This weekend, Cloverdale welcomes one of the biggest musical events of the year: Gone Country – Here for the Cure. The 4th annual event is a fundraiser organized by brothers Chris and Jamie Ruscheinski of Twins Cancer Fundraising.
The July 23 concert runs from 2 to 11 p.m. at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre. This year’s lineup features High Valley, Aaron Pritchett, Karen Lee Batten, Bucko and Toad, Chris Buck Band, Robyn and Ryleigh, and Jaxon Hawks of JR-FM. Ages 19 and up.
This year’s target is $250,000, with proceeds going to fight cancer, a disease that has “affected too many people in our lives,” say the Ruscheinskis, who chose the cause in memory of their mother, who lost her battle with breast cancer 12 years ago, their step-sister, grandfather, and their friend, Shaun G., whose family and friends established the Shaun G. Foundation to support various charities fighting cancer.
This year, TCF is acknowledging the fundraising efforts of the Surrey Beavers Rugby Club, which has raised $80,000 for the cause since 2012 through its Ruck for a Cure tournament. Each team member has been offered a free ticket to the show.
For more information on tickets and more, visit twinscancerfundraising.com.
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