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Rockin' the River for Zach is Saturday at Lakefront Park in Hudson

There will be a concert benefiting Zach Sobiech's Osteosarcoma Research Fund Saturday, May 18 at the Lakefront Park band shell in Hudson.

There will be a concert benefiting Zach Sobiech's Osteosarcoma Research Fund Saturday, May 18 at the Lakefront Park band shell in Hudson.

"Rockin' the River for Zach" will feature music by "The New Skinny" and other special guests from 3 - 6 p.m. on Saturday. Wristbands can be purchased for $5 at the park. All proceeds from the event will go to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund.

When he was 14 years old, Sobiech, now 18, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.

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Given only months to live, Zach turned to music to inspire others and raise awareness.

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Zach Sobiech Will Perform at Benefit Concert Feb. 16 at the Varsity Theater: Stillwater Patch

A song played on heartstrings: Star Tribune

Teen songwriter with cancer is YouTube sensation: KARE 11

Zach Sobiech, Teen With Cancer, Records Touching Song to Say Goodbye: Huffington Post

Teen Fights Cancer by Strumming, Smiling: CNN

VIDEO: Zach Sobiech and Friends Sing the National Anthem: Stillwater Patch

A Song for Zach: St. Croix Catholic Says A Little Prayer For You (VIDEO)

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