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To Haiti with Love – A Concert for Life

LAUDERHILL – Humanitarian efforts have been with us since the beginning of time. Communities, cities even nations have come together to help those less fortunate and in need. This timeless tradition proves no different today.

The City of Lauderhill Florida, led by Vice Mayor Dale Holness, businesses and community organizations has joined forces with international and local recording artists to create “To Haiti with Love Benefit Concert, a concert for life.” This star-studded event will be held from 12 noon-10pm on March, 28, 2010 at the picturesque Central Broward Regional Park. The park is located at 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill FL 33311 (Sunrise Boulevard and 441).

This charitable event will feature several musical genres including, Kompa, Reggae, R&B, Hip-Hop, Soca, Gospel and Latin. The stellar line-up of invited guests include: Tabou Combo, Nu Look, Jahnesta, Sweet Mickey, Sister Sledge, Donna Allen, Whodini, Special Ed, Nadine Sutherland, Glen Washington, Singing Melody, Abijah, Causion, King Banton, Barbee, Twiggy, Maurice, Hope for Tomorrow, Junior Tucker, Sherell Rosegreen, DJ Griot and many more to be announced later.

To Haiti with Love- A Concert for Life, spear-headed by Chairman, Vice Mayor Dale Holness, caters to the entire family with entertainment for the young and young at heart. This multi-cultural, musical affair represents the unity and support of our community and will be a momentous event that no one will soon forget. It will give us an opportunity to help others in their great time of need.

Proceeds from this concert will benefit Haitians affected by the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake that destroyed Port-au-prince Haiti, and will be distributed by Food for the Poor, Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc and the Broward County Haiti Relief Task Force. Trusted agencies that have solid relationships with the Haitian Community.

Sponsors for the To Haiti with Love Benefit Concert includes: Haiti Caribbean Festival, ABC Tools, Bank Atlantic, Tru-Juice, Golden Krust, Zephyrhills, John Alessi PR Firm, www.CWN5.COM, Banana Boat, JURA and many more.

Vendors and community organizations that will be present at this invent include: MDEI, Florida Kids Care, Miami Children’s Hospital (Pediatric Med Van), Sunshine Medical Center, Florida Atlantic University, Partnership for the Homeless, Aging & Disability Resource Center of Broward County, COSCO Wholesale, YMCA and more. Some services that will be provided includes: Food Stamp, HIV Testing, Diabetic/Blood Pressure Screening, Income Tax Preparation, Temporary Protective Status Form Completion and many more services. Come out and be apart of this charitable event!

Tickets are $15.00 advance purchase and are available online at www.tohaitiwithlovebenefit.com or call 888-695-0888 or at various ticket outlets across Broward and Dade County.

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