Arizona
Country Thunder chooses local public safety non-profit as its 2010 charity of choice.
Country Thunder, the largest country music festival in the southwest USA, aims to raise $100,000 for the 100 Club of Arizona, a non-profit that provides assistance to the men and women of public safety, at its Arizona festival in Florence, April 14 – 17, 2010.
Country Thunder has partnered with the 100 Club to raise money for public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. “The opportunity to benefit from this great event will greatly help the cause of the 100 Club which is to provide support to the families of public safety when they need it most. It allows us, the 100 Club to be the first to respond to our first responders when tragedy strikes,” said Sharon Knutson-Felix, executive director of the 100 Club of Arizona.
Those wishing to support the 100 Club can stop by the 100 Club booth at Country Thunder to make a donation, purchase raffle tickets, or just meet some everyday heroes. In addition, Country Thunder will host a live auction between sets featuring memorabilia signed by various country music artists including a fridge from SRP with all proceeds benefiting the 100 Club.
“Over 100,000 people will attend Country Thunder this year and they hope to raise $100,000 for the 100 Club of Arizona. Providing great entertainment for a great cause makes for a perfect event and we are honored to be a part of it,” said Knutson-Felix.
The 100 Club of Arizona is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to public safety officers and firefighters when they are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, and to provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare. It was started in 1968, and has given more than four million dollars in financial support to Arizona’s men and women who stand behind the badge. For more information, please visit www.100club.org or email info@100club.org.
Top of Page
|
