The University of North Carolina Graduate Student Association cordially invites you to our Fall Benefit Concert to support The Champ Foundation and find a cure for Pearson Syndrome. The event is Sunday, November 13 from 1:00-5:00pm at Second Wind Cafe in Carrboro North Carolina (118 E. Main St.)

To buy tickets online, make a $10 donation and you will receive an email from The Champ Foundation with your ticket! You can present your emailed ticket at Second Wind Cafe.

The Fall Benefit Concert is featuring four local bands, plus a local improv group. The time line is:

1:00 to 1:40 PM: Some Antics

1:50 to 2:15 PM: Mavis Beacon--DSI Improv

2:25 to 3:10 PM: Durham Ukulele Orchestra

3:20 to 4:05 PM: Brant Kay

4:15 to 5 PM: Blue Star Travelers

Pearson Syndrome (PS) is a multi-system disease caused by a deletion in mitochondrial DNA. The hallmark features are sideroblastic anemia and pancreatic insufficiency. PS is often fatal in infancy. In addition to the hematological and pancreatic symptoms, PS can impair the heart, kidneys, eyes, ears and brain. Survivors develop Kearns-Sayre Syndrome.

If you have any questions about this event, email abbya@live.unc.edu!