A Milton man is once again drumming for Parkinson’s research.
This month, professional drummer Kevin Farmer will be holding a 12-hour drumathon, called Drums for Parkinson’s, to raise money. This will be the third year for the fundraiser. He says the annual event started because of other events being cancelled in 2020.
The goal this year is the same as last year: $20,000. Farmer says he fell short of the goal last year by a few thousand dollars, so he’s hoping this year will be different and he can achieve his lofty expectations.
What does he have in store for 2022? Viewers can expect lots of surprises.
Farmer and his family have personally been affected by Parkinson’s, which is why they’ve been so active in fundraising for a cure. Kevin’s father Alan has been living with the disease for about 17 years now. There isn’t a cure just yet, which is why it’s important to continue fundraising and supporting the cause.
In the past, the event was held in Farmer’s basement, which he says was convenient, but gets crowded with live guests. With the help of House of Chords, he will be broadcasting the livestream from one of their studios.
Drums for Parkinson’s will be on Sunday, August 28th. The drumathon will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 9:00 p.m.. It will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch. You can learn more about the fundraiser here.
