This one’s personal, for my best friend- my mom. 

A week before Christmas 2019 my mom was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. She fought through many rounds of treatment including chemo, radiation, and multiple surgeries during the pandemic. She won the fight and was declared free and clear. Just as life started to feel more normal, last summer she was diagnosed again. It came back as stage 4 and she declined very quickly. Once again, she fought and her first follow up scans revealed no evidence of disease. For now, we can breathe for a minute. 

A cancer diagnosis is one of those things that makes you pause on everything else. No matter what someone’s personal situation is, cancer impacts finances, stress, family and friends, mental and emotional health, nevermind the physical toll. 

The Dempsey Center provides services at no cost to patients, survivors, caregivers, and families to make the fight a little easier. They offer acupuncture, therapy dogs, grief counseling, oncology counseling, support groups, massage therapy, nutrition services, workshops, and classes all in a compassionate environment. This is a fundraiser to help support the Dempsey Center in providing these services to as many people as possible. 

Join us on 4/27 at Geno’s Rock Club in Portland for a rad night of music and community. 

Doors at 7:30 / Music at 8:30

21+ / $12 at the door

Portland heavy hitters Twin Grizzly hit the stage first followed by Cryin’ Caleb Aaron’s one man band, then The Big Coffin Hunters make their Portland return! Updated line up now includes Sonic Bomb!

We will have raffle items, as well. If you’d like to contribute to the fundraiser online, this is the place to do it! All proceeds raised from the event go to the Dempsey Center.