Nearly a month has passed since Texas was hit with a deadly flood along the Guadalupe River. With the death toll rising to over 130 people, the state continued to work around the clock, restoring power and hoping to offer support to those impacted by the flood. As families not only assess the damage but mourn those they loved and cherished, country stars like George Strait, Miranda Lambert, and others produced benefit concerts. And with Cross Canadian Ragweed adding their name to the list, the band not only supported the victims but also the first responders.
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On August 23rd, Cross Canadian Ragweed will take the stage at McLane Stadium at Baylor University. But unlike the band’s other performances, this concert will focus on giving back to the victims of the Texas flood. But outside of the victims, the band also wanted to celebrate the first responders who continued to search for missing people.
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Cross Canadian Ragweed Sets Aside 200 Tickets For First Responders
With the first responders not afraid to put their lives on the line for the victims, Cross Canadian Ragweed set aside 200 tickets for those brave individuals. Although a small token of appreciation, the flood hit home for both Cody Canada and Jeremy Plato, who have lived in Texas for the past two decades.
As for fans who wanted to purchase a ticket to the concert, the general sale will take place on August 1st, at 10:00 a.m.
Among the places hit hardest by the flood was Camp Mystic, which lost over 20 campers and counselors. Releasing their last statement on July 12th, the camp wrote, “We want to take time as we continue to grieve the loss of our precious girls, to thank all of our counselors that embodied the Mystic Spirit and put their campers first as they guided them to safety. There are many counselors and others that we claim as heroes that night and we will be forever grateful.”
While Americans came together to help support the victims through the tragedy, Cross Canadian Ragweed hoped to spread both support and a good time. “Proceeds will go directly to charities supporting Texas flood victims—so your good time does some real good.”
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