A childhood friend of Kristi Yamaguchi’s husband (Bret Hedican), died on March 2, 2008 of a brain tumor leaving behind a wife and two young children.  The friend, Patrick Brandt, was only 37 years old.

In an effort to help the family, Kristi and Bret are hosting a fundraiser on August 21, called The Patrick Brandt Live Life, Give Love Celebration.  It will be a benefit concert and silent auction at The Myth Nightclub in Maplewood, Minnesota.

Rob Thomas (I LOVE him) headlines the show.  The show will also feature performances by Dancing pros Mark Ballas and Derek Hough’s band, Almost Amy. Yamaguchi and Ballas, Dancing‘s season six champs, will also perform a dance or two. 

People has posted a website if you want to know more about this event:  www.livelifegivelove.com. 

Below is a picture of Kristi, her husband Bret and their two girls.  I’ve also included the picture of the Brandt famil.  It is so nice to see people like Kristi and her husband Bret give back and make a difference.

Our thoughts and prayers to the Brandt family.

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