Sunday, March 9, 2008

How amazing South Ogden really is - Benefit Concert.

My wife and I have often talked about how much we love South Ogden. When I first moved here, I didn't realize the differences between the Ogden cities. They are all wonderful, but South Ogden is the city for me.

One of the reasons, is because of my neighborhood. In my neighborhood, a very nice man who has been very active in the community has come down with cancer. Mark Vlaanderin was diagnosed with throat cancer in October, he had a tracheotomy and surgery to remove the cancer, in addition they also removed his lymph nodes, Concertjust to be safe. Well most recently the cancer has come back and spread to his lungs and brain. Mark is self employed and no medical insurance, also he is now to sick to work. Their only household income is that of their 17 year-old-daughter.

In an effort to help them pay their medical bills. Local community members (CarolAnn Knight and Laural DeGroot, and many more) have come together to sponsor a benefit concert on their behalf.

The concert is Thursday the 13th of March at 7 pm. It will be located at Bonneville High School and will feature T-Minus 5 and Jessie Clark Funk. The talent has donated their time for this cause.

Feel free to email me on how you can get tickets or you can make a donation at Goldenwest Federal Credit Union in Ogden.

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