All-Star Signed Minarik Fireburst Goddess Guitar on eBay to Benefit NEDA

Press release
Source: Rhonda Boudreaux

Beginning Sunday, February 25 through Wednesday, March 7, 2007 music fans will get a chance to own a part of music history.  To acknowledge National Eating Disorders Week (February 25 – March 3) actress, singer/songwriter Scarlett Pomers will auction a Minarik Fireburst Goddess guitar signed by NEDA Ambassador Scarlett Pomers, rock icons and living legends Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette and Terri Nunn of Berlin, country music stars Reba McEntire & Sara Evans, heavy metal icons Rob Zombie & Motorhead, alternative rock bands Lit, Hoobastank & Queens of the Stone Age, drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, The Vandals), world renowned guitarist Steve Vai, and Goth-rock band from Milan, Italy Lacuna Coil. 100 % of the auction’s proceeds will benefit The National Eating Disorders Association.

Auction went live on ebay at 3:00 PM PST on Sunday, February 25 and closes at 3:00 PM PST on Wednesday, March 7.  Go to www.rocksquad.net/rockauction.htm to view the guitar and for details on bidding.

The multi-talented Reba star has a deep understanding that eating disorders are a serious problem. In 2005, she made the courageous decision to speak publicly about receiving treatment for anorexia. Pomers established Arch-Angels, a dedicated fund within the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), and became an ambassador for NEDA to support the ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funds for education, advocacy, and research. The National Eating Disorders Association is an organization that is committed to educating the public about the serious nature and growing prevalence of eating disorders.

At just 18, Pomers is a veteran of television with credits that include guest roles on Judging Amy, Providence, Touched By An Angel and three seasons on Star Trek: Voyager. She recently wrapped up shooting her sixth season as Reba McEntire’s youngest daughter Kyra on the CW’s sitcom Reba. Her film career started at age 5 when she landed her first feature role as Suzi Barret in The Babysitters Club. More films followed with roles in Happy Texas, Mighty Joe Young, Slappy and the Stinkers, Geppetto and the Julia Roberts hit Erin Brockovich.  She spent six weeks in Australia playing Mischa Barton’s sister in the Disney Channel movie A Ring of Endless Light. She has also appeared in over fifty commercials. For her acting performances Pomers has received five Young Artist Awards, including Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in Star Trek: Voyager.

You can see Pomers as Kyra Hart on the hit show Reba Sunday nights on the new CW network and in syndication daily on the Lifetime Network.

Pomers recently released, from their EP Project Chains, “The Chain” (a remake of Fleetwood Mac’s mega hit) along with alt rocker JAK PARIS, that bulleted to # 3 on ACQB (Hot AC radio). Proceeds of “The Chain” will benefit NEDA. www.projectchains.com & www.jakparis.com.

The multi-talented singer/songwriter has been busy the last few years with her successful acting career and now enjoys working on her budding music career. She is currently working on a full-length album and recently her song "Sweet Lunacy" was heard on MTV’s hit show Laguna Beach. 

For more information on Scarlett Pomers: www.scarlettpomers.com or www.myspace.com/scarlettpomers.

We would like to thank Bill Minarik of Minarik guitars for his generosity and donating the Fireburst Goddess. Please visit www.minarikguitars.com.

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