Friends helping friends this Sunday

Branson entertainers Doug and Cheryl Gabriel have organized a special benefit for a fellow member of the entertainment community.

Friends Helping Friends is set for August 3. This fundraising event will feature the talent of Yakov Smirnoff, Billy Yates, SIX, Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris, The Duttons, Melody Hart and the All Star Band, and Doug Gabriel.  

There will also be a silent auction with many sought-after items on display prior to the concert.

Proceeds from the concert and the silent auction will go to vocalist Shelia Yeary, who is undergoing treatment for a rare form of brain cancer.

"This is an unforgettable afternoon of music and community as Branson's beloved entertainers unite to support Shelia and family," said Doug Gabriel. "She has sung on our stages, hugged our necks and prayed with many strangers. Now is your turn to give back through your kindness. Come be a part of something special."

Friends Helping Friends gets underway this Sunday, August 3. Doors open at 12:30 for the silent auction and the concert begins at 2 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $20 or more per person for the concert.

The event will be held at the Mansion Theatre on Branson's Expressway Lane.