Sammy Hagar Pledges Funds to Benefit TCA Unit
TEEN CANCER AMERICA GETS DONATION COMMITMENT FROM
SAMMY HAGAR’S BEACH BAR & GRILL IN CLEVELAND
“Red Rocker” Pledges $5,000 Per Quarter to Benefit TCA Unit
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 5, 2017) –Teen Cancer America (TCA), the national non-profit founded by rock’n’roll legend Roger Daltrey of The Who, has announced that another rock icon has stepped up to help the TCA mission, dedicated to teenagers and young adults with cancer.
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar has pledged to donate at least $5,000 per quarter from his Cleveland restaurant, Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, to the Angie Fowler Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Institute, a TCA-funded specialty care unit located at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and UH Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland.
“I’m very excited that our restaurant will be contributing to the amazing work that TCA and the Angie Fowler Institute are doing in Cleveland for this special group of cancer patients,” said Hagar.
Since 2012, TCA has played a leadership role in raising critical awareness and funding to build specialized facilities for adolescent teens and young adults (AYA) with cancer. TCA units serve the specific clinical and psycho-social needs of young cancer patients who are often stuck in pediatric wards or alongside older adults, making a difficult situation worse, potentially putting outcomes and survivorship at risk. In just five years, TCA has developed 13 specialized AYA facilities at world-class medical centers across the U.S.
“The funds from Sammy’s restaurant will help TCA and the Angie Fowler Institute provide the specialized cancer care that teenagers and young adults deserve,” said Daltrey. “I want to thank him and his team for their generous support which will make a big difference in the lives of young patients in the Cleveland area.”
The Angie Fowler Institute is engaged in groundbreaking cancer research at UH Seidman Cancer Center, while providing advanced care specifically for patients ages 15 to 30, including age-appropriate inpatient and outpatient facilities, support and resources. Part of that specialized care is providing a space dedicated to teens and young adults where they can be together, support each other and just be themselves.
“Part of the funds will go toward technology products for the patients in the unit to use,” said Simon Davies, TCA executive director. “Our hope is have a major tech company donate product so we can make the money go even further.”
Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill in Cleveland will also donate funds to the Cleveland Food Bank and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum children’s music appreciation program. The restaurant has locations in Maui, Las Vegas and West Memphis, Arkansas.
About Teen Cancer America
Teen Cancer America helps hospitals and healthcare professionals bridge the gap between pediatric and adult oncology care by supporting hospitals and outpatient facilities in the development of specialized units for this age group. TCA brings together physicians and allied healthcare professionals in both pediatric and adult oncology. Age targeted care for this population is necessary for medical and appropriate psychosocial development. Outcomes associated with some cancers that target this age group have not improved in over 30 years. Teens and young adults with cancer are long overdue for an upgrade and TCA can hopefully light the fire in America’s health systems. For more information about TCA, contact Michelle Aland michelle@teencanceramerica.org or visit www.teencanceramerica.org.
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