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Support the ‘Elijah Benefit Concert’

September 3, 2014   ·   0 Comments

On September 28, from 2 – 8 p.m. the Tottenham Legion, located at 25 Richmond St. E., will be alive with the sound of music.
All proceeds will support Elijah, who was born with Eagle-Barrett Syndrome or prune belly syndrome.
“Elijah has been in and out of hospital for most of his 40 years. He has been perilously close to death a number of times over the last couple of years,” said event organizer Nick Dougherty. “John & Sharon Knauer want their son home. Their house is being outfitted with the bed, lifts, elevator and other equipment he needs. They have gone through extensive training to provide the care Elijah needs. John’s insurance does not cover the equipped-van they need to transport Elijah for frequent treatments at Toronto General Hospital. We want to lessen the burden as much as possible.”
Dougherty asked that you help “in any way you can” but especially by joining him on September 28th.
Confirmed musicians include: Steve Nashon & Co., Tom & Cathryn, Chris Beteau Band, Jerry Switzer, Lymphomaniacs, Gary Hubbard, Vinyl Groove and Willful Blues.
At the event there will also be prizes, a silent auction, games, food, and beverages ($).
You can also donate in person at any TD Canada Trust branch with this information: Account number: 6290989; Branch or Transit number: 12002.
If you are a TD client and have telephone banking, you can make a transfer over the phone. You just need to provide them with the above account information.
Online, you can make a transfer (using personal payee) using the account information, however if you are not a TD Canada Trust client, you may need to use the institution number “004”.
Donations can also be made at any TD CanadaTrust Branch. to the “John Knauer in trust”. Check out www.facebook.com/willfulblues for details.
“We’re still in need of prizes to auction off,” Dougherty told the Times.
“One hundred per cent of your donations will go toward paying the expenses for Elijah,” confirms Dougherty. “Please join us on September 28th and please pass this message on to your friends.”
For tickets please contact Nick Dougherty at 416 676-2946 or 905 729-3013; or Barry Steinberg at 416 458-1779. Tickets are $15 per person in advance or $20 at the door.

By Wendy Gabrek

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