Emma And The GobbletyGoos
-- Cast Members From "Days of Our Lives" and Retinoblastoma International Release A Touching Children's Story to Benefit Children With Retinoblastoma --
LOS ANGELES, Calif., November 4, 2003 - Retinoblastoma International (RBI) announced today the release of a new children's audio book, "Emma and the GobbletyGoos" to raise funds and awareness for the childhood eye cancer retinoblastoma. The cast includes award-winning "Days of Our Lives" actors, Deidre Hall, Melissa Reeves, Thaao Penghlis Matt Ashford and features Matt Ashford's daughter and retinoblastoma survivor, Emma Ashford. The audio book was written and illustrated by composer and writer Gordon Goodman. CDs will be sold for $16.98 and are available online from LML Music or by phone at 1-888-856-9202.
All proceeds from the CD will be donated to RBI to help fight retinoblastoma. In addition, a special CD edition including an autographed photo of the cast members and a copy of the CD can be purchased for $50.
"We are so pleased to share this touching story about a little girl's battle to get well, and the friendship she finds in the most surprising creatures, the GobbletyGoos," says Matt Ashford, founding member of RBI and actor from "Days of Our Lives." "With your help, we can fight retinoblastoma and bring hope to hundreds of sick children."
Author of "Emma and the GobbletyGoos," Gordon Goodman, is a composer, singer, writer, inventor, actor, artist and lecturer. He has written and illustrated 10 children's books, three novels and a self-help book and is currently preparing to release an audio musical version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." In addition, his dedication to children has led him to design toys and computer programs for young adults.