The inaugural SupportEd Concert took place on October 19, 2024 and was an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, storytelling, and community. Thanks to all of you, we surpassed all our donation goals.
Below is the concert announcement. Please visit other pages on this site to learn about the SupportEd Concert Series. More shows are coming in 2025!
The Venue.
We are overjoyed that Touchstone Theatre in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania will be the venue for the first-ever SupportEd Benefit Concert. Touchstone is one of the most unique performing locations in the Lehigh Valley, with a proud history of not-for-profit theatre dedicated to the creation of original work.
We are indebted to Managing Director Lisa Jordan, Artistic Director Jp Jordan, and the entire Touchstone Staff for their abundant generosity in providing this wonderful performing space, and helping to make this concert a reality.
Please visit Touchstone’s website so you can learn more about this incredible organization. Note that you will not see SupportEd on their public site, as our concert is a private event.
Please do not contact Touchstone Theatre for information on this event. Instead, contact us:
The Show. Act One!
Act One of the SupportEd Concert will serve up a fun and uplifting start to the evening: A variety show in the true sense of the word: local talent bringing you a mix of music, comedy, and storytelling — all to celebrate Ed’s remarkable and powerful battle.
Isabelle Beedle will delight the audience with a beautiful song, setting an uplifting tone for the evening. Helen Beedle will bring some playful energy to the stage with a lively classical piano performance, and Jonathan Beedle, joined by his daughters Chelsea and Hannah, will share a musical piece that reflects their deep bond with Edward. Adding to the joy, three close friends will recount funny and heartwarming stories that capture Edward’s spirit and humor, ensuring the atmosphere remains light, engaging, and full of smiles.
The Show. Act Two!
We are overjoyed that the acclaimed musical duo Swearingen & Kelli will headline the SupportEd Benefit Concert.
AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli have performed together for more than a decade, building their incredible Alt-Country style of original songs on a foundation of great American music: 1960s greats like Simon & Garfunkel, giants from the 1970s like James Taylor, Carole King, and Fleetwood Mac, and authentic country legends like Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash.
The pair’s national touring schedule showcases songs from their catalog of critically acclaimed albums, along with well-known favorites that keep audiences spellbound, and clamoring for more.
How can you be involved?
Get your ticket today! Everyone connected with the SupportEd concert series is volunteering their time. The cost of your ticket is not only a chance to be thoroughly entertained, but it is also an important donation that goes directly to support Ed Beedle’s ongoing journey as he battles to rehabilitate from his spinal injuries. Seating is limited, and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Get yours early and don’t miss out.
Donate! If you can’t make it to the show, there are many other innovative ways you can donate and support Ed throughout the event. Donations at specific levels will grant SupportEd Members in-kind donations for rehabilitation, medical devices, and assistive technology. With the help of your donations, the concert will be live-streamed. Other donations will automatically enter you in raffles for donated items.
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Expanding our mission.
We have been searching for a way to reinvigorate our fundraising mission for Ed’s recovery in a hopeful and inspiring way. This concert, and more to follow, is our way to achieve that goal. Please click the Ed’s Story button to learn more about Ed and his wife Jane, and why we must continue to support the difficult journey they face every day.