Against The Storm Foundation
The Against the Storm Foundation, Inc. is a New York State authorized not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to help fight blood cancers and support other causes that will improve the health and quality of life for people in need.
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Mark Schofield, British Hall of Fame Blues Guitarist, to Headline 9th Annual “Rock for the Cure” Music Festival on August 15
The Kensingtons and three other bands will also perform at the Sportsmen’s Tavern music complex; proceeds from the event to benefit The Against the Storm Foundation
Matt Schofield, a British-born and now U.S.-based blues guitarist and inductee into the British Blues Hall of Fame, will headline the 9th Annual “Rock for the Cure” music festival at the Sportsmen’s Park and Tavern entertainment complex on Saturday, August 15. The fundraising event is being presented by the Against the Storm Foundation with proceeds to help the non-profit organization to further its mission.
Tom Lillis, president of the Against the Storm Foundation’s Board of Directors, said this year’s event has been expanded to include multiple performances, highlighted by an appearance by Schofield, a multi-award-winning guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter.
“We are extremely fortunate and absolutely thrilled to have Matt joining us for this year’s event,” said Lillis. “He ranks as one of the top 10 British blues guitarists of all time alongside the likes of Eric Clapton and Peter Green, founder and original leader of Fleetwood Mac. Mark’s impact as one of the most influential and distinctive guitarists of his generation is unquestionable.”
Latest News Releases
Against the Storm Foundation Partners for Fourth Straight Year With Mental Health Advocates of WNY (MHA) to Support Basic Emotional Skills Training (BEST) Program
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y, June 22, 2026 – Against the Storm Foundation, Inc. presented a $12,500 check to Mental Health Advocates of WNY (MHA) today to help fund the organization’s Basic Emotional Skills Training (BEST) program. The funding will provide continued classroom-based learning to help students Pre-K through Kindergarten in the Niagara Falls City and other school districts in Western New York develop healthy social and emotional skills.
Against the Storm Foundation’s Inaugural Vegas at the Valley to be held Sunday, June 14 at Transit Valley Country Club
Proceeds to benefit foundation-supported organizations and projects
AMHERST, N.Y, May 13, 2026 – The Against the Storm Foundation’s inaugural Vegas at the Valley will be held Sunday, June 14 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Transit Valley Country Club in East Amherst. Proceeds from the event will benefit foundation-supported organizations and projects.
Vegas at the Valley will include a poolside dining experience, a casino-style ambiance, and live music.
The Kensingtons Will Headline the 8th Annual “Rock for the Cure” at The Caz in South Buffalo on Saturday, October 18, 2025
Proceeds from the event will benefit The Against the Storm Foundation, Inc.
BUFFALO, N.Y., March 4, 2025 – The Kensingtons, a past Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation Band of the Year, will headline the 8th Annual “Rock for the Cure” at The Caz, a new music and entertainment venue on Seneca St. in South Buffalo, on Saturday, October 18. The fundraising event is being presented by the Against the Storm Foundation. Letter to Elise, one of the hottest new acts in Western New York, will also perform.