Mark Chesnutt to Participate in Benefit for Cancer-Stricken Child

Mark Chesnutt will participate in the benefit concert for Kendrick Little, a 5-year-old boy who is fighting a life battle with High-Grade Glioma (HGG), a rare and fatal form of brainstem cancer that affects nearly 300 children per year. The Kendrick Little Benefit Concert will be held on Sunday, July 26, at the Asbury Park Complex at 6 p.m. in Comanche, Okla.; proceeds from the benefit will be dedicated to assist the family with Kendrick’s expenses.

Little has been fighting an Intrinsic Brainstem High-Grade Glioma tumor (graded at a 3-4 scale on a scale 1-4) since Thanksgiving 2008. The deadly tumor originated in the brainstem and flowered to the left hemisphere of the young boy’s brain. Kendrick underwent an intense 15-hour surgery after the initial diagnosis; 65-70 percent of the tumor was successfully removed. After completing a 30-day course of radiation therapy, the tumor was further reduced, surprising even doctors.

There is no cure for HGG. Kendrick’s physician, who has consulted with top cancer specialists, has surmised Kendrick’s life span to be 12-18 months. The family has incurred a significant amount of medical bills while fighting this battle.

“This event is special for me and I am honored to help this family,” said Chesnutt. “With three young and healthy kids, it is hard to think about what little Kendrick and his family are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with them all as they live day-to-day fighting this silent killer.”

The Asbury Complex is located at 410 South 2nd Street, Comanche, OK. Tickets are $50 per person; for more ticket information or to make a contribution to assist Kendrick Little and his family, contact: geanannbadgwell@clearwire.net.
For more information about Kendrick Little and the plight of the Little Family please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHSplrORPOE. For more information on Mark Chesnutt visit: www.markchesnutt.com.