Cody Corado was only 7 years old when his mom passed away from cancer at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Perrysburg Center.

Ten years later, he and his fellow band members expressed their appreciation by performing a benefit concert in her memory.

Cody, Taylor Miller and Mike Weidmann – friends from Clay High School and members of the band Breaking Silence – decided they wanted to put on a show in honor of Sherry Corado, with the proceeds going to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Kim Corado, Cody’s father said, “Cody doesn’t remember much about the time his mom was on hospice care, but when I told him all the things they did to help our family – including excellent care for her and counseling for us before and after her death, he knew he wanted to do something for them.”

“It was the 10-year anniversary of my mom’s death and, instead of mourning, I thought I would celebrate her life by planning a show,” Cody said. “My mom was musical…she also was in the Clay High School Band. I was able to play things on her clarinet when I was little, so she knew I was going to be musical. I think she’d be very proud…and an even bigger fan than my dad, if that’s possible!”

Cody’s bandmates quickly agreed to the benefit. “We knew doing the show meant a lot to him,” Taylor said. In addition, when musician Jake Beckman, of Secrets in Your Smile, heard about the planned show, he wanted to be a part of it.

Jake lost his father in 2007 and Hospice of Northwest Ohio was involved in his care as well. “My dad was not very musical himself, but he was very supportive of me when I leaned toward music. If he were alive, he’d be in the front row cheering,” he said.

Pat Burns, owner of Burnsy’s Green Iguana in Northwood, allowed the group to hold the show at his club. The Aug. 28 performance featuring both groups raised $670 for Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

“I’m so glad Hospice of Northwest Ohio had the opportunity to make a positive difference in the way these young men experienced the loss of their parents,” said Hospice Executive Director Judy Seibenick. “I think it’s wonderful that they are giving something back so many years later.” 

Hospice of Northwest Ohio cares for nearly 3,000 patients each year in their own homes, nursing homes or their two freestanding Hospice Centers. For more information, visit www.hospicenwo.org.

Michael Weidmann, Taylor Miller, Jake Beckman and Cody Corado presented the proceeds of their show to Hospice of Northwest Ohio Executive Director Judy Seibenick.

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