The Christmas Magic fundraiser was hastily organized through Facebook to raise money for Terri-Lynn and Van Russell after his recent double organ transplant in Halifax.
Close friend and fellow singer Elaine Boulanger came to the rescue organizing the show at Portland United Church since her friend is with her husband while he recuperates.
She tells us the expenses that go along with that with her being self-employed and caring for Van at this time will be insurmountable.
Boulanger adds her friends in the music community want to do whatever they can to help her.
As of Friday, nearly $6000 was raised for the Russells from the 400 people who came to the concert.
(photo courtesy of Joseph Comeau)
