“We are happy to partner with Cenla Broadcasting to bring this event to Central Louisiana,” said Charla Ducote, Rapides Regional Medical Center’s vice president of marketing and public relations. “Rapides Cancer Center has been providing cancer care for Central Louisiana families for decades. This is our chance to celebrate our patient successes while raising money for a great cause.” The event will include songs of inspiration and hope as well as a cash bar and silent auction featuring a signed “Trailer Choir” guitar, tour jacket and guitar signed by Toby Keith. Doors open at 6:00pm. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
Crystal grew up in Rapides Parish and lived here until she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a career in music. She joined the trio Trailer Choir in 2007 and the group was discovered and signed to Toby Keith’s record label, “Show Dog-Universal.” The trio now tours nationally. “When my mom was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer in 2009, it was an incredibly confusing and frightening time for our family,” said Crystal Hoyt, who recently attended the American Cancer Society’s Open House at Rapides Cancer Center. “There is so much information to absorb in a short period of time – and it’s difficult to know where to find help and support on a subject you never think you’ll be dealing with.