Tumor Be Gone! Fundraiser Held For Kimbell Jackson at Glaser Center 5/21

By: Gabrielle Sierra Apr. 14, 2011

Comedy for a Cause presents "Tumor Be Gone!" An evening event featuring of comedy, music and wine to raise funds for Kimbell Jackson's battle against brain cancer.

Kimbell's husband, actor Jeffrey Weissman (featured in "Back to the Future" films, "Corked!" and other feature films) serves as emcee. Featured entertainment includes local improv troupes 6th Street Improv, Slip Goose Monkey and World's Biggest Comedy Duo; stand up comics Dave Pokorny and Emmy Award winner Rick Overton; Grammy nominated chanteuse Perla Batalla; comic cabaret duos Richard & Sandy Riccardi and Lol Levy & Nancy Gold; and surprise guests. Hors d'œuvres and award winning fine wines from Graton Ridge will be served. The event also features a silent auction featuring North Bay theater company tickets, original art, fine wine, vacation packages and memorabilia. All proceeds will be used to support Kimbell's fight against brain cancer.

More about Jeffrey Weissman and Kimbell Jackson of Petaluma:
Jeffrey Weissman and Kimbell Jackson met in 1972 while performing Children's Theater, where they had a brief romantic relationship.

Jeffrey and Kimbell reunited in 1995, marrying after settling in Sonoma County and have since been supporting each others' endeavors. Kim has worked in the wine trade in Sonoma County for Chateau St Jean, Chateau Souverain, Joseph Phelps and Freestone Vineyards. Jeffrey continues to work as a screen and stage actor, comedian and educator.

In October 2008, Kim was forced to retire due to chronic migraine headaches. In October 2010, an MRI revealed lesions in her brain. A biopsy in January 2011 proved a diagnosis of central nervous system lymphoma. Kim has been on a steady chemo therapy since, and has made good progress. Her doctors give Kim a 70% chance of remission. Her medications can cost $6000.00 for 10 pills, and although she has some medical coverage, she faces a high co-payments, cost of living expenses. Once she is healed she will need rehabilitation in order to return to the work force.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011

LOCATION: Glaser Center
547 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401

PARKING: Parking nearby the Glaser Center in Santa Rosa:
7th Street Parking Garage (Directly behind Glaser Center); Corner of Mendocino Avenue and 7th Street;
Brickyard Shopping Center Parking; and Corner of B Street and 7th Street

TICKETS: $30 per person.
All proceeds will be used to support Kimbell's fight against brain cancer.

PHONE: 1-800-838-3006
Brown Paper Tickets

WEB SITE: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/165999

FACEBOOK EVENT LISTING: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200997803274209
Posted on Facebook as "The Benefit and Silent Auction for Kimbell Jackson's Health Fund"

DONATIONS: Donations can be made to Kimbell Jackson's health fund at Paypal.com using the donation account of: jeffreyweissman@sbcglobal.net

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