In Concert for Cancer 2026 – Year in Review

15 YEARS OF MUSIC, GENEROSITY, & HOPE

For 15 years, In Concert for Cancer has brought people together through the transformative power of music, creating unforgettable experiences that unite and uplift cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers, and communities.

Our anniversary year was especially meaningful. With sold-out benefit concerts in Seattle and Charlotte, we welcomed new friends, celebrated with longtime supporters, and shared the joy of music while making our greatest annual gift yet.

Thanks to the collective generosity of our ICFC family, we have donated a record-breaking $175,000 in 2026, bringing our total charitable giving to $675,000.

These gifts provide a safety net for cancer patient families and advance innovative cancer treatments and lifesaving research. Behind every gift is a community of passionate supporters, artists, volunteers, and friends who believe in the difference we can make together.

A BEAUTIFUL YEAR OF GIVING

Our 2026 gifts support three extraordinary organizations:

Seattle Children’s
Helping cancer patient families with emergency resources, easing financial burdens so they can focus on caring for their children when it matters most.

UW Medicine’s Cancer Vaccine Institute
Advancing innovative cancer vaccines, treatments, and research that offer hope for a cancer-free future.

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
Supporting the Patient Special Needs Fund, helping cancer patients and their families meet essential needs and ease financial burdens during cancer care.

SEATTLE — A JOYFUL 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On September 28, our ICFC family filled Seattle’s Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley for a sold-out celebration of the music of Earth, Wind & Fire.

Eric Benét, Kenny Lattimore, Mindi Abair, and Judith Hill, joined by special guest Dave Koz and an extraordinary band, brought these beloved songs to life. From the opening notes of “Let’s Groove” to the joyful finale of “September,” the room was filled with love, energy, and numerous standing ovations.

Together with our auctions and fundraising festivities, this unforgettable celebration made possible our $125,000 gift, shared equally between Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine’s Cancer Vaccine Institute.

CHARLOTTE — A NEW COMMUNITY, A SHARED PURPOSE

On July 27, we celebrated our East Coast debut with a sold-out benefit concert at Charlotte’s Middle C Jazz.

Kenny Lattimore and Mindi Abair delivered a heartfelt and uplifting evening of music, welcoming a wonderful new community into our ICFC family. The warmth and generosity shared made our inaugural Charlotte celebration feel like the beginning of something very special.

Thanks to our Charlotte community and ICFC principal supporters, we proudly made our inaugural $50,000 gift to Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, supporting cancer patients and their families.

CHARLOTTE VIP RECEPTION — NEW FRIENDS, WARM WELCOMES

The evening before our Middle C Jazz concert, ICFC board member Derek Bullard and his wife, LaVon, welcomed us into their stunning home for a lovely private VIP reception. Mindi Abair and Kenny Lattimore joined in the fun as we met and mingled with new friends, many of whom would be joining us at the concert. It was a beautiful way to begin our inaugural Charlotte celebration!

VIP WINE & MUSIC EVENT — FRIENDSHIP AT THE FOUR SEASONS

On September 27, we gathered at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle for our sold-out VIP wine and music celebration, hosted by saxophonist and ICFC board member Mindi Abair and her husband, wine expert Eric Guerra.

This intimate gathering offered a joyful opportunity to connect, enjoy world-class wine and music, and share time with friends before the following evening’s anniversary concert.

A beloved part of our Seattle festivities, the VIP experience celebrates the friendships at the heart of ICFC while giving our fundraising a meaningful lift.

EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES — GENEROSITY IN ACTION

Our live and online anniversary auctions gave supporters even more ways to participate, with remarkable experiences and one-of-a-kind music treasures generously donated by our ICFC family.

From iconic artist-signed instruments to a James Bond–style weekend, a veranda cabin for two on the Dave Koz & Friends cruise to Latin America, and a week-long stay in an oceanfront condo in Maui, each a brought excitement to our festivities and helped turn generosity into meaningful support for those touched by cancer.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed. Every act of kindness helped make this beautiful year of community and giving possible.

THANK YOU, DEAR ICFC FAMILY, FOR 15 VERY SPECIAL YEARS!

What began with a belief in the power of music has grown into a generous community united by friendship, compassion, and hope.

To our board of directors, team, artists, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who continues to cheer us on: thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this anniversary year so special.

Together, we continue to make a meaningful difference and create countless moments of joy and connection along the way.

With love and gratitude,
Michele, Jeff, and your Team ICFC