News Release

Date: October 26, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CODE BLUES WINS 2011 DOCS WHO ROCK

(AKRON, OH) – After the judges scores were tabulated and the audience reaction measured, Code Blues, a 13-member band featuring four doctors and two medical students, was crowned champion of United Way of Summit County’s eighth annual ‘Docs Who Rock’ physician talent show.

Sponsored by Akron General Medical Center and The University of Akron, the show was held Saturday, October 22 at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall before a raucous crowd of more than 1,000. An eclectic array of music – including rock, R&B, big band and classical – was performed by 10 different bands during the three-hour show.

Code Blues consists of Dr. Debbie Plate, Dr. Paul LeCat, Dr. Colleen Calvey, Dr. Eric Panzner, medical students Jay Grandhi and Zaid Khatib, along with David Arnott, Nate Arnott, Wade Branard, Bob Collins, Ryan Collins, Justin McCutcheon and Billy Smith.

The first Docs Who Rock show was held in 2004 at the Downtown Akron Main Library’s auditorium, and since then has grown into a major theatrical production at one of the region’s top venues.

Retired cardiologist Dr. Terry Gordon had the crowd in stitches with his performance as all five members of The Village People and then in act two, his over-the-top impression of Lady Gaga.

United Way of Summit County Vice President of Marketing Michael Gaffney said, “The talent that we have the pleasure to showcase each year in Docs Who Rock is nothing short of remarkable. We’re pleased to partner with local medical professionals and our healthcare community on Docs Who Rock and many other projects that improve people’s lives here in Summit County. ”

To purchase a DVD copy of this year’s Docs Who Rock show for just $17, call United Way at 330-643-5502.

United Way of Summit County encourages everyone to LIVE UNITED. Each of us has the power to improve lives and advance the common good when we give, advocate and volunteer. For more information on how to give now, on programs and services in our community, or to volunteer, call your United Way of Summit County at (330) 762-7601, explore our website at www.uwsummit.org, or visit our offices at 90 N. Prospect St., Akron, Ohio.