I am continually impressed by the variety and passion of the people that make up our organization.
And make no mistake, it is OUR organization. Ours…all of us.

Without a volunteer to dig the power cord out of a box and then someone to string out the power cord, the craftsman with the saw can’t make the cut needed to build the box that the artist will paint to look like a Giant Jack-N-The-Box!
Every single person is needed to make this event a success. Whether they are there for 1 hour or 100 hours, we need every one of you and more.

I stopped a new volunteer as she was leaving this past weekend and I asked her what she thought about her day at SCARE.
She said; “It was a lot of work but I was surprised at how much fun I had.”

That is what we need to hear…
Would you believe that lugging eight foot 2×4’s around in 100 degree heat could be fun????
We make it fun. YOU make it fun. That’s how it works my friends and I’m grateful to be a part of it.

As we move forward over the next few weeks I want it to be foremost in your mind that we are in a marathon, not a sprint.
We need to pace ourselves not just with the heat but with the work load.
Susan Pratt, PJ Fiero, Matt Pinsonneault and many many others are great resources during a BUILD day at the Bunker to go to for help.
Edwin as always is at the LAB.
Michelle and Crystal are ramping up for Costuming
Robin and her team have the jump on Make-up (and Fundraising!!!)
Norma is tackling Marketing (and Fundraising!!!)
Christyn is handling Merchandise.
And many others each have their role.

The good thing and the hard thing about SCARE is that each of us wears many hats. So you may find Matt filling up a water jug even though he’s the BUILD manager, PJ may come by the house to help with the script, Susan may help Debra in the Box and Norma may be emptying a trash can.
We all need to fill in where and when we can so no one has too much of the load.

We’ve changed how we are scheduling BUILD Work-Days;

Friday Evening As announced
Sat Morning 9am-2pm (lunch at 1:30pm)
Sat Evening 6pm-10pm (or later)
Sun Morning 9am-2pm (lunch at 1:30)
Sun Evening As announced

As we move closer to Dress Rehearsal we will most likely nail down a regular Friday & Sunday evening shift but for now I think we are looking pretty damn good.
So find a time to come out and contribute, bring a friend.
Have fun, work hard and help us succeed!!

Most of all, THANK YOU!

-jarrett

Ps. Just an FYI, 2 separate production companies (A&E;/Discovery type shows) have contacted us about doing haunted attraction documentaries. Each company has commented on how they have searched the nation for the most interesting and unique haunted experiences and they said; “Nothing comes close to what you are doing at SCARE for a CURE.” The spotlight is about to get awfully bright my friends.

12 weeks till SCARE for a CURE presents: “Carnival of Lost Souls”.

Run entirely by volunteers, SCARE for a CURE has become one of the most popular attractions in Austin, Texas during the Halloween season. But don’t be fooled by the name, while SCARE is definitely passionate about the creation of its unique Haunt experiences, the emphasis is really on the word CARE. Each year well over three hundred volunteers come together with a passion to share their talent to make a difference for a cause that can better the community. Last year SCARE donated $20,000 to the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas, and proceeds from our 2011 interactive haunted adventure will again benefit the BCRC.

On Sunday July 24th, we’ll have our Annual Kick-off Party and Auditions. Come check out how you can help and volunteer. Some of the volunteer opportunities SCARE has to offer include set building, set décor/design, make-up techniques, acting, technical production, and fundraising among many other things. Come play with us while raising money for a good cause, you won’t regret it!!

LOCATION:
Galaxy Dance Studios
1700 S. Lamar
Austin, TX
http://www.galaxydances.com/map_to_galaxy_dance_studios_in_austin.html

TIME:
3:00pm – 5:00pm Kick-Off Party
4:30pm – 7:00pm Auditions

SCARE for a CURE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising money for local cancer related charities

SCARE for a CURE, Austin’s largest haunt for charity, has donated $20,000 to the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas (BCRC). The check was presented to the BCRC at SCARE for a CURE’s annual holiday event and wrap party on Sunday, December 12. The donation follows SCARE’s most successful haunt to date.

Says SCARE for a CURE Director Jarrett Crippen, “Each year we start with a goal for what we want to raise for the BCRC. Then we just dive in and create the best haunt experience we can and hope people love it as much as we do. SCARE is so grateful not only to people from Austin and around Texas, but to people from other states and even other countries who have come out to support SCARE and make our goal of donating $20,000 to the BCRC a reality. We are already making plans for next year and hope to make an even bigger donation to Central Texas charities.”

SCARE for a CURE started five years ago in the back yard of founders Jarrett and Norma Crippen. Each year the organization has increased its charitable giving by $5,000, with this year’s donation to the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas SCARE’s largest gift ever. Run entirely by volunteers, SCARE for a CURE is a grassroots organization that has seen substantial growth each year of its operation. The haunt now runs on a large section of acreage near beautiful Lake Austin on property owned by Austin gaming legend Richard Garriott.

Hey SCARE fans! If you experienced SCARE for a CURE 2010, H1Z1: Zombie Wasteland, post your thoughts here!

Tell us your stories of fear, fun and funky-goo-covered adventure!

We hope you had a fantastic time and we appreciate your support of a great cause – The Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas!

Through a special partnership with SCARE for a CURE, Hipnautica Dark World Electronik will present three very exciting events beginning October 16.

Saturday, October 16
UNTERVELT: SCARE for a CURE Launch Party

Prague Night Club, 422 Congress Ave. (5th & Congress), 9 p.m. – 4 a.m.

THE H1Z1 ZOMBIE WASTELAND COSTUME & SCREAMING CONTEST

Save yourselves! The Zombie Apocalypse takes over Prague on Saturday October 16th and transforms this subterranean dance club into a true UNDERWORLD experience, featuring a torture chamber for those brave enough, outstanding thematic visual projections, a special thematic performance by HIPNAUTICA with special guests ART versus INDUSTRY and DJ NEPHANDIUS with Adam Warped and Zack Highwire after hours. Get dressed up early for Halloween and be a part of this torturous dance party in honor of SCARE for a CURE!

There will be costume prizes in three categories: Most Sexy Zombie, Most Interesting and Most Disgusting. Arrive in a Zombie Costume for the SCREAM CONTEST between 9 and 9:30 p.m. and get in FREE! Ask about Hipnautica Martinis and other nightmarish drink specials all night.

Halloween Weekend Headline Performances

On Halloween weekend, guests at SCARE for a CURE’s H1Z1: Zombie Wasteland event will be treated to special headline performances by Hipnautica and friends on site at the haunt!

Saturday, October 30
HIPNAUTICA with Interstellar Transmissions

Sunday, October 31
HIPNAUTICA with Lucid Dementia

For more information about the Halloween weekend performances, contact sky@hipnautica.org.

Join us for a special screening at the Alamo South Lamar on October 12 to benefit SCARE for a CURE!

At the tender young age of 12 years, Emily Hagins created her first film, PATHOGEN. A waterborne bacteria begins turning the residents of Austin into the living dead, and a group of friends must work together to save themselves and their town. Hagins’ story became a sensation and the making of PATHOGEN was documented in a feature film, ZOMBIE GIRL.

Now for the first time you can join Emily Hagins along with lead actor Tony Vespe and other cast and crew members in a live commentary about PATHOGEN. Emily was the youngest recipient of the Texas Filmmakers Production Fund, and has since written and directed other horror films including THE RETELLING and PARTY KILLER. At this rate, Hagins should exceed the filmic output of Stephen Soderbergh by the time she’s old enough to drink.

Buy your tickets here.

Artist Rebecca Hicks has created an original zombie-themed painting which is offered on eBay, with all proceeds from the sale going to SCARE for a CURE. The painting is acrylic on 9×12″ flat canvas. If you make the winning bid, every cent you bid will go to SCARE. Rebecca will even ship it to you for free. Please spread the word about this auction!

SCARE for a CURE is grateful to Rebecca Hicks for her generous donation.

Hey guys, SCARE is at a critical stage in its building phase and we need your help! Here’s a note from Makeup Manager Robin McShaffry calling for all hands on deck!

Hello everyone,

Cheers,
Robin