 Last week’s benefit concert raised more than $2,000 for the Cowlitz Free Medical Clinic, officials said.
Clinic volunteer and former patient Fabian Carrera held the benefit concert Sept. 28. Carrera, a Kelso classical guitarist who also teaches, said he wanted to use his gift to give back to the clinic.
In 2006, when he didn’t have health insurance, Carrera came to the clinic as a patient. He was so impressed with the service that he returns every week to help interpret for Spanish speaking patients, particularly men who may be embarrassed to discuss medical issues with a female interpreter.
Clinic organizers say Carrera is their most loyal volunteer.
The clinic, at 1405 Delaware St. in Longview, treats uninsured adults on a walk-in basis for urgent but not emergency care each Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m.
The concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Longview attracted 132 people and raised $2,107 for the clinic.
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