Jon Papandrew has been the Operations Manager at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom for more than a decade. His face has been the first to welcome each and every artist to Hampton Beach, his hand has been the last to bid them farewell as they hit the road to the next gig.

Jon was recently diagnosed with Stage IV liver cancer. It has metastasized to his bones. Needless to say, the diagnosis has been devastating not only for Jon, but for his family, his friends and the entire Casino Ballroom community. In addition to the physical and emotional toil, Jon is faced with the incredible burden of affording cancer treatment. The tables have turned and Jon needs the help of the community like never before.

On Thursday, August 20, the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom will be holding a benefit for Jon featuring live music by Little Feat. Proceeds from the show will go directly to the Papandrew family.  If you would like to help out its simple, just buy a ticket to the show and have a great time. If you would like to donate directly to the Papandrew family you may do so by sending the donation to:

The Jon Papandrew Relief Fund
Banknorth
c/o Ms. Kelli Plante
Service Manager
P.O. Box 243
Rye, New Hampshire 03870

Your kindness and generosity are appreciated during this difficult time.

Update:  Now, thanks to so many generous donations, a silent auction has been added to the event and will run from 6pm to 9pm the night of the show.  Items include:

- Fender Guitar signed by both George Thorogood and Jonny Lang
- Epiphone Guitar signed by Joe Bonamassa
- 160GB iPod
- Autographed Little Feat foam core show poster
- Red Sox tickets
- 10' Sea Kayak
- 6 pack of skybox suite tickets to the show of your choice
- 6 pack of tickets to Water Country
- Weber Grill
- Maridian Snowboard
  And much, much more…..