Umphrey's McGee: Make-A-Wish

When 18 year old Derrick Meade was diagnosed with level iV lymphoma he could of asked for anything from the great people at the Make-A-Wish foundation. They offered him a 10 day all expenses paid trip to Amsterdam so he could see the city he'd always wanted. They offered him the best drum kit money could buy. He decided he'd rather spend the day with Umphrey's. To say we were flattered is an understatement.

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[munkych33z]

Hey Big D, keep it up. I wish you the best and way to show Kris he better not get too comfortable behind the kit.

[snucka2112]

Way to go Derrick. Always a dream of mine, but you take it to another level. Hope to see you at a show, you make me want to help people improve their quality of life, Rock On Man!!!

[mamariaia88]

so awesome bein myers for a jam, u da man big D couldn't have made a better wish. glad to see yr healthy and jamming. great video, made my day

[MrElgooooog]

this is fucking awesome! another reason why this is the greatest band in the country.

[KATOMATE01]

damn he's pretty freakin good!

[forcolorfulfun]

Hells yeah man this is awesome... thank you for sharing the story!!!

[wfly81]

Awesome story! Great job on the drums too, man! How's remission going? If you're an Umphreak, you're family, so keep us all posted on your recovery!

[MrNiceandcrispy]

@poma54564 nah man, it says he passed up a trip to amsterdam to spend a day with umph. i'd have to say i'm 100% with him on that decision, that would be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

[sniygley]

glad to hear things took a turn for the better Derrick.. oh and i'd give my left nut to jam with UM..rock on

[addvictim539]

SO lucky... about the umph not the lymphoma

[poma54564]

That's just awesome, and only an umphreak would make his wish to go to Amsterdam for jam in the damn i'm assuming

[asyouphish24]

that would be a awesome experience man, your so lucky, that is my dream to jam with the ump fellas. hope all is well