New York, NY. December 2, 2003 โ€" Matthew Zachary has inspired thousands of people worldwide with his music, performances, and with his triumphant battle with brain cancer. Now Matthew will reach even more listeners, with an appearance on the acclaimed and nationally syndicated radio show โ€œThe Group Roomโ€ (http://www.vitaloptions.org/grouproom.html) on Sunday, December 21, 2003 (from 4 to 6 p.m.).
A performer, composer, and cancer survivor who is also a popular and passionate speaker, Matthew Zachary's story has inspired thousands. Now, in his appearance on The Group Room's inspiring and award-winning weekly syndicated cancer talk show (aired on over 50 stations nationwide as well as XM Satellite and the world wide web), Matthew will discuss his popular Jazz/New Age albums of piano compositions, his own courageous battle with cancer, and his goals in improving patient care, empowerment, and patient-doctor communication. His message is simple: To live life to the fullest, no matter what we face โ€" to be authentic.
At 29 years of age, Zachary has already beaten the odds, surviving the rare pediatric brain cancer which nearly ended his burgeoning career as a concert pianist, as well as overcoming the physical hurdles posed by both illness and recovery. Eight years later, he has retrained himself to play the piano and has taken his place both at the forefront of the independent Jazz/New Age music scene, and also speaks to audiences nationwide on an ongoing basis as a passionate and articulate spokesperson for cancer survivorship.
Those songs became part of Matthew's two hit albums, "Scribblings" and "Every Step of the Way." With tens of thousands of copies distributed to date, Matthew's music has continued to grow in prominence on the Jazz/New Age scene. His beautiful, melodic, and relaxing piano compositions have entertained and inspired fans all over the world, reaching new listeners every day.
About The Group Room (Vital Options)
The Group Room radio show is a weekly syndicated cancer talk show from Vital Options which airs on more than 50 stations nationwide, and is also simulcast on the world wide web and over 100 stations via XM Satellite. This innovative cancer talk radio program dissolves the barriers of time and distance โ€" allowing people from throughout the world to meet, talk, exchange information, support one another and speak in a unified voice about the cancer experience. The Group Room airs on Sundays from 4-6 p.m. EST, 3-5 p.m. Central, or 1-3 p.m. Pacific. Please visit http://www.vitaloptions.org/grouproom.html to check for The Group Room Radio Station broadcasting in your local area.
For more information on Vital Options or The Group Room, please contact Michelle E. Rand, MPH, at (818) 788-5225 or mrand@vitaloptions.org.
About Matthew Zachary
A rising star in the Jazz/New Age and Adult Contemporary genres, Matthew has released two popular albums and continues to meet with unprecedented success as an independent recording artist. A passionate and dedicated public speaker on patients' rights and cancer recovery, Matthew has quickly become one of the country's most popular and inspirational guests and entertainers, traveling the country and working to inspire hope in others battling catastrophic illness. His unique combination of music and message means that Matthew's appearances are consistently memorable, highly original and always compelling.
With endorsement and accreditation from The American Cancer Society, The National Cancer Institute, The American Society of Clinical Oncology, The Oncology Nursing Society, The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, OncoLink and Cancer & You magazine, over 80,000 copies of Matthew's albums have been distributed since 2002.
Matthew Zachary recently achieved a milestone in his career with distribution and presence of his music at over 1000 Hospitals, Hospices, Wellness Clinics and Cancer Treatment Centers in the United States and Canada! His acclaimed solo album Scribblings is used as both therapy and as an emotional support tool by caregivers at these institutions to help bring comfort and hope to patients both young and old, as well as their families. He is also clinically-endorsed by leading physicians, surgeons, health organizations and music therapists, including such distinguished experts as bestselling author Dr. Bernie Siegel (Love, Medicine & Miracles) and many others. His audiences have ranged from the general public to the corporate boardroom, as well as physicians, oncologists, nurses, therapists, practitioners, hospital administrators, pharmaceutical marketing and sales divisions, and pediatric and adult cancer patients and their families.
In addition to The American Cancer Society, Bristol-Myers Squibb and The National Cancer Institute, Matthew's corporate clients and sponsors also include Apple Computer, Lucent Technologies, Merck, Schering-Plough, Novartis, Pharmacia, Roche, The Mayo Clinic, The American Society of Clinical Oncology, The Oncology Nursing Society, The Mayo Clinic, and many more. His albums, conveniently priced at just $10 each, are available for easy and secure preview and purchase online, exclusively at www.MatthewZachary.com.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear a real-life inspiration to millions! For further information, or for review copies of Every Step of the Way or Scribblings, please call publicist Angela Mitchell at (954) 983-5877 or e-mail Paramitch@aol.com. To speak with Matthew Zachary directly, please call (917) 696-5656 or e-mail MZ@MatthewZachary.com.