Former Caldwell Student to Speak at Fundraising Event

James Caldwell High School graduate Alison Taylor, a postdoctoral researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, will be returning to Caldwell to speak at the third annual “Rock Out Lung Cancer” event on Sunday, April 12.

In addition to a presentation from Taylor, the event will feature a live performance from 12-piece band Street Hassle and a jazz dance performance from Whippany-based Sharon’s Studio of Dance and Music’s Starlites.

According to a release, the “Rock Out Lung Cancer” event is the brainchild of Prelude to a Cure founder and West Caldwell resident Claire Mattern, a cancer survivor and classically trained pianist who wanted to combine her love of music with her strong desire to help other cancer patients.

The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Calandra’s Il Vecchio Café, 234 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $50 online, or for $60 at the door. Sponsorship packages with a variety of benefits are available to local businesses.

For more information about the event, contact Meg Mullaney at 908-693-2108, or mullaney.meg@gmail.com

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