Oct. 23 event in Dearborn features Kenny Loggins concert; autographed guitars

Fifty autographed guitars from famous pop, rock and country musicians will be going on the auction block Oct. 23 to support the Charles A. Main, M.D. Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund of Beaumont Hospitals. The “Stars Guitars” gala will take place at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. The event features a live and silent auction, strolling dinner and a concert by pop singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins.

Charles Main, M.D. and the 2010 scholarship recipients.

Guitars up for auction are autographed by well-known artists including: the late Les Paul, Bon Jovi, Willie Nelson, Bret Michaels, Sting, Toby Keith, Justin Bieber, Green Day, Sheryl Crow, Jeff Beck, Miley Cyrus, Ted Nugent, Tim McGraw and John Mayer. For a complete list of guitars, including photos visit the "Stars Guitars" website.

General admission tickets are $75 and patron level tickets are $125. Casual attire issuggested. Patron tickets include preferred seating. Both tickets include the live and silent auctions, gourmet strolling dinner and concert by Grammy Award-winner Kenny Loggins. For tickets and more information, visit the "Stars Guitars" website or call the Beaumont Foundation at 248-551-9887.

Proceeds from the event will benefit two programs- the Charles A. Main, M.D. Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund of Beaumont Hospitals and Beaumont's Pediatric Oncology Long Term Follow Up Clinic.

The Charles A. Main, M.D. Pediatric Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Fund was created in honor of Dr. Main, chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. The fund’s purpose is to assist young cancer survivors to pursue advanced education and honor outstanding achievements by current and former childhood cancer patients.

"I wanted to encourage my young patients to overcome their health issues and strive to reach their full potential as they battle through the darkness of a devastating disease like cancer," says Dr. Main. "Seeing these fantastic kids, who have been through so much, have this opportunity to shine is rewarding. This educational scholarship program is a special initiative that has made a real difference in their lives."

Since the inception of the program in 1992, more than 120 students have been awarded more than $600,000 in scholarship money.

In addition to college scholarships, medical grants will be awarded through Beaumont's Pediatric Oncology Long Term Follow Up Clinic. According to the American Cancer Society, due to treatment advances, about 80 percent of children treated for cancer survive five years or more. The treatments that allow these children to live can also cause health problems that may not show up until months or years after treatment. Beaumont will award treatment scholarships to help kids and their families pay for the costs associated with the long-term medical effects of cancer treatments, like chemotherapy.

Amber Butler, left and Dr. Charles Main check out some of the guitars on recent promotional display for this year's "Stars Guitars" benefit event.

Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus guitars highlight this year's event.