There will be a benefit show and auction on Sunday March 7, at
Shirley, a Taney County resident and 17-year employee of Shoney’s Restaurants, was first diagnosed with cancer in 1983, then again in 1990, 2000 and 2004. With her insurance no longer covering her treatments, friends and co-workers are teaming together to help raise money to cover her medical bills. “Shirley is one of the toughest, most brave and caring people I know,” says Randy Patton, Area Director for Shoney’s Restaurants.
Tim Hadler, the star of Hank Williams Revisited, will be performing along with several other local entertainers. Many items from local businesses have been donated and will be auctioned throughout the show. As money is raised, checks will be written and made payable to the organization performing Shirley’s treatments. The IMAX Entertainment Complex will match all donations up to $5,000. Everyone is invited to attend this free show.
Anyone interested in helping with this cause, please send donations to Shoney’s, c/o Shirley Hatchett Fund, 1950 W. Highway 76, Branson, MO 65616. For more information, contact Barbara Dinger at (417) 335-6855.