Most of you know that about a year ago I was on tour with Phil and David Crowder.  Well, the band that opened for the tour, and the band that I shared a bus with for 2 months was a band called The Myriad.  It was a short tour, but in that time I got to know the guys really well and they became good friends.  Randy, their drummer, was no exception.  He’s an amazing guy and quite possibly one of the nicest people I have ever met.  I wrote it then and I will say it again.  One of the things that stuck out to me the most about Randy was his passion for his family.  He was constantly talking about how much he was in love with his kids and wife.  They even came out to the tour for a while and he was completely wrapped up in them.  

Well yesterday I received some of the saddest news I have ever heard in a long time.  I got this email from Steven, their guitar player and I am urging anyone who can help to do so.

Friends and family,

As some of you may have heard, our band mate Randy Miller had a tumor removed from his upper torso near his shoulder on Friday. Initial analysis has come back that the tumor is cancerous. The specific type is still being determined and we will keep you all informed as we know more. We ask for your support and prayers for Randy, his wife Kristyn, and children Connor and Gillian during this time.

There are immediate and ongoing financial needs for the Miller family. For this reason, a fund has been set up through The Stirring, a non-profit organization in Redding, CA. There are a few different ways you can send tax deductible donations to the family. One is online at www.thestirring.org . Located to the bottom right of the main page you will see “ONLINE GIVING”. If you click on this link you will be directed to a secure page where you can set up an onlinegiving account. Once the account is set up you will see the “RANDY MILLER FUND” and be able to send secure, tax deductible donations to the family through this organization. Tax deductible donations can also be sent in the form of a check to:

The Stirring
RE: Randy Miller
3468 Bechelli Lane Suite E
Redding, CA 96002

Please specify “Randy Miller Fund” in the check memo. Any financial support you can give in order to help the Miller’s through this difficult time is appreciated.

Now, I know for a fact that musicians are not covered with the greatest medical insurance in the world and I know that’s something that needs to be dealt with.  Now I know there are plenty of people on here that are able to help, and I encourage you to take some time to think about if there is anything you can do to help.  If nothing else, your prayers would be greatly appreciated.