Vinny Martell, guitarist for the 60s rock band Vanilla Fudge, will headline a concert to benefit the Birmingham homeless vets group Three Hots and a Cot.

The concert is Friday, May 18 at WorkPlay. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and attendees can also purchase "sponsor tables" which includes a table for four and a meet and greet with Martell.

For more information about the concert, visit workplay.com or call JD Simpson with Three Hots and a Cot at 205-202-5124.

Three Hots and a Cot not only provides shelter and meals to the estimated 800 homeless vets in Birmingham, but also works with other local organizations to identify and help vets in danger of becoming homeless. Visit cotsforvets.org to learn more about the group and how you can help.

More than 500 runners and walkers hit the pavement in Crestline Saturday to raise money for ovarian cancer research. 

The Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation hosted the 9th annual Mother Walk 5K and Fun Run Saturday morning, May 12.  The event is always held Mother's Day weekend and in the past the money raised has been donated to UAB. 

Dr. Ronnie Alvarez, head of Gynecologic Oncology at UAB helped kicked off the race by firing the starting gun.  Dr. Alvarez also told the crowd funds from events like the Mother Walk are crucial to the important cancer research going on at UAB.  Fox 6 Anchor Beth Shelburne served as mistress of ceremonies.