LITTLETON, Colo. — The Wishes and Heroes Benefit Concert is back.
9NEWS Mornings anchor Corey Rose started the concert fundraiser in 2011 to honor the memory of her father, Gary, who passed away from work-related leukemia. Gary was a PJ in the Air Force and a firefighter in Los Angeles for 32 years.
Over the years, Wishes and Heroes has been part of granting dozens of wishes and has helped many firefighters and family members when tragedy strikes.
To date, Wishes and Heroes has raised more than $250,000, with half going to Make a Wish Colorado to grant wishes for kids fighting leukemia or lymphoma, and half going to the Colorado Professional Firefighters Foundation.
This year's wish kid is Rose, a 6-year-old who has been battling leukemia for the past two years. Her wish is to take a trip to Disneyland to meet Minnie Mouse.
The 2022 Wishes and Heroes Benefit Concert will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton.
The public is invited to come to the brewery to enjoy music, food, drinks, dancing and three live bands: Chris Dismuke, 9's A Pair, and Phat Daddy.
Here's how to get tickets or donate:
- Get your tickets at TicketWeb.com for $25.
- Text “WishHero” to 44321
- Scan the QR code below:
Your tax deductible donation goes a long way in helping fire families and wish kids in the fight of their life.
For more information and the latest updates, visit the Corey Rose Wishes and Heroes Benefit Concert Facebook page.
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