The Brandon Schantz Foundation

We just wanted to let you know that the Brandon Schantz Memorial Endowment has been officially approved by The University of Texas System to honor Brandon in perpetuity.

Current gifts to the endowment exceed $36,000! Huge thanks to everyone who supported and donated!

Donate here: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/nlogon/vip/ogp.WBX?menu=COBS

It's been a year since we lost Brandon. One thing that brings a smile to my face on a day like this is knowing that all of us are spending the day reflecting on the ways that Brandon has and will continue to inspire us all to become better people.

We're all in this together...

We miss you B.

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Brandon was featured heavily on last night's new episode of The Real World Hollywood. Click here to read comments from the show's viewers.

Check out pix from the Benefit Concert here!

UT alumnus Brandon Schantz ('02) passed away on December 6, 2007 surrounded by the love of family and friends.Brandon's personality graced everyone he met from his childhood through his successful career as a producer in Los Angeles.Brandon attended San Ramon Valley High in San Francisco's East Bay where he was elected Senior Class President. He continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the College of Communication.

After graduating, he relocated to Cheyenne, Wyoming and KGWN/Channel 5 (CBS) to become the youngest local station sports director in CBS history. Brandon's dreams and aspirations led him to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a television host.With his one-of-a-kind brilliance and creative determination, Brandon Schantz Productions was a successful reality within a year.

Brandon was a source of wisdom and laughter to all around him.Brandon is survived by his parents Sean and Kim, siblings Ryan and Kaylee, his grandparents Loren & Maureen Broad, Jim Schantz and Jan Brown, fiancée Christin Anderson as well a multitude of other family and friends.

This fund raising campaign has been organized to establish an endowment in Brandon's honor at The University of Texas College of Communication. The endowment will fund annual summer internships for students seeking careers in broadcast journalism.

Brandon Schantz information:
http://brandonschantz.squarespace.com/

To make a contribution to the Brandon Schantz Memorial Endowment Fund Drive:

Online – Visit our secure online donor portal

Or, download the contribution form (PDF) and mail to:

Director of Development
College of Communication
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station, A0900
Austin, TX 78712

The Tripwire loves Brandon as much as we do... 

ROONEY, BRETT DENNEN, LISA DONNELLY TO ROCK THE ROXY IN LA FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

Music Madness on Thursday 3/6 in honor of the late Brandon Schantz

Eighties-flavored rockers Rooney,singer/songwriter Brett Dennen & Lisa Donnelly will perform at the Roxy Theatre on March 6 to establish an endowment at the University of Texas at Austin. The show is open to the public, tickets via Ticketmaster or Roxy box-office are $26.50, with all proceeds going towards the Brandon Schantz Memorial Endowment in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin.

Brandon Schantz a talented television producer, sportscaster and founder of Brandon Schantz Productions recently succumbed to a rare form of lymphatic cancer at age 27. In his honor, Brandon¹s friends, family and colleagues have organized a music-driven party at LA¹s legendary Roxy Theatre that promises to be every bit as joyous, zany and celebratory as Brandon himself was known to be.

The University of Texas at Austin was Schantz¹s alma mater where he studied broadcast journalism. Post graduation, Schantz¹s burgeoning career brought him to Los Angeles. The friendships he formed, both in Texas and in Los Angeles, remain steadfast.

"Brandon was an incredible person and a talented producer. His energy and enthusiasm were contagious,² said concert organizers Kevin Dobski and Jonathan Eshak. ³He had a passion for live music and loved bringing people together, so the concert will be a perfect way for us to honor Brandon."

BRANDON SCHANTZ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxTj87Ftd4k&mode=related&search=

ADDITIONAL DONATIONS to the Brandon Schantz Memorial Endowment can be made at: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/nlogon/vip/ogp.WBX?menu=COBS

SHOW INFORMATION:
Thursday, March 6
7:00pm
The Roxy Theatre www.theroxyonsunset.com
Tix are $26.50 online at Ticketmaster or via Roxy box office
(310-278-9457)
*The concert is a Roxy Theatre, Brandon Schantz Productions, Sound
Management & Mick Management production.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kevin Dobski
Sound Management
(310) 453-5379 / (310) 691-6909
kevin@soundmgt.com

This should put a smile on everyone's face... 

Below are the finalized details on the foundation event at the Roxy on March 6.  See you there!

The Life & Legacy of Brandon Schantz
A Very Special Evening…Live @ The Roxy Theatre

A Night of Music & Laughter To Honor & Celebrate
The Life & Legacy of Brandon Schantz
Date: Thursday, March 6^th
Time: doors open @ 7:00 pm
Show Begins @ 7:30 pm
Location: THE ROXY THEATRE
On the Sunset Strip in Hollywood

LINEUP INCLUDES:
Rooney
Brett Dennen
Lisa Donnelly
+ Stand Up Comedy
& Surprise Special Guests!

All Proceeds Will Benefit Both:
The Brandon Schantz Memorial Endowment in the School of Journalism @ University of Texas
The Brandon Schantz Charitable Foundation

TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS:
Online- THE ROXY
http://theroxyonsunset.com/?m=20080306

TICKETMASTER
www.ticketmaster.com

OR

To Purchase Tickets Over The Phone, Please Call The Roxy Box Office Directly:
(310) 278-9457

Things are set for the March 6 concert to honor the life of Brandon.  Come and hang out with us to celebrate B's life and legacy and enjoy the sweet sounds of Rooney, Brett Dennen, Lisa Donnelly, and others! 

Tickets are on sale at www.theroxyonsunset.com.