In December 2008, 5 year old Julian had surgery to remove a brain tumor. Though the surgery was successful in removing most of the tumor, not all of it could be removed. Since that time, Julian has been receiving radiation treatments.
During these many months, he and his family have been amazed at the outpouring of love and support that has been part of this entire experience. From family, to local schools, to churches and friends, they have received prayers, contributions, meals and love.
Rather than bemoaning the trials and tribulations that have come to their family, his parents have found a way to make something good of his illness. They have organized a fund raising concert with the performers being children there to help raise money. This year, the fundraiser is to help with Julian's medical expense. However, in the years to come, his parents envision this as an annual event that will raise money to help children with serious illnesses.
The Lil' Lighthouse Preschool choir will be performing as will many others.
Today, as the Stage Manager, I was lucky enough to be able to watch the children rehearse, and there are some very talented children who will be performing next week.
It is amazing to me how many people have come together to help this little boy. In a time of economic turmoil and trouble, rather than focusing on themselves, people are coming together to help this family through a difficult time. There is so much love and joy surrounding this event, that it is incredible to behold. And Andrea and Rich, trust that their son will soon be well, and that they will be able to hold this event annually to benefit other children long after Julian is recovered.
For more information about Julian, please see Will You Help 5 Year Old Julian and a Father's Letter.
If you would like to donate to Julian's medical expenses, please click the link below.
The above link will take you to a separate website where the button is live.
Also, please pass this along to your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to see if they, too, will help Julian and his family.
For more information about the concert, please see below.
Inaugural Jammin' for Julian
An Open Children's Pop Concert & Expo
When: Saturday, March 21
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Newport Mesa Church sanctuary, 2599 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
What: An open children's pop concert and expo. KOCI FM 101.5 will broadcast the event live on radio and the Internet. All proceeds will benefit the Dunn Family, whose 5-year-old son, Julian, is being treated for a brain tumor.
Facilities contact: Jenna Gruber, (714) 966-0454.
Event contact: Richard Dunn, (949) 752-5223 or dunnwriter@yahoo.com.
Tickets: $15 per person, or a maximum of $60 per family. No charge for performers.
(Note: Checks should be made payable to Richard and Andrea Dunn. Donations are not tax deductable. Any single contribution from one person to another in an amount over $12,000 will be subject to filing a gift tax.)
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