Music for a good cause
Submitted by Doug Thompson on March 3, 2008 - 3:08am.
Area musicians donated their time and talent for a worthy cause at the Floyd Country Store Saturday night -- a benefit concert for The Heart of Virginia foundation, a mental-health awareness organization founded by Tommy Edwards (right), the former Virginia Tech football star who battled depression and brain injury from a skateboarding accident.
Organizers say the event raised over $600 for the charity and provided the audience with music not only from Edwards but Bernie Coveney's Natural Selection (above), No Strings Attached and Blue Mule (below).
Tech football fans remember Edwards, who was known as "Touchdown Tommy" during is days with the Hokies in the 1990s. He scored a record four touchdowns in one game in 1993. Now he wants fans to remember those who died at Virginia Tech in the shootings on April 16, 2007.
Music for a Good Cause
Thanks, Doug, for your coverage and many thanks to all the local merchants & sponsors of the "Senti-MENTAL Journey" Benefit Concert. Special thanks to the Crenshaws at the Floyd Country Store, all of the performers, and Dr. Garry Collins, who did a wonderful job with the sound. Everyone has been very supportive of this worthy cause.
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