Local business City Slickers Bar & Grill, 59 Main St., Batavia, will host a fundraiser this Saturday evening from 8 until closing for Buddy Oderkirk Jr., a 19 year old Batavia resident who was diagnosed this spring with a rare form of cancer known as alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. All tips during the night will be go toward Buddy’s medical costs and treatments.
He has been undergoing an intense regimen of chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries since being diagnosed. Even with medical insurance the family has endured thousands of dollars of out of pocket expenses. A positive attitude and generosity of patrons from the community, he will overcome this very aggressive childhood cancer.
This event is sponsored by Hair Studio 242 and there will be music by Digitill Media Arts during the evening.
There is a Staying Strong for Buddy Facebook page and also a Go Fund Me account, too, to help him out. Donations can also be sent at any time Advanced Podiatry Associates: Canzoneri Joseph, DPM, 2 State St., Batavia NY 14020, or call the office at 585-343-8150
Pictured above (from left) is Ken Mistler, owner of City Slickers, along with his guest bartenders Taylor Maurer – hairdresser, April Paille -- owner/ hairdresser of Studio 242, Mark Paille, Chiropractor Tom Mazurkiewicz, and bartender Melissa LeSage (not pictured is Dr. Joe Canzoneri).
