Anchors, Anthems, & Ales: A Concert Benefiting The Jackson Copeland Foundation
The Jackson Copeland Foundation
NOVA 535
535 Dr MLK Jr St N
Downtown St Petersburg, FL
Saturday, June 27th, 2026, 7:00pm
Presented by Bay to Bay Foundation
What is it? A rock & roll concert featuring Barefoot Bob & The Hope, a community fundraiser, and a loud, proud celebration of the life and birthday of our namesake, Jackson Copeland. We lost Jackson to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in May of 2024 at just 22 years old.
🎟️ TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS
This is a ticketed event! Tickets start at just $25 – Scroll down for ticket and table options!
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Who was Jackson?
Jackson was a St Pete kid through and through. Born at St. Pete General, he attended Perkins Elementary, Thurgood Marshall and Sanderlin Middle Schools, graduated from Northeast High School, and was attending St Pete College.
Driven by a deep desire to serve, Jackson went on to join the U.S. Navy Reserve as an Intelligence Specialist. He was actively supporting our troops in the Middle East while assigned to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) in Tampa when he received his diagnosis.
June 26, 2026, would have been Jackson’s 25th birthday.
What are we raising money for?
The Jackson Copeland Foundation (JCF) is a St. Pete-based, registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Every dollar raised at this event supports funding high-impact leukemia research and providing critical financial support to young adult leukemia patients and their families as they navigate the devastating realities of this terrible disease.
What’s with the name?
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⚓ Anchors: Our nautical theme is a direct tribute to Jackson’s service in the U.S. Navy, as well as his father’s (JCF Founder & CEO, Jeff Copeland) service in the U.S. Coast Guard. It serves as a heartfelt salute to all veterans and active-duty servicemembers.
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🎸 Anthems: Jackson was a massive music lover who believed in living loudly. We will be raising hell, rocking out, and celebrating his spirit with live music from St. Pete’s very own Barefoot Bob & The Hope!
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🍻 Ales: Upgrading to the legendary NOVA 535 in downtown St. Pete takes our beverage menu to the next level! While keeping the “Ales” spirit alive with a curated selection of premium local and regional craft beers—from crisp lagers and IPAs to robust porters—NOVA also opens up multiple bars boasting a premier, full-service liquor menu. Whether you are ready to toast with a cold craft brew, a top-shelf bourbon cocktail, or a selection of fine wines, ciders, and seltzers, there is a perfect pour for everyone’s taste.
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