RINGO STARR JOINS HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL TO SUPPORT HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORTS
Hollywood, FL., July 13, 2010 – On Thursday, July 15, 2010, Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, FL will host a special appearance by international music icon Ringo Starr. In honor of Ringo's appearance, Hard Rock International and the Seminole Tribe of Florida will make a donation of $197,500 to Yele Haiti, a grassroots beneficiary of Hard Rock charity partner WhyHunger. The donation represents a collaborative fundraising effort from Hard Rock's IMAGINE There's No Hunger Campaign bracelet sales, "Crank It Up" events at Seminole Casinos & Hard Rock Cafes nationwide and a generous donation on behalf of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. WhyHunger is an organization dedicated to fighting the root causes of hunger and poverty by supporting community organizations that create self-reliance, economic justice and equal access to nutritious and affordable food. After Ringo's concert, Ringo will donate the drum set he has been playing on this 11th All Starr Band tour, which will become a permanent part of Hard Rock's world-famous memorabilia collection.
In addition, Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, FL will also feature an exhibition of original artwork created by Ringo. Each fun, whimsical and colorful piece, created on Ringo's computer, reflects his "Peace & Love" personality. "I started in the late nineties with my computer art. While I was touring, it gave me something to do in all those crazy hotels you have to stay in on the road." – Ringo Starr 2005. Artwork can be viewed at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, FL throughout the day and is available for purchase with 10% of proceeds from sales of the collection, and 100% of Ringo's proceeds, benefiting the Lotus Foundation.
What: Ringo Starr Joins Hard Rock International to Support Haitian Relief Efforts
When: Thursday, July 15, 2010
4:30 p.m. Press call
Where: Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, FL
One Seminole Way (Located inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino)
Hollywood, FL
954-315-9112
For further information, please visit www.hardrock.com/hollywoodfl.
About WhyHunger
WhyHunger is dedicated to fighting the root causes of hunger and poverty by supporting grassroots organizations that create self-reliance, economic justice and equal access to nutritious and affordable food. Founded in 1975 by the late musician and activist Harry Chapin and current Executive Director Bill Ayres, WhyHunger works to put an end to the hunger suffered by 49 million Americans and more than 1 billion people worldwide. WhyHunger 's main programs include the National Hunger Hotline, 1-866-3-HUNGRY, which refers individuals in need of emergency food assistance to soup kitchens, food banks, shelters, government programs and community organizations in their neighborhoods; the Grassroots Action Network, which provides information, networking opportunities, capacity building and access to more than 8,000 anti-hunger and poverty community organizations across the United States and around the world; Global Movements, which links the organization's domestic work to broader global movements for food sovereignty and the basic rights to food, land, water and sustainable livelihoods; and Artists Against Hunger & Poverty, which is supported by Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Michael McDonald, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Joss Stone, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Jackson Browne, O.A.R., Papa Roach and many others.
About Hard Rock International
With a total of 165 venues in 52 countries, including 132 cafes and 14 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya, Bali, Macau, Penang and Singapore. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Punta Cana, scheduled to open in 2010; Panama, scheduled to open in 2012; and Hungary, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2013. Hard Rock International is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.hardrockhotels.com. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.
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