AVON — What better way to raise money for breast cancer than to have seven women singing for a cure That’s the thought behind
Sunday’s “Sing for the Cure†concert at Lake Erie Harley-Davidson in Avon Lake. Seven female singing acts will be backed by one band for the 2½ hour concert, with all proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. The concert is preceded by the motorcycle shop’s 12th annual “Ride for the Cure,†a 75-mile motorcycle poker run that costs $20 to participate ($30 for couples), in which riders pick up playing cards at various stops. At the end whoever has the best poker hand gets a prize. The fee also covers admission to the concert and a meal provided by Ironwood Cafe of Westlake. The meal is also free to those who purchase concert tickets for $15. Lake Erie Harley-Davidson has a long history of hosting events for all kinds of charities, but this is its first large concert. Ronnie Chandler, marketing and event coordinator for the shop, said owner Mike Stevens asked him to plan something for all those who have contributed to its charity events over the years. “It’s something special for people who come and donate every year,†Chandler said. “Mike told me I had free rein, and we love live concerts. Plus, for the past three or four years it seems like it has rained every year on an event, so he wanted me to do something that, whether it rains or not people can still enjoy it.†Chandler had the idea to bring in local female acts to promote breast cancer awareness.
“Plus everybody loves a female signer,†he said.