A dear friend of mine is putting on a benefit for cancer research featuring a line up of talented artists. Get out your planners and mark this down!
Who: Austin and Ryan Jacobs. Austin is my roommate and friend from New York City. He is a wonderful soul and a truly gifted artist.
What: The 7th Annual Fight With Your Art Benefit
When: Friday, March 10th, 2023 at 7:30 EST
Where: Metro Baptist Church, 410 W 40th Street, New York, NY 10018
Why (the most important part): In 2015, Austin and Ryan lost their dad to cancer. After a period of feeling hopeless, they decided to use their talent and the talent of the people around them to further the vision of cancer research. Their continuing mission is to use art as a vehicle for tackling one of the most universal and devastating forms of illness. Since the first benefit in 2015, Ryan and Austin have raised over $10,000 for cancer research. This year's proceeds will be donated to the MD Anderson Cancer Research at the University of Texas in Austin and Ryan's home state.
How (you can get involved): The Fight With Your Art benefit includes a silent auction and live variety show featuring music, dance, circus, spoken word and comedy. The event has a suggested $15 donation but you do not need a ticket. If you are not in NYC, they will also be live streaming the event on their Facebook page. For more information (and to make a donation if you so choose) I have included the links below.
Links:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightwithyourart
Austin with his kitty, Lola Bean
I am so proud to know Austin and I love how he is using his talent to make an amazing change in the world. Austin is proof that anyone can use their own experience and skills to make a real, wonderful difference in the world!
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