Concert for Aimee

A group of students from Brisbane Water Secondary College have organised a special concert to raise money for Year 8 student Aimee Bliss who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Students are hoping to ease the financial stress on Aimee and her family due to expensive medical costs associated with treating her disease.

After hearing of Aimee's situation from a family friend, the college's decided to help take away some of the stress from her family during this difficult time.

Student Representative Council president Alexandra Irving said the students had come up with a fund-raising event that would attract all students at the college and young people on the Peninsula to get involved.

"To support Aimee, our school will be holding a musical night on Wednesday, March 10, featuring bands such as No Pressure, Teal, One Minute of Living and Mind Priorities as well as a range of acoustic performers," she said.

"Unfortunately, Aimee will not be able to attend the event due to undergoing treatment but I'm sure she would be very appreciative of our efforts to help out her family.

"This is sure to be a fun and entertaining night out for all young people in the area, although people of all ages are more than welcome to attend to support the cause."

Alexandra Irving said a number of Peninsula businesses had been approached in the lead-up to the concert and many had jumped on board to show their support and assistance to Aimee and her family.

College principal Mr Steve Harris said the college staff were proud of the efforts of the SRC in supporting one of its fellow students and their family in a time of great need.

"The college endorses this initiative wholeheartedly and appreciates any support you may be able to provide."

The Concert for Aimee will be held at the Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus Hall from 5.30pm.

Tickets are available for $5 per person and are available at both campus offices and at the door on the night.

Letter, 5 Mar 2010 Alexandra Irving, BWSC