DBZ Guitars donated a custom built guitar auctioned off for the RONNIE JAMES DIO (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF) Stand Up And Shout cancer fund held this past August. The fund raiser was hosted by the Las Vegas based Aces and Ales Pub, owned by Alice Cooper guitarist, Keri Kelli. The DBZ guitar received the largest purse of the event with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the fund. Born July 10, 1942, Dio past away from stomach cancer on May 16, 2010.

The custom-built Dean B. Zelinsky guitar features a one of a kind, engraved body with a portrait of Ronnie James Dio, the Dio logo, ornate leaf work and is inscribed with “In Loving Memory of Ronnie James Dio.” The guitar itself is made up of a mahogany body, maple top, mahogany neck, ebonized fingerboard board, nickel plated hardware and a Floyd Rose bridge.

All of the proceeds from the event benefit the Ronnie James Dio “Stand Up and Shout” cancer fund. The monies go to cancer research, screenings and programs. In addition, funds also go to helping families that have loved ones suffering from the disease. Along with the DBZ Guitar, other items for auction were donated by Fender Musical Instruments, KISS, PETER FRAMPTON, ALICE COOPER, and Sierra Nevada.

To learn more about DBZ Guitars, visit them online at Dbzguitars.com

The Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund was formed to bring awareness and education about cancer with the understanding that cancer screening and prevention is of vital importance in avoiding this deadly disease. The philosophy stems from the notion that knowledge equals power. The fund s committed to providing free cancer screening programs and testing to all people regardless of their ability to pay. The goal is to reduce the risk of developing life threatening cancers by offering access to preventative medical services. To learn more about the fund or to make a donation, visit Ronniejamesdio.com.