Chances are you know someone whose life has been affected by cancer. Half of all men and one-third of all women in the US will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Unfortunately, the age of people being diagnosed with cancer seems to be dropping, meaning more and more people under the age of 40 are diagnosed every day.
I was diagnosed a year ago at the age of 31 with breast cancer. After a year of treatments and medications (which will continue for the next two years) I am cancer free! But I wouldn’t have made it through the ordeal without the support of the Nashville music community, many of whom worked tirelessly to put on benefit shows and make baked goods to help me pay the insane amount of medical bills that began to accumulate (My insurance provider began my cancer year by denying a claim for the surgery that resulted in my diagnosis… cha-ching!). The love even continues into this year as Jeffery Drag Records and Pujol have released a benefit 45 for Jeremy and myself to help pay for the medical bills that continue to roll in.
The reason that I am sharing my story with you now is because I want to encourage as many people as possible to attend the “I’m Still Beautiful” concert and fashion show on Thursday, March 3rd at The Mercy Lounge. This is the third annual event to be put on by Giving Back is the New Black to support young cancer survivors. It’s going to be a great show with music from Holley Maher, Run With Bulls, Kopecky Family Band, and, one of my hero bands, The Features, who is always willing to donate their time to help people in need.
I’m really looking forward to this one and I hope to see you there. Tickets are $10 and doors open at 7pm
