June 25 Plate Lunch Fundraiser & Open Mic Night for a Cause

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JUNE 25 PLATE LUNCH FUNDRAISER & OPEN MIC NIGHT FOR A CAUSE

Help Cisco’s Dion Fink Fundraise for a Life-Saving Kidney Transplant

EASTLAND, Texas—On Sunday, June 25, chow down or perform (or both!) for a good cause at a Plate Lunch Fundraiser plus Open Mic Night at The Lumber Yard Event Center in Eastland. From 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or while supplies last), enjoy smoked pork loin or chicken with sides, a drink, and dessert for a suggested $15 donation to the national nonprofit Help Hope Live in honor of Robert “Dion” Fink as he fundraises for a life-saving kidney transplant.

Fundraiser Details

When: Sunday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or while supplies last!)

Where: The Lumber Yard Event Center (313 West Main Street, Eastland, TX 76448)

What: Plate lunch fundraiser plus Open Mic Night for local singers and musicians!

Food: Smoked Pork Loin or Smoked Chicken with sides, a drink, and dessert.

Cost: Suggested donation of $15

Contact: Robert “Dion” Fink at 254-433-2326 or dionfink@yahoo.com

Can’t Make It? Make a donation online anytime at: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/18492/

Dion’s Story

In 2006, Cisco resident Dion was unexpectedly diagnosed with the rare auto-immune disease granulomatosis with polyangiitis. In 2019, a disease flare-up left him with profound hearing loss in both ears and severe damage to his kidneys. He is currently preparing for a life-changing kidney transplant.

When Dion realized the massive potential cost of a kidney transplant, which can easily exceed $440,000 before insurance, he turned to the trusted nonprofit Help Hope Live to fundraise.

His generous community has already raised over $12,500 towards his $50,000 goal!

Unlike a GoFundMe campaign, donations to Help Hope Live in Dion’s honor are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and all funds raised will be managed by the nonprofit to cover verified medical and related expenses. Help Hope Live verifies medical and financial need for every patient. Funds raised will not jeopardize his eligibility for state-based benefits.

Donations to Help Hope Live are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and all funds raised will be managed by the nonprofit to cover verified medical and related expenses. Help Hope Live verifies medical and financial need for every patient.

Help Hope Live is a national nonprofit that specializes in engaging communities in secure, tax-deductible fundraising campaigns for people who need a transplant or are affected by a catastrophic injury or illness. Since 1983, campaigns organized by Help Hope Live have raised over $172 million to pay patient expenses. ###