Mission Bell Tradewinds RV and MH Resort will be holding a Cancer Benefit Dance with Leslie Blasing on Saturday, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mission Bell Hall. The event will feature a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and food will be available for purchase.

The event is being held to help at least five residents who are fighting cancer and are currently undergoing treatments. They are battling things such as skin cancer, breast cancer, throat cancer, or colon cancer.

Park Manager Janice Crouch said she got involved because she was watching her residents struggle day to day with long days of treatments and some of them have no spouse to support them. Some travel hundreds of miles in search of special treatment and they need a helping hand.

“This money will help with travel expenses or medical bills, electrical bills, lot rent, or just something as simple as groceries,” said Crouch. “A few of them are still trying to work while taking treatments and sometimes it’s difficult for them to go to work. So, we want to ease their financial burden if we can.”

Crouch said they decided to ask Blasing because they knew she would draw a crowd. “She has graciously donated her time to help with this cause.”

Leslie Blasing said she remembers someone from the park calling her and asking how much she would charge for the event. She said, oh no, “You don’t have to pay me for this.”

“I’m all in,” said Leslie Blasing. “I am honored to do this.”

Blasing added that these are people that support her throughout the season, and it was her turn to support them during this time of need.
“If everyone would give back, the world would be a much better place.”

“As an entertainer, and just living here, you are part of this community,” she said. “It’s just part of giving back to my community. It’s in my DNA,” said Blasing. Adding that she has learned to be thankful, show gratitude, and give back whenever she can – something her parents did often.

“It’s all about giving people hope, showing them that people care,” she said. “And I feel so good doing it. You get back what you give.”
“It feels so good helping others – and it really doesn’t cost me anything.”

Crouch and Blasing both say the same thing – it’s about showing them they are not alone.

“I just can’t stand seeing people suffering from something so horrible, alone, no family close by,” said Blasing.

“We want to show them they are not alone,” said Crouch. “Cancer does not discriminate, and we think this is a great way to show our support for our residents.

“I have lost loved ones to cancer,” Crouch continued. “I have family and friends who are fighting cancer, and NO ONE should have to fight cancer alone. So, it’s important we keep helping those in need and giving to cancer research and find a cure.”

Tickets are $6 at the door. Mission Bell is located at 1711 E. Business Hwy. 83 in Mission. Call (956) 585-4833 for more information.

Come out and support those who are fighting to live.