What to know about this event:
The ticket price includes admission to the music event as well as food! We will be serving heavy hors d'oeuvres, and there will be a cash bar for those who would want to purchase drinks.
Once the event is over, proceeds will go directly to the American Brain Tumor Association! That said, purchasing a ticket is not considered a direct donation, therefore it is not tax-deductible. If you would like to make a stand-alone donation in addition to your ticket purchase, you can do so by going to www.abta.org! You can find the link to donate here!
A little about the ABTA:
Founded in 1973, the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) was the first national nonprofit advocacy organization committed to funding brain tumor research and providing education and information across all tumor types and ages.
From event organizer, Mark Rorie:
Glioblastoma is the most common form of primary malignant tumor(cancer)to affect the brain. About 15,000 Americans are affected by this disease yearly. It’s typically devastating and a tremendous burden on both patients and their families and caregivers. There is no cure. Current “standard of care” treatment results in only small improvements in survival. The standard treatment regimen has not changed in a number of years. The likelihood of living more than 3 years with this diagnosis is only 5%, 1 year approximately 25%. As a Glioblastoma patient and a physician, I fully realize the implications. I’ve been fortunate thus far now 15 months since my diagnosis. I’ve been fortunate to partner with the American Brain Tumor Association as a volunteer and mentor. There is a desperate need for more funding to support research to develop better treatments and support patients and caregivers in need. We are partnering with Isis Music Hall in Asheville and The Bourbon Brothers out of Atlanta to put on a fundraising event this summer. I would encourage everyone to support this important cause by donating and attending this event. I’m more than happy to share my story with anyone interested. I can be reached by email at mar-200@charter.net