29
Apr
2015
DES MOINES, Iowa - Today, Above + Beyond Cancer has joined forces with the Des Moines Social Club to host the "Nepal 2015" concert to benefit the citizens of Nepal affected by the devastating earthquake over the weekend.
We are pleased to announce three Iowa bands will be performing during the benefit concert at the Des Moines Social Club next Tuesday, May 5th with doors opening at 5:00. Each of the bands, Foxholes, MAIDS, and Chris Fairbank, have agreed to waive their fee so 100% of the ticket proceeds will go to the nonprofit AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization with a team on the ground in Nepal administering shipments of medial aid and relief supplies for survivors of the earthquake.
"Above + Beyond Cancer was founded four years ago after taking cancer survivors and caregivers on a live-changing journey to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal," said Brad Anderson, Executive Director of Above + Beyond Cancer. "The people of Nepal have given us so much over the past four years, we feel it is now our duty to give back and lend a helping hand to the citizens of this beautiful country. Not surprisingly, Iowans have stepped up to the plate in a big way and are ready to help. This benefit concert came together quickly thanks to the generosity of the bands, the Des Moines Social Club and all the Iowans who have reached out over the past couple days wanting to help the people of Nepal. It's going to be a fun event for a critically important cause."
According to 2013 census numbers, there are 560 Iowa residents who were born in Nepal.
"I've been close to the great team at Above + Beyond Cancer for years now, and I appreciate all they are doing to help my friends and family in Nepal," said Iowa Nepalese Association board member Bikal Adhikari. "We've lost a lot of people and history due to the earthquake and its aftershocks, and the situation remains very unstable. I will continue to monitor the situation closely and look forward to the benefit concert next week to raise awareness and funds for the people of Nepal."
TUESDAY, MAY 5TH
WHAT: "Nepal 2015" benefit concert featuring Foxholes, MAIDS and Chris Fairbank. 100% of the ticket proceeds will go to AmeriCares. General Admission tickets are $20.15, and VIP Tickets are $201.50. Tickets can be purchased at www.AboveAndBeyondCancer.org.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 5th. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Event 5:00 - 7:30pm.
WHERE: Des Moines Social Club - 900 Mulberry St., Des Moines, Iowa
