Texas Border Business
MISSION, Texas – Texas GRAMMY® Award-winning country group Shenandoah will be performing Saturday, November 8th, at the 20th Annual Heroes and Outlaws Concert benefiting the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic and presented by VTX 1/VTCI. The ‘The Extra Mile Tour’, which will span 50 cities over the course of 9 months, will have its final performance at the Las Palmas Race Park, Mission, TX.
The Heroes and Outlaws concert has been organized by the non-profit organization Friends For Hope for 20 years to raise funds for the Vannie Cook Children’s Cancer Clinic.
“Reaching the 20th anniversary of Friends for Hope is an incredible milestone. What started as a group of friends coming together to support the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic has grown into a movement that has raised over $3.5 million. This funding has not only provided life-saving treatments for children but has also supported groundbreaking research and clinical trials happening right here in our community. The Vannie Cook Clinic, as part of Texas Children’s Cancer Center, continues to lead in cutting-edge pediatric cancer care, with over 10 clinical trials currently underway.” Stated Rene Alcalá, Board President, adding, “We are proud of how far we’ve come and remain committed to giving hope to the children and families who need it most.”
The organization helps the clinic by hosting fundraising events for the clinic over the year while also providing aid and assistance to the families impacted by childhood cancer.
Victoria Guerra, Director of Philanthropy, shared, “Friends For Hope has been an incredible blessing to the Vannie Cook Clinic and the families we serve. Each board member, past and present, has selflessly given their time and energy, leaving a lasting impact on children in the Rio Grande Valley facing cancer and serious blood disorders. I wish them continued success and heartfelt congratulations as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary.”
Tables and sponsorship opportunities are available at FriendsForHope.com until Friday, October 17th.
In a press release published earlier this month, Shenandoah frontman Marty Raybon stated, “It’s never a bad thing taking the ‘Extra Mile’ and getting to see fans and friends alike across the country. It’s going to be a blast and a great year.”
About Shenandoah
Shenandoah originally formed in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in 1985. The band has charted 26 singles on the Billboard Hot Country charts, including #1 hits “The Church on Cumberland Road,” “Sunday in the South” and “Two Dozen Roses” from 1989, “Next to You, Next to Me” from 1990, and “If Bubba Can Dance (I Can Too)” from 1994. The single “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart,” which featured guest vocals from Alison Krauss, won both artists a GRAMMY® Award for “Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.” To date, the group has sold millions of albums worldwide.
For more information about the band, visit shenandoahband.com
About the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer & Hematology Clinic
Founded in 2001, the Vannie E. Cook Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic is the first and only comprehensive pediatric cancer treatment facility in South Texas. The clinic has served over 12,500 families by offering compassionate, state-of-the-art care for children battling cancer and blood disorders. Our mission is to provide the highest quality treatment to children in South Texas, ensuring families can access life-saving care close to home.
For more information about the Vannie E. Cook Clinic, please visit www.texaschildrens.org/locations/vannie-cook-childrens-clinic
