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WKMG To Rebroadcast Lupus 2002 Benefit On July 6th
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Date: Jul 05, 2002 Press Release 2002 DOROUGH LUPUS FOUNDATION CONCERT RAISES MORE AWARENESS AND IMPRESSIVE FUNDS Orlando, FL – Headline bands, musicians and family joined Howie Dorough in raising awareness and funds for the “Lupus 2002” benefit concert, making this the most profitable fundraiser the foundation has experienced. The June 22nd concert, now in its third consecutive year, was created and hosted by Dorough, also known as “Howie D.” of the Backstreet Boys, after Dorough’s sister Caroline succumbed to the disease in 1998. The Dorough Lupus Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded by Dorough and his family to raise money for lupus research, education and to provide financial assistance to organizations that help individuals living with Lupus who cannot afford treatment. “Funding for this disease is not as prominent as it is for cancer, heart disease, diabetes or AIDS,” says Dorough. “Hopefully, in the near future, a cure will be found and no other family will have to endure the tragic loss our family did.” The concert was broadcast for the first time by WKMG, Channel 6, from Universal’s Hard Rock Live on June 26, 2002 airing as “Howie D’s Concert for Life”. “This is a great show for a wonderful cause,” says Tracie Richardson, Executive Producer. “The original run raised an impressive amount from our viewers and we hope this weekend will bring similar results.” The benefit will be rebroadcast on WKMG, on Saturday, July 6, noon. “Local 6 is proud to partner with the Dorough Lupus Foundation and bring awareness to our viewers” says Richardson. Performers, and friends joining Dorough and his family in their commitment that evening were: R.E.O. Speedwagon, David Clayton Thomas & Blood Sweat & Tears, Survivor, 3LW, The Tyrones and Dorough’s sister, songwriter, singer, actress Pollyanna. Doug Haase of Kraft/Nabisco, presented Dorough with a check for $100,000 on stage at the concert. Other corporations joining Kraft/Nabisco in significant contributions were Wal-Mart, Cragan Campelone & Assoc, Starlight Productions, and WKMG. Total funds raised for the benefit to date exceed $158,000. “I am touched by the compassion and generosity of the fans and the rest of the public. Without their support, we would not be able to make a difference in trying to combat this disease,” says Dorough. Lupus is a widespread and chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease that, for unknown reasons, causes the immune system to attack the body's own tissue and organs, including the joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, blood, or skin. More than 16,000 Americans develop lupus each year and LFA market research data shows between 1,400,000 and 2,000,000 people have been diagnosed with lupus. (Study conducted by Bruskin/Goldring Research, 1994.) Lupus is more prevalent than AIDS, sickle cell anemia, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and cystic fibrosis combined. For information on the Dorough Lupus Foundation, contact Vice President/Executive Director Angelia M. Herring at 1-321-725-8599. Donations to the foundation can be sent to: 4690 Lipscomb Street, N.E., Suite 7, Palm Bay, FL 32905. Contributions can be called in during the broadcast of “Howie D.’s Concert for Life” on July 6th, or Monday through Friday 9AM – 5 PM at 1-866-GIV-2DLF. CONTACT: Alisa Anderson PHONE: 321-725-8599 EMAIL: alisaandersonpr@aol.com
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