Mitchell Tenpenny & ACM Partner To Support Others
Platinum-selling recording artist Mitchell Tenpenny’s foundation the 10Penny Fund and ACM Lifting Lives are partnering to bring support to music industry colleagues impacted by cancer. Mitchell’s 10Penny Fund will make a $100,000 contribution to assist in 10 grants of $10,000 to individuals who require help covering essential medical bills, everyday household needs, and mental health support through ACM Lifting Lives’ Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund. Go to acmliftinglives.org or email liftinglives@acmcountry.com to seek help and find additional information.
For the fourth consecutive year, Mitchell will host a Cornhole Tournament in October on Music Row. 100% of the proceeds donated to the 10Penny Fund from the tournament will also go to ACM Lifting Lives to amplify the impact of support to country music professionals affected by cancer. For more information on the tournament or if you want to support, email kristen@redlightmanagement.com and Allie.vidunas@redlightmanagement.com. To donate and learn more: 10pennyfund.org.
“I have been too close to cancer too often,” said Mitchell. “I lost my dad in 2014 and my mom battled breast cancer a few years ago. Through their illnesses, I discovered how important mental health support was and how, along with good doctors and treatment plans, that factored into their cancer journey.”
Taylor Wolf, Executive Director of ACM Lifting Lives said, “Too many of us know the gravity of a cancer diagnosis, and often, the toll it takes on the mental health of both the patient and their loved ones goes unseen. Mitchell Tenpenny is helping rewrite this narrative with his commitment and generosity to supporting those navigating cancer journeys. His care for others embodies the heart of the Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund and we are grateful that Mitchell’s generosity will ensure a few more families don’t have to worry about the financial burden as they go through treatment.”
Mitchell created his 10Penny Fund in 2018 from his personal experience and a sincere desire to provide inspirational support to cancer patients beyond the traditional medical treatment. The 10Penny Fund invests in sustainable and meaningful programs that motivate patients, encouraging healing, and build a community of support. To donate and learn more: 10PennyFund.org
ACM Lifting Lives® has been supporting individuals in the country music industry confidentially through its Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund since 2014. This fund helps alleviate the burden that many of the behind-the-scenes professionals such as touring personnel and musicians, songwriters and developing artists might face because of emergency situations like natural disasters or medical related issues. The donations received from the 10Penny Fund and proceeds from the tournament will be earmarked within the Diane Holcomb fund specifically for those who have been affected by cancer.
