Help A Mate
James needs your support to guide him through his cancer journey.
Help A Mate: James Baker Appeal
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We've got your back, James
James is a Perth based drummer who has been performing in a range of touring bands since 1977, most notably The Victims, The Scientists, Hoodoo Gurus, Beasts of Bourbon, The Dubrovniks, Painkillers, Spencer P Jones and the Nothin Butts.
James was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer 9 years ago and now requires constant care which meant his partner Cathy had to give up full-time work in order to provide this care. James and Cathy have been working with a specialist medical team to keep James around for as long as possible.
Please donate what you can today and help us raise a target of $50,000 to assist with medical and household expenses associated with James' palliative care.
About Support Act's Help A Mate service
Support Act’s Help A Mate service provides an opportunity for friends, family and/or work colleagues to raise money for an artist, crew or music worker who is in need or suffering hardship or distress. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
10% of the money raised by Help a Mate appeals is retained by Support Act. This money will help us to continue our charitable objectives, including future Help a Mate Appeals.
If you wish to donate via bank transfer, please include a reference 'James Baker Appeal':
Account name: Support Act Ltd
Bank: Commonwealth
BSB: 062020
Account #: 10092194
Tex Perkins has some kind words for his dear friend
"James Baker is one of the finest humans this country has ever known!
For nearly 50 years A creator of some the greatest rock n roll I’ve ever heard!
A leader, a teacher, a living inspiration, a kind and gentle soul that has rocked hard and given so much, it’s time to give some back to him!
If ever there was someone that deserves support at this time in his life, it is the one and only James Baker."
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