Do you like zombies and hate cancer? If so, then ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE II "Cancer fears the D!" is an event you'd likely dig. Taking place in Detroit at the Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom on June 28th, this event benefits the American Cancer Society via The Walking Hope. In addition to an abundance of entertainment for a good cause, fans of AMC's The Walking Dead should be really excited by one of the items up for auction at the fundraiser.

While enjoyers of the The Walking Dead have been able to get autographs from a good amount of the cast over the past year or so at conventions, even the most die-hard fans would be hard-pressed to get an item signed by 25 people affiliated with the hit AMC show. Perhaps the most prized possession at the upcoming ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE II, The Walking Hope hoodie features the signatures of 25 people from The Walking Dead universe, including Lauren Cohan (Maggie), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese), Scott Wilson (Hershel), Jon Bernthal (Shane), and even video game voicer Melissa Hutchison (Clementine from TWD game). Bidding for The Walking Hope hoodie begins at $500.00 at the event's live auction, but if you can't make it, don't despair: you can bid in the comments section on the Facebook page for ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE II. We have more details on The Walking Hope hoodie and full details of the entire fundraiser (which includes live music, belly dancers, artists, and much more) for you to check out:

The Walking Hope Hoodie Details - "The coveted The Walking Hope hoodie, signed by 25!!! The Walking Dead actors shall be up for both silent auction and during the event via "live" final bidding auction!!! Bidding reserve shall start at $500.00.
(List of TWD actors that signed below, along with pics of signings).

If you want a chance to participate in auction and won't be in attendance, please leave your maximum bid (see above reserve amount) in comments section below. On night of the event, if your maximum bid is higher than any silent or "live" bids, you will be deemed the winner and contacted! Let the bidding begin! Don't forget, all proceeds from silent auction benefit the American Cancer Society via The Walking Hope, so feel good about bidding!!!

1) Lauren Cohan (Maggie)
2) Steven Yeun (Glenn)
3) Chad L. Coleman (Tyreese)
4) Scott Wilson (Hershel)
5) Jon Bernthal (Shane)
6) Michael Cudlitz (Abraham)
7) Josh McDermitt (Eugene)
8) Addy Miller (Zombie Girl)
9) Kyla Kenedy (Mika)
10) Brighton Sharbino (Lizzie)
11) Lew Temple (Axel)
12) Jeff Kober (Joe)
13) Lawrence Gillard, Jr (Bob)
14) Alana Masterson (Tara)
15) Christian Serratos (Rosita)
16) Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha)
17) Emma Bell (Amy)
18) Madison Lintz (Sophia)
19) Meyrick Murphy (Meghan)
20) Jose Pablo Cantillo (Martinez)
21) Nick Gomez (Tomas)
22) Daniel Thomas May (Allen)
23) Travis Love (Shumbert the Bowman)
24) Jane McNeill (Patricia)
25) Melissa Hutchison (Clementine from TWD game)"

Full Fundraiser Details - "CreepynCuteShop/Piper & Chris Smith and STATIC invite you to join us this summer for...ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE II ~ Cancer fears the D!
-Benefit for The American Cancer Society via The Walking Hope for ACS and LLS
-Saturday, June 28th at Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom (Metro Times Detroit "Best of Detroit 2014" "Best Small Art Gallery in Wayne")
-8pm Doors ~ 9:00pm Showtime
-$10 suggested minimum donation
-18 & over admitted
-Dress to impress in your deadest attire! Hunters welcome! Citizens BEWARE!!!
-Reserve an official Zombie Apocalypse II Limited Edition Walking Hope "Cancer Fears The D" tee shirt or hoodie & wear night of the event!
-All proceeds from the tee shirts & hoodies benefit ACS via The Walking Hope! Shirts must be reserved by May19th! http://teespring.com/CancerFearsTheD

Featuring:
-Event Emcees: Dirk Belligerent & OTTO the Autopilot of Culture Vultures Radio Show

Auctioneer:
-Ringmaster Zeb of The Octopus Umbrella Circus announcing silent auction winners!!!

Musical guests:
-HafLife (www.facebook.com/HafLifeDetroit)
-Panic or Pain

-DJ Greebo

Burlesque by:
-Lushes LaMoan (Metro Times “Best of Detroit 2014” “Best Burlesque Troupe” ~ Detroit Dizzy Dames)
-Kitty Paige (from Detroit Dizzy Dames)
-Holly Hock
-Chrissy Chaoss (from Detroit Dizzy Dames)
-Candy MacnToosh (Runner up, Ms. Zombie-Con at the 1st Annual DETROIT ZCON 2013)

Belly Dancers:
-Shetan Noir
-See Girl Shimmy

Other performers:
- Christopher "The Big Icky”The Human Blockhead and -----Dare Devil”
-Anastasia Gold - Zombie Queen!!!
-Tarot Cards by Shetan Noir
-Body painting by Stacia Gorsuch - The Painted Magpie
-Live painting by Armageddon Beachparty & Co.!!!

Apocalyptic Art by:
-Brian Lewandowski
-Alyssa Jade
-Amanda Zins
-Stella Rothe Wilfinger
-Holly Hock
-Justine Incarnadine
-John Juan (D-tritus dark green art by John M Juan)
-Armageddon Beach Party
-Michael McMaster

Incredible Edibles by:
Sidecar Detroit

Artisans:
-Creepyncuteshop (Metro Times Best of Detroit 2014 winner of “Best Local Etsy Shop”)
-Front Page Free Press (Best of Show in the Gallery of the Dead at the 1st Annual DETROIT ZCON 2013)
-Graven Images Metalworks
-Custom Creations by Danielle
-Home Maid Sweets
-Dead Beat Music Artwork
-9 Designs Emporium
-Zombielocks
-Classic Horrors
-Squirreled Away Books
-Fear the Crooked Corpse / Aaron Herman Russman
-Armageddon Beach Party
-D-tritus dark green art by John M Juan
-Bewildered Amusement

Silent Auction:
All vendors will be donating items to be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society via The Walking Hope.
Other items for donation are welcome! (inquire here)

Sponsors/Donations: (Still seeking sponsors/donators!)
-NOIR LEATHER
-Tequila Cabresto
-Signarama - Schaumburg
-The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
-The Phoenix Cafe Hazel Park
-Teespring
-Zombie Gnomes
-Extreme RC by RSI
-Flint Horror-Con / Chris Ringler / Paul Counelis
-Chuck Silva Samhain Lenses
-GLAHW - Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers
-Chris Levitan / Chris Levitan Photography
-Ronamaker
-Colin Roney
-DVS
-Scott Spillman / Scott Spillman-Artist
-Erebus Haunted Attraction
-Zombie Apocalypse Defense Force
-Rotten Tots
-Goal Zero
-Monster Energy
-Graphic Wizard

VIP Area/Tables:
-The Walking Hope and Guests

If you are attending from out of town, or need overnight accommodations locally, please make a room reservation at our very special sponsored rate with the Westin Book Cadillac, Detroit's premier luxury hotel, by clicking here! https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/walkinghop

Still seeking "zombie apocalypse/horror/dead/undead/terror/fantasy/pulp/wicked/twisted/carnival” related art & performance artists, all mediums welcome to submit. There are no fees to submit, with option to vendor share. Fee for tables: $50 cash, bring own table/chair(s). Submit/inquire to: info@staticrecords.com"

  • Derek Anderson
    About the Author - Derek Anderson

    Raised on a steady diet of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Derek has been fascinated with fear since he first saw ForeverWare being used on an episode of Eerie, Indiana.

    When he’s not writing about horror as the Senior News Reporter for Daily Dead, Derek can be found daydreaming about the Santa Carla Boardwalk from The Lost Boys or reading Stephen King and Brian Keene novels.