A Song For Katie (Preemie Benefit Concert) August 28, 2008

LOCAL ARTISTS, VENUE SUPPORT PARENTS OF PREMATURE TWINS
Benefit Concert/Comedy Show to be held Thursday, Aug. 28 at Raleigh’s Vintage21

In the early morning hours of July 17, a Zebulon couple became the proud parents of fraternal twins, Will and Katie, at Raleigh's WakeMed. A difficult pregnancy had resulted in the mom's hospitalization earlier in the month, and Katie and Will were born after just 28 weeks of gestation.

Both children gave mighty cries as they came into the world, with doctors and the family holding high hopes for the twins. However, Will’s fragile lungs weren’t strong enough to sustain him, but his parents were able to meet him, love him and hold him until he went to sleep with God, comforted in the fact that he stayed with them long enough to keep his sister safe.

Katie continues to improve daily and though their heart aches for little Will, this couple has been able to experience some of the joys of new parenthood – diaper changes, baths, tiny outfits and lots of eye contact. Just 2 lbs., 5 oz. at birth, Katie's doctors are ecstatic with her progress, as she continues to slowly pack on the ounces, getting bigger every day.

Those same doctors expect Katie to remain at WakeMed until some time around her due date (Oct. 6), so daily – if not more often – her parents make the 50-mile round trip from their Zebulon home to spend as much time as possible with their little girl.

In this era of high gas and food prices, a group of local artists has come together to help raise support for their travel and medical bills, and will take part in a benefit concert called “A Song for Katie,” to be held Thursday, August 28 at Raleigh’s Vintage21.

We have an outstanding night of entertainment planned, featuring artists and entertainers who will donate their time to support this worthy cause. Local artists include acoustic singer Becca Black, who most recently lit up stages throughout the region with Triangle-area rockers Crave, indie-pop duo Tola and the World, up-and-coming rock worshippers The Jon Lloyd Band and emcee Big A, a standup comic who has opened for Josh Blue, Tim Wilson, Victoria Jackson and others.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with entertainment beginning at 7. A $10 minimum donation will be asked of all in attendance, with proceeds to be given directly to the family.

Vintage21 is an all-ages, non-smoking, non-alcoholic venue, and this will be a seated, general-admission show. The venue is located at 117 S. West St., Raleigh, NC and ample parking is available. For more information, email [email protected] or visit http://www.v21productions.com.

Official Website: http://v21productions.com