Friends of Benedetto, Benny, or Dad unite. Benny has driven the beat of many an act in the past, but the time has come for us to pick up the beat. Just temporarily though. He’s recently undergone some intestinal surgery, and he is now awaiting test results. So future treatment is possible, and it will be a bridge crossed at that time. Today though, we call upon you to start beating the drum for Benny. We’re not asking you to pull off Joe Morello's 5/4 time on Dave Brubeck's hit Take Five.

Just three things:

1. Share this link far and wide. You never know who can do the second thing.

2. Give up that pumpkin spice latte for one day and donate that $6 to Benny. You have black coffee? $3. You say you’re a quad salted Venti with oat milk type? Awesome! Toss that $14.50 towards Benny and Fam.

3. Routine screenings save lives, do it.

3(b) Hug your family and friends.

The Cannons are the sole recipients of the funds and have linked their financial institution to this GoFundMe.

I’m a friend and coworker of Benny's, Mike Weaver. I personally thank all of you for your support of an awesome drummer, great employee, good friend, rad dad, and a supportive husband. No one likes to put these fundraisers out for themselves, so I’ve taken the initiative to do so. You’re welcome, Benny, and that’s all the thanks I need.