Contributed DONATION — WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital has received $18,500 from the annual Blues for a Cure event. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Julie McPeak, the hospital’s lead laboratory technologist; David Phillips, hospital president and CEO of WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital, and Mark Puskarich, event organizer and president.

CADIZ — WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital received $18,050 from the 11th-annual Sean Carney’s Blues for a Cure concert.

Each year, the concert raises funds to benefit the Harrison Community Hospital Foundation Cancer Fund and the Harrison County Cancer Crusaders.

From there, funds are then allocated to Harrison County individuals or families who have been affected by cancer.

“The proceeds from the Blues for a Cure event allow us to provide financial assistance to Harrison County residents that have been affected by cancer,” David Phillips, president and CEO, said. “If you know of a cancer patient in need of financial assistance, whether it’s transportation to treatment or medical equipment, please direct them to the hospital by calling (740) 942-4631 and ask for administration.”

This year’s concert featured the Stacy Mitchhart Band, Hoard and Jones Band, Sean Carney and Noah Wotherspoon Band with the Just Strange Brothers horns.

“Sean Carney’s Blues for a Cure has now raised more than $260,000 during the years for the Harrison County community to help people in need during their battle with cancer,” Mark Puskarich, event organizer and president, said. “We will continue to bring great live music to the community and help raise money for this cause.