It has been announced that New Orleans funk legends, Galactic, will headline the second annual Johnstown Free Medical Clinic Benefit concert to help raise awareness for ovarian and gynecological cancers. The event, which is sponsored by the Ann Harris Smith Foundation, is set for Friday, August 26th at the Polacek Pavilion in PNG Park in Johnstown, PA. For every $1 that is donated to the clinic, that translates into $19 in services which is provided to patients, and covers their office visits, pharmaceuticals, payment for diagnostic testing/lab work, and more.
“September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and we feel this concert will be a fantastic way to kick-off our annual campaign. In keeping with the many highlights of September, such as ‘Turn The Towns Teal,’ we felt that this would be a fitting way to draw more attention to this disease. We would like to make an impression on people so that they associate “Teal” as something more than a color but a reminder; to educate themselves and their loved ones of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and to do something about it,” said Mike Smith, president of Laurel Auto Group.
Last year, the clinic’s first annual drive featured a headlining performance from another NOLA funk-rocker, Anders Osborne. Over $8,000 was raised for patients to help assist with the medical costs associated in their fight against the diseases. Joining Galactic this year will be Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, whose have played with, been produced by, and co-written songs with Bruce Springsteen over the years. This is music for a cause.
Tickets for the event will go on sale today at 2PM EST and will be available through Johnstown Free Medical Clinic‘s website; at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena Box Office; at the Flood City Music Festival box office; and, at the Laurel Toyota Dealership in Richland. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door on the night of the show (plus applicable fees).
Check out the Facebook Event Page here.