Zoic character rigger Scott Rosekrans will be participating in the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon this year, to raise money for cancer research.

I’ve been running with Team in Training, in association with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. My goal is to raise $100 for every mile I run, bringing my total to $2600, that will go to putting an end to the suffering and misery experienced by so many touched by this horrible disease.

I have a very personal connection to the cause, and its been a wonderful experience running with so many inspired people, and meeting some of the strongest survivors with the biggest hearts and most amazing stories. I’ve met people from all walks of life; young, old, rich, poor, etc., that have benefited directly from this program, and are alive today thanks to donations raised by thousands of runners across the country.

Each donation helps accelerate finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. More than 823,000 Americans are battling these blood cancers. I am confident that my participation in Team In Training will help bring them help, hope and support.

You can go to www.teamintraining.org and search for my name, or shoot me an email (srosekranz[at]zoicstudios.com), or come by my desk. I’ve got plenty of stories and I love talking about it, so if you wanna come get inspired….

On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, thank you very much for your support. I greatly appreciate your generosity.

More info: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society website; San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon website; Team in Training website.

Zoic Studios co-founder Loni Peristere is avid supporter of The Blank, and of independent theater in Los Angeles in general. Peristere has been involved with the theater’s annual nationwide Young Playwrights Festival, which chooses the best plays and musicals by writers 19 and under, and produces the plays with professional actors and directors (including Peristere). Past festivals have featured actors such as Jeremy Sisto (Law & Order), Chris Pine (Star Trek), Noah Wyle (ER), Sarah Michelle Gellar, Eliza Dushku & Alyson Hanningan (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Tiffani Thiessen (Beverly Hills 90210), and Debra Messing (Will & Grace).

The Blank begins their “Great Writers” season on November 20, with the smash-hit one-man comedy The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris, directed by Michael Matthews.

Zoic donated an “Episodic Sampler Basket” as a fundraising prize, featuring memorabilia from four of Zoic’s most popular shows: True Blood, Fringe, V, and Zoic fan favorite Firefly. The basket also includes limited edition Zoic swag as well.

Hollywood’s Blank Theatre Company’s productions have garnered rave reviews, audience acclaim, and numerous theatrical honors. Over the years, The Blank has been nominated for 23 Ovation Awards and won 5 including “Best Musical”; 14 LA Drama Critics Circle Awards and won 12 including “Outstanding Production”; 21 LA Weekly Awards winning 7 including “Musical of the Year”; 12 NAACP Theatre Awards winning 4 including “Best Production”; and won 17 Back Stage West Garland Awards.

For more information: The Blank Theater Company (information, tickets); Hamburger Mary’s West Hollywood; the Young Playwrights Festival; The Blank on Facebook.