Background

KISS Cancer Goodbye is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.  The first year of the event was 2022 and was held in Nashville, TN at SIR Studios and was an evening only, live streamed performance.  

In 2023, KISS Cancer Goodbye  partnered with Harvest House and relocated to Sarasota, Fl.  with the event being held the weekend of October 13-14th, 2023. It was expanded to two days and included in person live music, comedy and other activities.  Performers included Bruce Kulick, Ace Frehley and many other amazing musicians.  

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Between KISS Cancer Goodbye I & II, we have raised and donated over $100,000 to the American Cancer Society for the fight against cancer!

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For 2024, KCG will be expanded to 3 days (12/6-12/8).  In addition to live music and comedy, a Fan Expo will be added.  The Fan Expo will be open all 3 days and will include some of the biggest names in KISS memorabilia including KISS Army Warehouse, KISS Replicas, KLA, KISS Army Spain and more.   It will also include opportunities to meet and get autographs and pictures with many of our musical artists.

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The weekend will also be interlaced with charitable raffles and other fundraising activities. In order to maximize charitable fundraising, the event will include both in person viewing and live streaming during portions of the event.

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This year we are also challenging ourselves to find ways to not only continue to raise funds the fight against cancer, but we also want to provide more education about cancer risks and create a stronger message about the importance of getting checked for early signs of cancer.  

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For 2024, the Harvest House of Sarasota will again be our presenting partner for KISS Cancer Goodbye.  Neil Davis and Dale Walter will be working directly with the Harvest House to ensure the event is again a big success.   

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Harvest House is a long standing, highly regarded not-for-profit organization in Sarasota, Fl. that provides housing and recovery programs for vets, battered women and other individuals in need.  They also operate the Harvest Church which is a non-denomination religious organization.

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KISS Cancer Goodbye will be held on Harvest House campus located at 3650 17th Street, Sarasota, Fl.  In early 2023, Harvest completed construction of its new state of the art community center adjacent to its existing facility called the Venue.  It includes an elevated stage, high-end PA system, advanced lighting system, 16 ft video wall and built in live streaming package.