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TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT: "Boots 'N Bling"

Nashville Country Music Artist to Headline Evening to Make a Change at $25 Cancer Fundraiser

Event Details

TONIGHT: Saturday, April 23rd - 6:00 to 10:00pm.
Nashville recording artist, Shane Gamble, performs at the "BOOTS N BLING" Leukemia Lymphoma Society Fundraiser at McDowell's Brew Kitchen- Leesburg, VA.
100% of all proceeds go directly to Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
$25. donation requested at door.

Although it is a 21+ event (to drink) MCD is a family place so don't let your kids keep you from coming to support the cause. KIDS HATE CANCER TOO! Come support Team Twisted4LLS and the leukemia lymphoma society's fight against cancer. In her latest blog post, Tracy Robinson explains WHY she has taken on an amazing fundraising challenge as a LLS Woman of the Year nominee.

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Tracy's Story

On September 3, 2015 Tracy was diagnosed with cancer and endured major surgery followed by chemotherapy. Cancer threw her a curveball, and even took her hair. She fought and won. Now it's her turn & time to give back as explained in this moving video -- Click HERE to view.

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Tracy has two local friends currently battling leukemia and lymphoma -- Iliana (age 7) and her mother, Gina, who were diagnosed with cancer just six weeks apart from each other. Their heartbreaking, real-life story is rallying the community and Tracy is leading the charge.

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