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| George Mraz - Rally For Recovery Fund - Another Surgery Today  George MrazRally For Recovery Fund Another Surgery Today Dec. 15 As Camilla Mraz writes today on Facebook: "Good morning friends! My husband George Mraz is having another complicated eye surgery today. Positive thoughts and energy would be appreciated . Thank you very much." This is George Mraz, a world class bassist with decades of exceptional musical work as both a soloist and alongside others such as Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson and many many more. Surviving pancreatic surgery, George now has five months of recovery ahead. With the unexpected complications, bills and very costly medications we are setting a new goal to double the amount of contributors and reach a record 730 donors. Our hope is that we can restore George's spirit and physical strength so he can create music for us again for many years ahead. What an emotional year. Thank you for your love. We count on your donations now in our time of great need. So many of you are asking how we are doing, thank you so much. It has been a hard year with eight months on edge for George, and his recovery from pancreatic surgery and a heart attack. Many days we do not even have energy left to respond to you with our great thanks for your generosity. But please know we are very, very grateful and we could not survive without you. The George Mraz Rally for Recovery fund is keeping us alive and giving us strength at a time when we can not perform our music. Please understand that while our musical careers are on hold, we are in deep human and financial despair. In 2013, George Mraz formed the George Mraz Trio, with his wife Camilla on piano, alongside the talented percussionist, Anthony Pinciotti, and up until this point, enjoyed performances in festivals throughout Europe and prominent venues in New York City. George and Camilla now place their musical performances on hold and his wife puts all energy and time into George's full recovery. Since many friends, colleagues, and fans have asked how they can help support George we decided to open a go fund me account for those who want to help. Each vital donation made on this site will go directly to George and his family. And of course, any donation amount big or small will help, and every amount is greatly appreciated. It is never easy to ask for help, but this is a time when any amount would mean a world of difference. With that in mind, we invite you to perform the MRAZ Challenge, donate, or do both. Any support, in any form, in any amount will move us deeply toward the road to recovery. Please spread the word of the MRAZ Challenge and share this gofundme/georgemraz link / https://www.gofundme.com/2ndyn24 with as many as you can. It can go to those who love George Mraz, excellent music, Czechs, jazz, bass players, and helping others when life presents a difficult road. George is in a lot of pain and lost weight but is hopeful of a full recovery which the doctors predict in another 5 months. This December will bring another surgery for George. We know that the next 5 months will be slow and difficult and the fact that it will be a cold bleak New York winter does not lift our spirits. But you lift our spirits. When we reflect on the enormous love and the unbelieveable 365 friends and fans who have reached into their hearts and wallets to help us - we are moved beyond words. Thank you. Camilla Mraz and George Mraz Music Management team Help spread the word! Tweet it! Facebook! Tell your friends! write your comments about the article :: © 2016 Jazz News :: home page |