Friends and family gathered Saturday night at Anacortes Christian Church for a benefit concert on behalf of BJ Daniells (right), a Guemes Island resident who learned recently he has a brain tumor. Among a large group of entertainer friends was Bill Hicks (pictured here), who attends the Bridge Christian Fellowship with BJ and his wife, Darcy. Bill accompanied BJ on a mission trip to Mexico recently. BJ’s Mexico ministry dates back more than a decade, and those among the audience Saturday were two friends who traveled from Mexico. Other benefit events to help with costs including medical expenses will be held in the community. Donations can be made to the BJ Daniells Fund at Washington Federal Savings Bank in Anacortes. See more photos in Activities section under “BJ benefit event.”