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Benefit concert for wounded Iraq War Veteran

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DELMAR, NY – A benefit concert will be held on Saturday in Delmar to raise money for a wounded US Air Force Tech Sargent.

Tech Sgt. Joseph Wilkinson suffers from degenerative nerve damage, also known as Gulf War Syndrome. The Iraq War Veteran is now unable to walk.

Rolling Thunder NY5 and the We Care Ride have teamed up to raise money for a handicap accessible home for him and his family.

The concert on Saturday will be held at the Blanchard American Legion Post #1040 located at 16 W. Poplar Drive in Delmar from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is $20.00 a person. Local legends Acoustic Fire and House of Vice will perform and a DJ will play between sets. Food and beverages will be available for most of the day.

For more information: www.home4joe.com

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