Music for Matthew: Benefit Concert for Matthew Long

RALEIGH, N.C. - Oct. 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Tir Na Nog Irish Pub in Raleigh is proud to present a benefit performance by Hymn for Her, Blanko Basnet, Old Quarter, and Jack the Radio on Sunday, October 20^th. Proceeds from the concert, raffle prizes, and 10% of all food sales between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.  will benefit the family of Matthew Long, a four month old boy in immediate need of a liver transplant, to help cover non-insured medical and non-medical expenses associated with the liver transplant.

Tir na nOg Irish Pub 218 South Blount Street Raleigh 27601

Matthew was born on May 29^th 2013, and diagnosed with a rare type of Urea Cycle Disorder called OTC Deficiency. In Matthew’s case, this manifested in an extreme way that is difficult to treat through diet and medication alone. The first thirty four days of Matthew’s life were spent at the local children’s hospital and included several weeks in the intensive care unit, four rounds of dialysis, countless blood transfusions, and over a dozen individual medications. Due to two rapid onset, very extreme hyperammonemic episodes, Matthew has been recommended for liver transplantation by his doctors, and is currently awaiting for a matching liver to come available.

Doors at 7 p.m. on the night of the performance. A suggested $5 donation will be accepted at the door, with raffle tickets for various prizes available inside.

For information on event or how you can help contact

Annie Nice @ Tir Na nOg

annie@tnnirishpub.com

or Jed Gant at New Raleigh

jedidiahgant@gmail.com

For more information about Matthew and his story, see his webpage and blog

http://www.healingmatthew.com/