SNAPSHOTS: A Night of Music for Kids with Crohn's Disease

Approximately 100 people attended the on Saturday at 9Lives.

The concert, spearheaded by Salinas resident Georgina Smith, was held to raise funds for Camp Oasis, a co-ed residential program that offers 24-hour medical care for kids with Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis.

The night was full of entertainment. There was a raffle, a photo shoot and live music by four bands performing Reggae-rock. Concert attendees enjoyed the sounds of Animo, Just Chill, Wasted Noise and Thrive.

"It was a good night, people had a good time. They really enjoyed themselves," 9Lives Co-owner Jorge Briones said.

Attendees came from near and afar to support the cause, with some people attending in support of loved ones who are currently living with the disease.

There was also a table with information on colon cancer that was setup by Thrive saxophonist and back-up vocalist Scotty Schipper. Schipper, 27, was educating guests about Unify to Thrive, a movement dedicated to eliminating the suffering and loss caused by colorectal cancer.

Schipper, who was recently diagnosed with Colon Cancer, said the Unify to Thrive campaign also aims to educate the public about the disease, which is typically found in 60-year-old men, but is becoming more common in younger populations.

To help raise money for cancer research, the band sells Unify to Thrive apparel online, and donates 100 percent of profits for research, Schipper said.