To our dearest fans, supporters, friends and family,
Since coming together as artists in 2007, we’ve always done our best to keep true to our three principles: Encouragement, Education and Enlightenment. Today, as we celebrate the launch of our brand, NNT Entertainment, we are requesting your help in our commitment to the second of these principles, Education.
thePOET, also known as Avelino Pitts, started his University education in 2004 at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he held a 3.59 GPA and was recognized on the Dean’s List for 5 semesters. Avelino was forced to take an indefinite leave of absence in 2009, due to financial complications outside of his control.
After reaching financially independent status in 2010 and determined to shed the financial woes of the past, he made the decision to finish his degree in California where he has since established residency.
I congratulate Avelino for being relentless in his pursuit of higher education despite the setbacks he has faced. He has since been admitted to the University of California, Irvine where he is set to begin studies in the Fall of 2011 as a Film and Media Studies Major.
Uncannily passionate about film since childhood, Avelino has always been especially fond of the motion picture’s ability to move people emotionally. “Cinema [is] such a beautiful medium … If everything is in its place, working perfectly, then watching [a movie] can be one of the most influential experiences an individual can have. My goal is to create a space where a person is influenced emotionally, politically, socially and culturally.”
Avelino’s pursuit of higher education is just a stepping stone to creating this beautiful space. With your support, we can bring it into reality.
Here’s how:
Ambitious though it may seem, we are going to raise $8,000 over the next month to ensure that Avelino may continue his education. This amount of money is needed in order to release the hold that was placed on his financial aid 2 years ago. After this amount is paid off, he will be able to fund the rest of his education through personal funds and federal aid.
But here is where it gets fun!
We feel that as artists we have an obligation to give back to the community that supports us. So for each donation we will provide a gift in the form of music and video giveaways, album credits and even a personal concert where we’ll debut all of our newest music live! This fundraiser is only the beginning of what will become a lasting scholarship, which will support academically excelling students entering colleges and universities who have been admitted into programs in the Arts.
Sounds great, right?
Donations are easy to make online through PayPal (no account necessary), and the gifts you receive for each donation level are listed below.
Thank you for your time, donations and most importantly, your continued support. It is through you that we will be able to realize our dreams.
Sincerely,
Sun E Boi on behalf of NNT Entertainment
$10 Donation - Thank You CD with exclusive, unreleased tracks!
$15 Donation - Thank You CD + Album Credits
$20 Donation – Thank You DVD with Music Videos and Performances + Album Credits
$30 Donation - Thank You DVD + CD + Album Credits + Video Credits
$175 Donation – Personalized Neo-Nephilim Theory Concert! (Southern CA donors, only)
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