News Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: Steven Bidwell
604.928.8564
stevenbidwell@yahoo.com
www.stevenbidwell.com

LIFE IS A CABARET… BENEFITING THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

Vancouver, BC, July 11 — Life is a cabaret for Vancouver resident Steven Bidwell, who will host and perform with local musical theatre and jazz talents in a musical showcase to raise proceeds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Steven is committed to raising at least $6000 to help in the Society’s mission to raise awareness and improve the quality of life for patients and their families battling leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma.

Joining Steven on July 30 at the Majestic Lounge, 1138 Davie St. at 8 p.m. include: Peter Jorgensen (multi-Jessie Nominee); Louisa O’Keane (currently featured in Grease at TUTS), Kerry O’Donovan (current West End Idol); Wendy Bollard (Vancouver International Jazz Festival); Amanda Lince and John Mews (accompanists).

“This is going to be a dynamic night of entertainment featuring music that people of all ages will enjoy,” says Steven Bidwell. “My mother lost the battle with leukemia in 1995 and one hundred per cent of the proceeds from this event will be donated to help find a cure. I am committed to this cause to honour my mum, as well as those who are still fighting the disease.”

Over $3000 in prizes will be raffled/auctioned off during the evening. Prizes have been donated by New Balance, BMO, Tyler Hoffman with Sunlife Financial, Rogers Chocolates, Blenz, Fitness World, Fast Frames, Westcoast Hot Yoga, Rockport Shoes, Safeway, Marble Slab Creamery, English Bay Eyecare, Delilahs, London Drugs, Little Sisters, Yaletown Hot Yoga, Biz Books, Carousel Theatre, Red Door Pan Asian Grill, Fast Frames Ltd., Marquis Wine Cellars, autographed copies of the first season of "Dante's Cove" signed by Charlie David and an autographed copy of Michael Buble’s latest CD!

Steven is so determined in his support for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society that he is also training to run his first marathon in September, as part of the Society’s Team In Training (TNT) program. Since 1998, TNT has trained over 35,000 volunteers annually to compete in a marathon (26.2 miles), half-marathon (13.1 miles), cycle century rides (100 miles), in-line skates (38, 52 or 87 miles), or Olympic distance triathlon.

ABOUT THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, headquartered in White Plains, NY, is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The Society’s mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $360 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, the Society made more than 812,000 contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals through services provided at its home office and by its 63 chapters nationwide.