I am a jazz musician based in Perth, and my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease around 13 years ago. I'm also aware of others connected to the WA Jazz community who have suffered from, or are currently suffering from the disease.
So I decided to put on a fundraising event for Parkinson's WA featuring local groups. The event was called "Jazz Against Parknson's" and it happened at The Ellington Jazz Club (Perth) on Tuesday December 12th. The event featured traditional jazz from The Gumnut Stompers, neo-soul from Shameem (and her group), and modern jazz from my own group The Pete Jeavons Quintet. Our MC for the evening was the eloquent and graceful Ali Bodycoat, and as all the musicians performed for free, we managed to raise over $3000 for Parkinson's WA.
For anyone who was not able to attend the event, but would still like to contribute to the fundraising effort, this online campaign will remain open until midnight on Friday Dec 22nd (Australian WST). Donations of any size are greatly appreciated - thanks to all those who have donated so far!
Since 1984 Parkinson's WA has provided much needed support to more than 20,000 people living with or affected by Parkinson’s in Western Australia. Parkinson's WA is unwavering in its commitment to providing relevant and quality services to maintain well-being, dignity and quality of life.
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About Fundraiser
Pete Jeavons
Perth, WA
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
Craig Boyle
$ 200
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
Garry Lee & John Healy
$ 50
Whoops, I put the wrong amount - here is the other half of the cash donation handed to me at the fundraising gig last night at the Ellington Jazz Club from Garry Lee & John Healy - thank you (again) gentleman! Pete Jeavons
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
Garry Lee & John Healy
$ 50
A cash donation handed to me at the fundraising gig last night at the Ellington Jazz Club from Garry Lee & John Healy - thank you gentleman! Pete Jeavons
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
Penny King
$ 30
Hope it was an amazing and successful night Pete!
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
Zarin Salter
$ 50
A dear friend and truly brilliant woman has this terrible disease. Your fundraiser is a wonderful effort towards raising funds and awareness. Best of luck.
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
Jessica Nagajek
$ 60
Great cause Pete. Hope all goes well.
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
Steve Briscoe
$ 20
Good luck with the show
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
Murray Jennings
$ 100
A friend of mine, a Parkinson's sufferer, died recently.
Another close friend has Parkinson's and is a jazz musician who finds it nearly impossible to play his instrument now.
Mon, 4 Dec 2017
Alan Cormack
$ 200
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Simon Jeans
$ 100
SINCE Nov 2017
12
Donations
$1,060 raised
TARGET $500
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I'm raising funds for
Parkinson's WA
Since 1984 Parkinson's WA has provided much needed support to more than 20,000 people living with or affected by Parkinson’s in Western Australia. Parkinson's WA is unwavering in its commitment to providing relevant and quality services to maintain well-being, dignity and quality of life.
Whoops, I put the wrong amount - here is the other half of the cash donation handed to me at the fundraising gig last night at the Ellington Jazz Club from Garry Lee & John Healy - thank you (again) gentleman! Pete Jeavons