Rochester Sicko Gives Back!

Last year's December to Remember event– a seasonal music celebration held at Pineapple Jacks restaurant and bar in Gates, NY – netted three very large bags of new toys and over $1,400 for kids at Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong. This year, the night is set for making magic and music again on Saturday, Dec. 2. Pineapple Jacks, located at 507 Spencerport Road in Gates, will feature tunes ranging from rock and roll to heavy metal, delivering 10 hours of local talent from at least nine bands. You can view the event flyer here.

"I'm a dad myself – to a 9-year-old guitarist, actually – so I know the importance of helping kids, especially kids staying in hospital over the holidays,” said John Paradiso of God-Rot, the event's organizer. “A music benefit that would ultimately work to brighten their stay just made sense – especially after last year's overwhelming success and everyone insisting that I `must do this again next year.'”

The night will bring raffles, giveaways and of course, non-stop music starting at 4 p.m. and running until 2 a.m. Admission is $10 at the door or a toy of equivalent value – both will be donated to the region's only children's hospital. Toys must be new and should not be gift-wrapped (please visit www.gchas.org for specifications on what can and cannot be accepted). For more information about December to Remember (sponsorship, band information, etc.), contact John Paradiso through his MySpace page. To learn how you can benefit Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong during the upcoming holiday season, please call Linda Dirksen at (585) 273-5939.

Sick Drummer & Hard Side Radio would like to thank John for his efforts and hard work. There are not enough words to describe the joy he helps bring to hospitalized children, especially during the Holiday season. We are honored and proud to be a part of this event!