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HDNet is proud to introduce a new series presenting the journey of cancer survivor and former Dallas Maverick Ray Johnston and his band as they travel across the country trying to make it in the music business.

The band’s journey is only a part of the story, however. The larger part of this behind-the-scenes series is the uplifting story of the band’s leader, Ray Johnston and his heroic battle with leukemia.

While still trying to beat the disease, he is pursuing a new dream, traveling across country with The Ray Johnston Band. Some of the band’s performances will be fundraisers for The Ryan Gibson Foundation or TRGF.” TRGF (www.trgf.org) is a Dallas based non-profit organization that supports leukemia research throughout the U.S. Ryan Gibson, like Ray Johnston, had a passion for finding a cure for leukemia. Now, through the talent of he and his band, Ray will be spreading the word about the importance of leukemia research as well as raising funds for TRGF.

Ray Johnston, and his group of talented musicians recorded their first album, Sweet Tooth, in early August 2009 at Palmyra Studio in Palmer, TX.

For all the latest in Ray Johnston Band News, Music and Tour Dates, visit the band's website at www.rayjohnstonband.com.

Ray Johnston in the News

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban's hero hasn't let leukemia get in the way of providing inspiration for hundreds of youth. - CNN.com

Ray Johnston's Long, Winding, Inspirational Road (Tonic)

HDNet's Road Diaries series recounts the ongoing rebounds of a former Mavericks hopeful (Uncle Barky's Bytes)

Steve Clayton selected a bright orange delrin pick by The Ray Johnston Band for Pick of the week. (Steve Clayton's Blog)

Mark Cuban's hero: ex-Mavericks point guard fighting against leukemia and for music dream (Los Angeles Times)