One Less Tear Radiation Oncology Department May 1, 2007 This past year the Navasky Foundation and One Less Tear raised an enormous amount of money that was donated to the Altoona Radiation Oncology Department.
The funds renovated the entire department and helped to purchase state of the art computer imaging that allows doctors to communicate with each other all over the world in an effort to find the best treatments possible for each patient.
Left to right - Wally Crawford, Jamie Diehl, Cole Navasky, John Guthridge, Carly Navasky, Jaye Navasky, Chuck Navasky, Dr. Jack Shocker - Radiation Oncology Director
One Less Tear Gives away its 110,000th CD
March 1, 2007 The Navasky Foundation for Life hit a milestone on March 1st, 2007, as we gave away our 110,000th CD to a cancer patient. The "One Less Tear" Cancer CD has been given as a gift to cancer patients and their families throughout the world. The Foundation was able to find different avenues of getting the CD into the hands of those who need it most by the great help of the "One Less Tear" Band, Donnie Van Zant & .38 Special, Kevin Sharp, Paul Rodgers, Jim Peterik, Ebay, ACS Cancer Relays, hospital visits and special cancer events across the nation. Kevin Sharp, .38 Special, Paul Rodgers, Jim Peterik and the One Less Tear Band also gave away CDs to every person in attendance at many of their concerts since 2003. Chuck Navasky and The Navasky Foundation for Life is grateful and proud of all who helped get the "One Less Tear" CD in the hands of those who suffer from this other form of terrorism. This achievement has never been matched. Not even The Beatles, The Stones and Elvis combined have accomplished this! |
Navasky Foundation Celebrity Banquet
memorabilia collectables will be up for Auction that night as well…
all in an effort to help raise money for the Foundations Continuing
Youth Projects and Cancer Funding Endeavors. 
Grant 
Pennsylvania resident can receive this past week, as State
Representative, Scott Conklin, from the 77th District presented them with the
Governor's Award for their philanthropic endeavors through their Navasky Foundation for Life, which has helped thousands of adults
and youth not only in Pennsylvania, but nationwide.
