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Industry Only Presents a Fundraiser for Shirley Chung

Join us on October 27 at Industry Only’s first-ever public event: a fundraiser for our dear friend Shirley Chung, who is battling stage 4 tongue cancer.Industry Only Presents a Fundraiser for Shirley ChungSunday, October 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.The Brownstone, 1615 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood Featuring: Chef Kelvin Young, Moo’s Craft Barbecue, Duff Goldman, Valerie Confections, Yangban, The Brothers Sushi, Dorasti Caviar, RiceBox, Phorage, Prince St. Pizza, Chimmelier, Domestic BBQ, Janté Cheesecakes, Steep, i.8sushi, Big Noise Beer, S. Pellegrino, Kace Tea and more, with support from inKind. Lineup subject to change. Please note there are no tax benefits for your ticket purchase. This money goes directly to Shirley Chung.SHIRLEY'S STORYSince last year December, I had a series of dental issues… we thought it was because I am a heavy teeth grinder. And I was too busy to see a EMT specialist. The end of May, ulcers erupted in my mouth and my oral surgeon discovered a hidden tumor under my tongue. A few days later, I was diagnosed, stage 4 tongue cancer, as cancer cells also spread into my lymph nodes. Sunday June 2nd, my oncologist at Cedar Sinai called to discuss treatment plans. I broke down, crying, trying to put thoughts together and ask questions but physically couldn’t, all I heard was “option 1, surgery, 100% removal of your tongue”, Jimmy was holding it together for both of us, asking if we have any option that I can keep my tongue and the survival rates “There is another option, which was a unicorn case, at University of Chicago, they cured a patient (a chef!) with radiation and chemo, but you will have to go to Chicago” Higher survival rate, or keep my tongue? I chose to keep my tongue, I am a fighter, I am a chef, I can be that unicorn too. I am learning, I can be strong 98% of the time, it’s ok to be not ok. I have a tough long road to recovery in front of me. Your love and support will will carry me through.