Bluegrass for Billy

In 2006, friends of the late Billy Reed elected to honor his memory by setting up the event Bluegrass for Billy http://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/b-sides-bluegrass-fest-to-honor-simple-selfless-guy/article_a83c5e02-80aa-5feb-8b6d-09c404e7429e.html. Money raised through the three days of bluegrass music will go to the Bill Reed Music Scholarship Fund and the American Cancer Society.
William Carl Reed was born in 1949 and raised just south of Clay City in Middlebury, Indiana. After serving in the Vietnam War, he took up residence in Saline City with his family.  For more than 30 years, Billy enjoyed playing bass, guitar and mandolin, but most of all, he was best known for playing the banjo. He enjoyed jamming with pickers of all ages and skill levels. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2005 and died seven months later.  Bill Reed passed away in Aug. 2005 from lung cancer. Friends of the deceased Billy Reed have found a way to honor and cherish his memory.  Admission and parking are free, but donations to the scholarship fund, items for raffle and silent auction are needed (The Brazil Times).
Bluegrass for Billy has been going on every year since 2006.  I knew some of the bands that played. My stepdad Bruce was in few bands including "Dewey, Cheatem & How" and "Vicki N Crew".  My Uncle Donnie played in the band "Birch Creek".  I have not heard if they were going to have it again this year (2014).  It is an event where pickers can get together and jam.  Also you can listen to bands play on stage.  I really enjoy going especially when the weather is nice.  I hope they continue to have it.  It is for a great cause. 
I always wanted to put together some kind of bluegrass benefit concert event for the American Cancer Society.  I wanted to do this because my mother passed away of cancer and my dad has cancer.  Also some of my family members and friends have passed away from cancer.  I would do it in their memory.  This is one of my big goals in my life.