December 9, 2009: Harmony Project Concert and Pre-Reception for Justin V
Submitted by Peggy on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 11:09pm
Children’s Organ Transplant Association®
2501 West COTA Drive· Bloomington, Indiana 47403
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION:
10/9/09 Jamie Warner, 614-477-6935
Harmony Project & Pre-Reception toRaise Funds for Life-Saving Transplant
Columbus, Ohio –A special pre-concert reception including Harmony Project tickets will be held in honor of Justin V, a Gahanna-area child, who has had a bone marrow transplant. The event is planned for Wednesday, December 9th, at the Lincoln Theatre. Sixteen-year-old Justin has received a bone marrow transplant, at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Funds are being raised to assist with transplant-related expenses.
Event Sponsors are, Jeffrey Brown, managing partner Crabbe, Brown & James, Dynotec, Kohls, NBC4 and Wal-Mart. Tickets for the event will be: $50.00 and include entrance into the Harmony Project program as well a special pre-concert reception. There will also be a silent auction.
Harmony Project Concert and Pre-Program Special Reception for Justin V.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 9th, 6:15 pm pre-concert reception, 7:30 pm concert
LOCATION: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
CONCERT: 100 people. Black and White. Republican and Democrat. Straight and Gay. Christian and Jew. Teens and Seniors. Rich and Poor. And everything in between. Volunteering and joining forces to make music and make a difference. It's diversity and community in action. But that’s not the whole story.
25+ local businesses collecting toys , 2500+ hours of volunteer service, $25,000+ in contributions for three local charities
100 people. Changing their tune. Changing lives.
The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a National 503c non-profit organization and contributions are 100% deductible as allowed by law.
REGISTRATION: Go to http://weblink.donorperfect.com/cota_events or for additional information, contact Eileen Paley at eypaley@onecommail.com or 614-536-0392. Please contact Eileen so she can make arrangements for you to get your tickets.
The family and friends of Justin V. want to encourage everyone in the community to attend our upcoming event in an effort to give him a second chance at life,” said Event Chair Fran Ryan. “100% of the profits from the pre-concert reception will assist withtransplant-related expenses.”
Justin was diagnosed with a rare bone marrow/blood disorder. The VanGuilder family needs assistance to pay their transplant-related expenses.
For more information about the other fundraising and volunteer opportunities, please contact Fran Ryan, 614-846-9593, duffy10@prodigy.net .
Justin V.’s family has asked for assistance from the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), a national charity based in Bloomington, Indiana. COTA is dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-needy patients. COTA’s services are completely free of charge and 100% of funds generated by COTA community fundraising campaigns are available for transplant-related expenses. # # #