Sister Hazel’s Lyrics for Life: An Evening of Making Music Matter Returns for Its Seventh Year, Raising Millions for Children's Cancer Charities Nationwide
With Special Guests Rick Springfield and Edwin McCain
Platinum-selling band Sister Hazel is thrilled to announce the return of their signature charity event, Lyrics for Life: An Evening of Making Music Matter, on Saturday, March 08, 2025 at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville, FL. This year marks the seventh installment of the event, which has raised over $2.5 million for children’s cancer charities nationwide. Proceeds from the 2025 event will benefit STOP! Children’s Cancer, the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, and other organizations dedicated to supporting children battling cancer.
Presented by Rich and Carissa Blaser, this unforgettable evening will feature an intimate performance by Sister Hazel, with Rick Springfield and Edwin McCain joining as special guests. The event’s generous official After Party Sponsor, Verizon Business, ensures that the celebration will continue long into the night.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025
Time: Gala Ticket Holders: Doors open at 6:30 PM Concert Ticket Holders: Doors open at 7:00 PM
Location: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
Ticket Options: General Admission: $99 – Gala $350, available here.
Gala Experience:
Gala ticket holders will enjoy reserved seating on the main floor, access to a pre-party with a fully hosted bar and hors d'oeuvres from Spurrier’s Gridiron Grill, and entry to the After Party sponsored by Verizon, featuring dancing and desserts. Entry for Gala guests will be through the main entrance.
Concert Experience:
Concert ticket holders will have reserved seating in the Balcony and Mezzanine, with access to a cash bar serving beer and wine starting one hour before the show and continuing throughout the performance. Entry for concert ticket holders will be through the east staircase.
For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, visit here. Sponsorships are also available. Please contact TheKeithWatson@gmail.com for details.
A Legacy of Impact: Over $5 Million Raised and Donated
Since its inception, Lyrics for Life has raised more than $5 million for children’s cancer research and treatment, including $700,000 for STOP! Children’s Cancer in Gainesville, and over $600,000 for the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation. In addition, the event has supported various other organizations, including the Children’s Cancer Center in Tampa and Camp Sunshine in Atlanta.
With over 15,000 children under the age of 19 diagnosed with cancer each year, continued support is crucial. While survival rates have improved, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death by disease among children.
For more information and to learn how you can support this important cause, visit https://www.lyricsforlife.org/
About Sister Hazel:
Originating from Gainesville, FL, Southern Rock Band Sister Hazel is made up of five skilled and experienced musicians. Their hit song "All for You" soared to the top of the adult alternative charts in the summer of 1997, driving their album to achieve platinum status. Since then, the band has established itself across rock, alternative, and country genres, with multiple entries on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. Known for their dedication to fans, Sister Hazel was a pioneer in the themed cruise and destination event industry with the launch of "The Rock Boat" and regularly hosts unique fan-focused events such as the “Hazelnut Hang” and "Camp Hazelnut." They also maintain a strong social media presence with over a million followers. Beyond their musical activities, the band is committed to charitable efforts through “Lyrics For Life,” a nonprofit founded by lead singer Ken Block, has raised over five million dollars by bringing together musicians and celebrities for concerts and auctions to support cancer research and patient care.
About Lyrics For Life:
Lyrics for Life is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer. Sister Hazel frontman, Ken Block, and his band mates founded Lyrics for Life in memory of Ken’s younger brother, Jeffrey, who ultimately lost his four-year battle with cancer that started at age 14. The charity unites musicians and celebrities for concert events, auctions, and other fundraising efforts. The monies raised are donated to groups that are working to find a cure, as well as those aiming to enrich the lives of patients and their families. From research to summer camps and family support groups, we are surrounding this disease and conquering it from every angle. Artists participate in many ways, often by donating handwritten lyrics to one of their songs on anything from a simple sheet of paper to a surfboard to some other unique item, which we offer for auction at one of our Lyrics for Life events. Our team of musicians, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters set high goals for the future. We accept the challenge to find new ways of raising money and awareness and to help make each day a little brighter until there is a cure. http://www.lyricsforlife.org/
About Camp Hazelnut:
Decades of familiar, happy faces cover the walls in the dining hall of Camp Crystal Lake outside Gainesville, FL. Kids around the U.S. have been spending summers there for as long as anyone can remember, so when the Camp’s Director, Scott Burton, got word to the band that he would love to collaborate on an event, everyone loaded up the car and headed out for a visit. The conversation started simply as a family-focused Sister Hazel fan event—a weekend “summer camp” retreat with activities, bonfires, cabins, and, of course, music. When Sister Hazel decided to also invite some regional kids with cancer and their families, the idea took on a whole new meaning, and the weekend turned out to be far more powerful than anyone first imagined: so much so, that they decided to center future Camp Hazelnut events around these special kids and families. The Camp Hazelnut goal is simple: create a playful, safe, uplifting experience for kids and families navigating the overwhelming challenges of a cancer diagnosis. It's a place to simply get away and come together. The campers embark on a great exploration to discover (or rediscover!) the magic that can only be created at summer camp, and the band is right there alongside them every step of the way, leading activities, playing acoustic campfire sing-alongs, sharing, giggling, and having a blast. http://www.lyricsforlife.org/camp-hazelnut
About The Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation:
The Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation provides financial support to qualified cancer patients in the state of Florida for expenses such as rent or mortgage, car payments and utility bills. By giving patients peace of mind in knowing that their bills are being paid while they are undergoing treatment, the FCS Foundation allows them to concentrate on what really matters – fighting cancer. Due to the generosity of the Florida Cancer Specialists physicians in covering all overhead expenses for the Foundation, 100% of donations received go directly towards paying the essential non-medical living expenses of an adult battling cancer. The Foundation is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization and located at 5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210, Bradenton, FL 34211. Learn more about the FCS Foundation at: FCSF.org. For more information, call 941.677.7186 or email Events@FLCancer.com.
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