Hundreds gathered lakeside in Dawson Springs on Saturday, October 11, for a record-breaking Bluegrass on Beshear fundraiser, supporting pregnancy care centers across the region.
Event organizers, Laura and Jeff Smith, shared some background information about how Bluegrass on Beshear began. Laura, who is from Crittenden County, said that after her husband Jeff retired 15 years ago, they moved back to western Kentucky, and she became inspired after doing some research on pregnancy care centers.
click to download audioShe added that their lakeside home inspired the catchy name, Bluegrass on Beshear.
Laura said the event helps fund pregnancy care centers throughout the area.
click to download audioThe event offered a wide range of music—gospel, country, and bluegrass—with performances by Grand Harmony, South Union, Lighthouse Vocal Band, Chris Rogers & the Kentucky Troubadours, and some other familiar local favorites.
Laura and Jeff shared that Bright Life Farms in Caldwell County has opened the event every year.
click to download audioThey said this year’s event attracted about 500 attendees and raised a record $55,000, with donations still open until early November.
click to download audioThey also noted that the Knights of Columbus supports the fundraiser with its Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) matching program.
click to download audioLaura pointed out that what makes this fundraiser so unique is the matching donations from the donor and the Knights of Columbus. Jeff added that, over the past twelve years of hosting the event, they’ve raised more than $300,000 to support pregnancy centers.
Donations to the Pickin’ Life project, a registered non-profit, can be made by credit card at www.bluegrassonbeshear.com. For more information about check donations, call Laura Smith at (270) 399-5018, or send an email to jlamsmith@aol.com.
