Over the years, as a non-profit dedicated to musicians, Sweet Relief has developed a much needed and previously unavailable program to assist a substantially under-served constituency. Some artists face such overwhelming financial and personal distress when major illness or injury is coupled with a complete lack of, or grossly under-insured, health plan. In many of these cases, treatment for cancer, brain injury, stroke and MS can accrue expenses reaching several hundred thousands of dollars or more. Our organization takes on the role of organizer, administrator, advocate, event planner, and media partner to bring together family, friends, industry partners and fans when an overwhelming financial obstacle is encountered by the most unfortunate artist.
 
Sweet Relief also brings professional experience in reducing medical and insurance costs so that funds can be used to keep artists in their homes during treatment and rehabilitation. Assisting some of our Great American artists has brought national awareness to the musician’s plight. Major artists including Richie Hayward of Little Feat, Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers, Skylark of the Doobie Brothers, Garry Shider of Parliament Funkadelic, Mike Porcaro of Toto, and our founder Victoria Williams, have all looked to Sweet Relief for leadership, compassion, professionalism and solution.
 
Sadly, every week we are hearing from notable artists facing overwhelming challenges. Sweet Relief and all musicians see the benefit when these great performers are willing to share their story, accept aid and generosity, and further promote the cause of distressed musicians in America.

Rebecca Simone/Betty Power Fund | Greater LA Acoustic Rockin’ Americana Music Tribe Fund

Sweet Relief Memorial Funds​