An annual music fundraiser in memory of a Chilliwack nurse and her unborn baby who died of cancer is back at the end of August.
'Skreagfest Six' a two-day event in support of the BC Cancer Foundation – and in honour of Sarah Penner – returns on Aug. 30 and 31.
The Chilliwack emergency-room nurse was eight months pregnant with her first child when she lost the baby in April 2019. She later found out she had an unspecified gynecological cancer. She died three months later on July 13, 2019 at the age of 35.
The name 'Skreagfest' comes from Sarah’s maiden name Kreager. Using her first initial and last name, she was known as ‘Skreags’ on social media. When she was sick and in the hospital, the inaugural Skreagfest was planned for August 2019. Initially, the goal was to raise funds to help her and husband Mark Penner as she stayed in hospital undergoing cancer treatment.
Sarah died just a few weeks before Skreagfest and so the funds were donated to the Chilliwack Hospice Society and the oncology department instead.
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Skreagfest has continued every year since 2019, with funds now going to the BC Cancer Foundation.
This year's event is at 1st Fairfield Scouts Hall and will feature many musicians and bands including: Theremin Man, The Bobby's, Slugger, A Canadian Werewolf In, Ok Vancouver Ok, and many more.
There will be a pre-party on Friday, Aug. 30 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and the main music event is set for Saturday, Aug. 31 from noon to 11 p.m. where there will be acoustic music during the day and bands in the evening.
Beer will be available by Bricklayer Brewing, and food by The Fuzzy Pickle. There's also a 50/50 draw and prizes to be won.
Skreagfest Six is Aug. 30 and 31 at 1st Fairfield Scouts Hall (47130 Hope River Rd.).
Admission is by donation.
