Submitted Photo North Dakota native and famed tribute artists Dan Wagner, will be taking care of business as he sings iconic hits including “Love Me Tender,” “Peace in The Valley” and “American Trilogy” while The Cash Presley Tribute Band opens at 7 p.m. with “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue” and a collection of smash hits including “Folsom Prison Blues.” Proceeds from the “Jurnee Rust Benefit Concert” will go toward helping Minot resident and cancer patient Jurnee Rust.

Celebrated tribute artists Danny Elvis and The Cash Presley Tribute Band will perform rock ‘n’ roll classics during the “Jurnee Rust Benefit Concert” scheduled for Saturday.

Throughout the evening, North Dakota native Dan Wagner, will be taking care of business as he sings iconic hits including “Love Me Tender,” “Peace in The Valley” and “American Trilogy” while The Cash Presley Tribute Band opens at 7 p.m. with “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue” and a collection of smash hits including “Folsom Prison Blues.”

Tickets are available at Jacobsen Music Store, Prairie Federal Credit Union in Minot and at the door of Minot High School Central Campus Auditorium.

A free will offering will cover the cost of tickets which includes a silent auction featuring items donated by Edison Elementary School at 6 p.m.

All proceeds from free will offering and silent auction will go toward Minot resident and cancer patient Jurnee West.

As a famed tribute artist, Wagner has toured the U.S. and received national acclaim for his masterful vocals and stellar tributes of rock legends Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

With all of Wagner’s success, the North Dakota native maintains a humble heart as he prepares to perform at the “Jurnee Rust Benefit Concert.”

Prior to the benefit, Wagner and Rust were brought together by a mutual friend Kristi Sanderson, a Minot area school teacher who encouraged Facebook visitors to share prayers, donations and words of support for the courageous fourth grade student.

After learning about Rust at www.gofundme.com/healing-for-jurnee, Wagner felt inspired to raise donations for the Rust family by giving his voice to an uplifting cancer patient.

“Anybody that can meet her would be blessed,” Wagner said. “The way this kid inspires people cannot be put into words. Her strength, her sense of humor and the wonderful attitude she has is amazing.”

While in her fourth series of chemo treatments, Rust continues to share her zest for life by offering a warm smile and a joyful sense of optimism to family and friends.

“Jurnee really likes owls,” Wagner said. “I picked up a keepsake box that had a picture of an owl on it and mailed it out to her. As an entertainer, I’ve been able to meet some incredible people in my life and Jurnee is right there at the top of the list.”

As the “Healing for Jurnee” fund climbs closer toward the desired goal of $30,000, Wagner alongside The Cash Presley Tribute Band decided to launch a benefit concert with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Rust Family.

“I didn’t know this, but the GoFundMe page charges a percentage of what’s contributed,” Wagner said. “One hundred percent of what we raise is going to the Rust family. Prairie Federal Credit Union in Minot has set up an account and to my knowledge, there are no fees on anything we are doing at this benefit. The band and myself aren’t taking anything out for expenses. Every dime from this benefit is going to Jurnee Rust.”

Joining the fundraising efforts of Wagner and The Cash Presley Tribute Band is the support of Minot High School Central Campus.

With the assistance of Sanderson, Central Campus agreed to serve as a venue to aide their Minot resident.

“Kristi Sanderson called and set up an arrangement with Minot High School Central Campus,” Wagner said. “The Minot Central Auditorium has been donated and the school is helping this family as well with the use of their facilities.”

Throughout their set, Wagner and The Cash Presley Tribute Band are determined to deliver a dynamic performance with the hopes of inspiring Rust to continue her brave battle with cancer.

“Jurnee is looking forward to watching this concert on a Facebook live feed,” Wagner said. “I think it would be really nice if the people there could say ‘Hi, Jurnee.'”

Jurnee Rust, the daughter of Teina and Jason Rust, was diagnosed with a rare and an inoperable brain tumor called a Germinoma.

According to the Dana-Farber Boston’ Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Germinomas are related to four percent of pediatric brain tumors.

With combined treatments, the Dana-Farber Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center reported that greater than 90 percent of Germinoma cases are generally cured, depending on the type of tumor.

Dan Wagner, the son of Paul Wagner, a full-time school teacher and part- time farmer and park ranger, learned at an early age to give his best efforts at all times.

As the “Jurnee Rust Benefit Concert” approaches, Wagner, an alumnus of Watford City High School, spoke to his sister Nancy Hanson, a cancer survivor.

During their conversation, Wagner gained powerful insight along with priceless encouragement.

“I was talking to my sister who is a cancer survivor,” Wagner said. “Sometimes, you get worried about the turnout, the fundraising and other things. My sister said ‘You know what Danny, remember what the focus is. From the very beginning, you wanted to do this for Jurnee. No matter how big or small the turnout is, remember that you’re singing for Jurnee.’

Nine years ago, Wagner’s life changed forever at a Halloween Party, where a close friend asked the future Las Vegas performer to dress as Elvis Presley.

Today, Wagner and “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” are synonymous for showstopping entertainment and their ongoing commitment to helping cancer patients.

“Elvis is certainly did a lot of work for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the March for Dimes,” Wagner said. “It’s nice to emulate someone that was known for their generosity. I’ve heard stories about band members of his that were fighting cancer and rising medical bills, Elvis would pray over them to be healed. I remember hearing about how Elvis paid the medical bills of background singers. When asked about all the money he gave away to help people, Elvis would say ‘I’ll just have to do another concert or two.’ Elvis had a great attitude about giving.”

Sharing the stage with Wagner is pianist Michael Helm, lead guitarist Martin Vigesaa alongside up and coming drummer Owen Beller.

Helm has performed for Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers The Coasters and worked with industry icons including Bob Dylan, Smokey Robinson and Charo.

Accompanying Helm is Vigessa, who played guitar for American rock and pop singer Bobby Vee while Beller, a 13-year-old drummer will make his performance debut.

“I consider the kid to be a child prodigy,” Wagner said. “He is out of this world and has wonderful parents. Nice kid, great personality and it’s amazing what this kid can do with these drum parts.”

With an extraordinary array of talented performers paired with the kindness concertgoers and community members, Wagner hopes to give the gift of hope to an inspirational child.