X Guitarist Billy Zoom Gets Sweet Relief In Cancer Fight
. Zoom was recently diagnosed with and began treatment for an aggressive form of bladder cancer. His band and manager immediate launched a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than the original goal of $50,000 in a few short days. We were sent these details about Sweet Relief: "The program was created to assist individuals with long term expenses and treatment for cancer and other severe illnesses or disabilities. Program services include guidance on medical bills and insurance plans as well as after care patient resources. Sweet Relief will also assist with fundraising events, managing contributions and providing charitable tax receipts." Executive Director at Sweet Relief Rob Max had this to say, "X and Billy Zoom have been amazing supporters of our cause to assist musicians for the past two decades. We are grateful and honored to be working with Billy and his family." Find more details about Billy's fund here. While Zoom undergoes treatment, the band had announced that they will be honoring their summer tour commitments and have recruited Jesse Dayton (Waylon Jennings, Supersuckers) to fill in for Zoom at the upcoming dates. X "How I Learned My Lesson Tour" Dates:
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