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September 2018
Drawing from experience is an age-‐old practice for artists of all types. Still, in 2006, I found myself stunned by the realization that my music could forever more be influenced by the confusion, anger and panic that hit me with an unexpected diagnosis: I had advanced breast cancer. My desperation increased when a fire took my house…shockingly on the night I returned from my first chemo treatment. I now had no home, few resources and a long battle ahead.
Perhaps you’ve heard my story before. If you have, then you know I got lucky. My music community rallied. The love and generosity people shared gave me the strength, courage and means to fight—and, ultimately, beat—a terrible disease.
Like I said—I got lucky. So many others don’t. We can change that.
On December 5th, Musicians for the Cure will rock the 20th Annual NW Women Rhythm & Blues Christmas Concert at The Blue Diamond Bar & Grill, 2016 NE Sandy Bv PDX 97232 and
December 9th at Lagunitas Community Room, 237 NE Broadway #300 PDX 97232. I am producing this concert for the twentieth year in a row. I can’t tell you what an honor it is that, yet again, fellow local musicians are gathering to benefit Candlelighters, a Portland-‐area organization near and dear to me as it cares for children with cancer. What’s more, these artists give the audience a night to remember. Great tunes. Great talent. Great hearts. And, we need your help to put it on.
Since our partnership started 20 years ago, our concert has raised approximately $60,000 for Candlelighters families. That amount has helped Candlelighters do the following:
1) Enable as many as 300 family members to attend Candlelighters Annual Family Camp – a camp that brings the whole family from throughout the state for a weekend of making memories and leaving the worries of cancer behind.
2) Help as many as 150 families with emergency financial assistance while battling pediatric cancer – Candlelighters pays for rent/mortgage, car payments, gasoline, groceries so families can focus on what’s most important, caring for their family.
3) Give as many as 3,000 family members a chance to enjoy free, catered meals in the hospital, this helps families build a community of support during the childhood cancer journey.
The attached sponsorship and donation form offer various opportunities to contribute. This year, we’ve broken down the sponsorship packages to ease the burden. We’re also collecting in-‐kind donations and gift baskets/items for a silent auction. With my deepest appreciation, please pick an option that works for you.
Every dollar and item you give positively impacts a brave kid fighting a battle that many of us are all too familiar with. These children may live next door to you, in Hillsboro or down the street in Gresham. Their families fight alongside them, often making dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat.
You can help these mothers, fathers, boys and girls—our neighbors, co-‐workers and friends—make sure medical bills are paid, gas is in the car, food is on the table, the heat is cranked up,
counseling is an option…you name it. Your support may even put a present under the tree.
Above all else, I hope to see you at the show. What better way to celebrate the Christmas season than with a little rhythm, a little blues and a whole ‘lotta soul!
Playing it forward,
Sonny Hess
Sonny Hess
Blues Musician
Founder, Musicians for the Cure Fierce Cancer Warrior
20th Annual NW Women Rhythm & Blues Christmas Concert Donation Form
December 5, 2018 Blue Diamond Show 7-10pm
December 9, 2018 - Lagunitas Community Room 6-9pm
All donations can be 100% tax deductible(ask your accountant). Please submit this form with your contribution (accepting cash, credit cards, checks, items listed below) so that we may send you a receipt. To be listed as a sponsor in all our promotional materials. Please contact us about your donation as soon as possible. Please also forward your logo and how your name/company name should be referenced to nwwomenblues@gmail.com
Make sponsorships checks to Candlelighters of Oregon and mail c/o Sonny Hess to PO Box 571 Fairview, OR 97024
SPONSORSHIPSTitle Sponsor☐$5000Full sponsor
☐$5000Full sponsorEntertainment costs☐$3500Full sponsor □$1750 Partial □$1750 Partial
☐$3500Full sponsor □$1750 Partial □$1750 PartialFood & Beverage☐$3000Full sponsor □$1600 Partial □$1600 Partial
☐$3000Full sponsor □$1600 Partial □$1600 PartialParty Supply Rentals □ $650 Full sponsor
Advertising (print & radio) □$1700Full sponsor
$1700Full sponsorIn-‐Kind Donations Gift Cards☐ $ Cash & Carry $ Fred Meyer $ WinCo FoodsWine☐ of (4) cases Red needed of (4) cases White needed
☐ of (4) cases Red needed of (4) cases White neededSILENT AUCTION DONATIONSAuction item ideas: restaurant gift cards, hotel stays, golf rounds, artwork, gift baskets, personal services.
Please contact us!!
Please mail completed forms and donations to:
Musicians for the Cure Sonny Hess PO Box 571 Fairview OR 97024 nwwomenblues@gmail.com
503.319.1333
If your donation can’t be mailed, we’re happy to pick it up. Need a pick-‐up? ☐ Yes☐ No
☐ NoThank you for helping us raise funds for the Candlelighters children and their families. It’s important because “kids can’t fight cancer alone”! Learn more at www.candlelightersoregon.org.
Dec 5th Reserved
dinner tix sold out
