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Bronson Benefit Scheduled for May 31 at Herkimer VFW

April 26, 2007

Every time the Great American Irish Festival has asked for something from Don Bronson, he's come through. Now we get a chance to repay the favor.
Looking to have a good time, and do some good in the process? Consider heading to the Herkimer VFW on Thursday May 31, 2007 from 4 to 9 p.m for a fundraiser to benefit the Renee Bronson Double Lung Transplant Fund.
In 2005 Renee Cassella Bronson from Herkimer was afflicted with a connective tissue disease, which resulted in severe damage to her lungs. Due to the progression of this devastating illness, Renee now requires the life-saving miracle of a double lung transplant.
The family is well-known among Irish circles in the area. Renee's husband Don has been a stalwart volunteer for the Great American Irish Festival for a number of years and has pretty much single-handedly kept Herkimer County stocked with festival flyers and brochures. In appreciation, the GAIF has donated festival tickets and merchandise for the May 31 event.
The May 31 benefit, which will be emceed by local legend Hank Brown, will feature entertainment by Anthony LaBarbera, the Honey Bush Brothers Band, The NEXT Band and Steve Rigo. There will also be food, a bake sale, door prizes and raffles, including a 32-inch flat screen TV and a tiffany lamp worth $600. Admission is $10.00, with all proceeds going to Renee and her family.
If you can't make it to the benefit, donations can be made directly to the transplant fund. Make checks payable to: New Lungs For Life and send to The Renee Bronson Double Lung Transplant Fund PO Boxes 124, Herkimer, NY 13350.
While you're at it, consider become an organ donor yourself. Information on becoming a donor will be available at the May 31 benefit.