David Bronson Fundraiser

Dear friends and colleagues,

September 5th of this year, I was cruising right along, working a lot, trying to do everything (as usual!), and stressing a lot. Looking back, I'm surprised I didn't blow a gasket sooner!

September 6th, it was a regular day like any other, out running errands, getting stuff done, when suddenly I thought I was having a stroke. I was within a mile of Eisenhower hospital and didn’t want to take any chances, so I drove right over, walked into the ER and they took me right in. After several tests and scans within 24 hours, it was determined that I had a tumor in my brain. Within a week, I went through an extensive brain surgery to have the tumor removed.

For the next 29 days I remained in the hospital and rehab, followed by a couple of weeks bumbling around trying to get organized. I also happened to be moving at the same time, in addition to trying to hang on to my cymbal gig. (That should be fine BTW).

They got all of the tumor perfectly. I had an amazing surgeon, However, this type of cancer is an aggressive one, so they have to stay on top of it, through at the very least, July of 2023 so far. 

I’m now heading into 6 weeks of chemo and radiation. Scary stuff, as I rarely even take an aspirin. Is it going to kick my ass? I don't know….

To me, it feels like chasing a ghost… but if it comes back, I'm screwed. 

So, I'll be a good citizen and do what they say at this point. Though there are many opinions in play, I'm sticking with the advice of my Oncologist for now, with whom I am very comfortable with.

(I fired my first one…… Some things haven't changed, lol!)

So, I've never done this…. but this is quite an expensive undertaking!

I'm getting organized and I should be fine, but I'm burning through money like a drunken sailor!

My housing in the Palm Springs area during season is brutal, only further exacerbated by having to have Radiation treatments 5 days a week down here.

I can't drive due to the meds and whatever else I'm facing.

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to play any gigs for a while, as my immune system will be trashed….. not to mention, the meds are quite expensive. Though I have great insurance, I don't have prescription insurance. I'll have it starting in 2023.

So, this is my story in a nutshell.  

I know a lot of my friends are grinding it financially as it is…. And if that's the case, please don't worry about it!

Thank you all for your love and support during these past few weeks,

You have no idea how much this has meant to me!

All the best,

DB