Checkmates Benefit Concert
Halo House Foundation
Here’s your chance to see the man who just might cure cancer, playing the harmonica and singing in a blues band. MD Anderson Cancer Center’s world-renowned immunologist, Jim Allison, along with his unique band of other doctors and medical professionals, the Checkmates, will perform on Saturday, March 31 at the Firehouse Saloon.
Band members include Dr. Greg Lizee (drums), Dr. Anthony Lucci (guitar), Dr. Tony Conley (bass), Dr. Scott Woodman (lead vocals), Nina Boulton (vocals), Dr. Jim Allison (vocals and blues harp), Dr. Patrick Hwu (keyboard), Dr. Powel Brown (trumpet), Scott Krueger (trombone), and Dr. Ferran Prat (sax).
All proceeds raised will benefit Halo House and help to provide a “home away from home” to blood cancer patients in treatment at the Texas Medical Center.
Individual Tickets are $75 and Sponsorships range from $2,000 to $20,000. Both can be purchased here. No paper tickets will be issued. Check in at the door with a copy of your email receipt.
For sponsorship and ticket inquiries, please contact Halo House Foundation at 713.665.8852 or mail@halohousefoundation.org. To see the event flier, visit here.