Christian music's Third Day will be performing a concert to benefit Randy Miller, the drummer for the modern rock band, The Myriad, who had a cancerous growth removed from his torso earlier this month.
The concert will take place:
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Friends Church
5141 Lakeview Ave
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Also appearing will be By The Tree's Aaron Blanton
Ticket information can be found at the Transparent Productions website.
The band announced the news on Thursday that test results show that the cancer is very, very serious. From their blog:
"[O]ur band mate Randy Miller had a large tumor removed from his left chest/shoulder area which has now been diagnosed as Chondrosarcoma, an extremely rare cancer of the bone. Unfortunately, during the meeting with the specialist at Stanford this week, he was informed that the tumor removed was just the tip of the iceberg. The tumor is much larger than they originally thought and it extends into his shoulder and arm. There is also a tumor in his left pelvic area and thigh and still another large tumor located on his right adrenal gland which is possibly another type of cancer altogether. Due to the aggressive nature of this cancer, Randy should begin chemotherapy immediately but is waiting to hear back from the state as to whether they will insure him. Until then, he cannot begin the treatment process. Please pray that this process is expedited."Like I told you a few weeks ago, most people don't realize that the vast majority of musicians don't have health insurance, so this medical emergency is taking a financial toll on the Miller family.
If you can't attend the concert but would like to help, you can make a tax-deductible donation online at The Stirring's website. At the bottom right of the home page there is an "Online Giving" button which takes you to the giving page. (Go to the home page first, though, and read about The Stirring. Also, I'm not an accountant so check with your own tax professional about any deductions.) Or, if you would like to send a check, please put "Randy Miller Fund" in the memo line and send to:
The Stirring
Re: Randy Miller
3468 Bechelli Lane Suite E
Redding CA 96002
For more information about The Myriad, visit the band's MySpace page.
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