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"We want this to continue to help the city, the town, the state, and just help people in general."

The band hope the event can continue on for years.

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way.

Fiddle player and vocalist for Alabama, Jeff Cook, has Parkinson’s disease. Cook found out four years ago but just recently shared the news. Alabama members Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry were by his side when he read a prepared statement saying he’ll step back from his duties with the band on April 29. According to The Boot, his loss of balance and coordination, as well as tremors makes it too frust