The 16th Annual Cancer Association of Anderson's Concert of Hope and Remembrance is scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Boulevard Baptist Church. The concert features a choir more than 150 singers and a youth choir of 35 singers accompanied by instrumentalists. The public is invited to this community event.
This year’s theme, chosen by conductor Dr. Bob Heritage is: “The Hope and Remembrance Choir: Unplugged”. Heritage has included songs such as “Ave Marie”, “Lullabye”, and “O Happy Day” to showcase the choir.
An Afterglow Party is also scheduled at the Anderson Area Cancer Center where those who attend can mix and mingle with the concert choir and symphony orchestra as well as CAA Board Members and staff.
All money raised, which was more than $144,000 in 2016, helps local cancer patients with treatment-related expenses. The Concert of Hope and Remembrance is CAA’s largest and most important annual fundraiser, bringing in almost one-third of the organizations's annual budget. The CAA serves, on average, more than 160 different patients every month.
General Admission tickets are $25; Patron tickets are $100 and include admission to the Afterglow party immediately following the concert at AnMed Health’s Cancer Center on Greenville Street. Tickets may be purchased at the Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 East Calhoun Street, Anderson or by calling the 864-222-3500.
The Cancer Association of Anderson is the only local cancer charity in Anderson County. Their mission is to help reduce the burden of cancer on Anderson County residents battling cancer by providing treatment-related financial assistance, information and referral as well as emotional support.