PEARL JAM FANS CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FUNDRAISER
Lake Geneva, WI – Legendary rock band Pearl Jam is celebrating its 20 Year Anniversary by hosting a festival concert series at Alpine Valley Music Theater, WI on Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4. In honor of Pearl Jam’s momentous occasion, the Wishlist Foundation, a Pearl Jam fan nonprofit organization, will be hosting a pre-concert fundraiser on Friday, September 2, at Hemingways in Lake Geneva.
Wishlist Foundation hosts pre-concert fundraiser events across the globe to benefit organizations that Pearl Jam and its fans support. The September 2 fundraiser will benefit several local and national organizations in honor of each member of the band; Save the Turf Foundation and Tosa Skateboarders United for bassist Jeff Ament; Advocacy for Patients With Chronic Illness for lead guitarist Mike McCready; Guitars in the Classroom music education for drummer Matt Cameron; The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin for rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard; Camp Hope for keyboard player Boom Gaspar and Honor Flight veterans organization for lead singer Eddie Vedder.
The fundraiser will feature performances by Cluthe/Lee, select scenes from the play “The Faithfull”, trivia contests, karaoke, Pearl Jam themed menu, five different bars, BBQ and s’mores cookout and more. Attendees can make donations at the event and receive incentive items like Pearl Jam inspired t-shirts, posters, wristbands, mouse pads and ticket albums and can enter raffles to win fan-donated Pearl Jam memorabilia. There will also be a silent auction that features autographed items donated by band members as well as items donated by our sponsors.
Conceived in 2004 and formalized in 2006, the Wishlist Foundation is a Pearl Jam fan nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Pearl Jam’s charitable and philanthropic goals. Our ongoing mission is to utilize the collective ability of Pearl Jam fans around the globe to make a difference in the world. Since 2004, the Wishlist Foundation and Pearl Jam fans across the globe have together raised almost a half a million dollars to date through a variety of grassroots fundraising methods.
The festival weekend kicks off a series of commemorative events for Pearl Jam, including a ten city Canadian tour and their upcoming Cameron Crowe-directed film, Pearl Jam Twenty, which captures the band’s journey over its twenty years, along with an accompanying book and soundtrack album in September. A nine city South American tour is scheduled for November.
All ages are welcome to attend the fundraiser at Hemingways, N3270 County Hwy H, Lake Geneva, WI from 5 – 10 PM. For more information, please visit www.wishlistfoundation.org
= GENERAL INFORMATION =
Wishlist Foundation – http://wishlistfoundation.org
Pearl Jam – http://pearljam.com
Pearl Jam Twenty – http://pj20.com
Hemingways – http://www.hemingwaysportofcall.com
Cluthe/Lee – http://www.leeandcluthemusic.blogspot.com
The Faithfull – a PJ Play – http://www.facebook.com/TheFaithfull.play
= BENEFICIARY INFORMATION =
Save The Turf Foundation – http://savetheturf.com
As one of only two remaining American skateboard parks from the 1970s, the Turf is a unique part of our history. It attracted riders from around the world bringing revenue to the city of Greenfield and the surrounding communities. The Turf’s card-carrying members included top pros like Tony Hawk, Mike Vallely, Lance Mountain, Tony Alva, Jason Jesse and Jeff Kendall. Our first mission is to help fund the immediate protection of the now exposed pools from the harsh Wisconsin winters. Second, we will help fund the restoration of the pools and attract sponsors and investors to the new development.
Tosa Skateboarders United – http://tosaskateboardersunited.org
The Tosa Skateboarders United skateboard park project began in early 2004 as the Wauwatosa, WI community realized the need for a facility of its type for local kids. There is no legal place for skateboarders and BMX bikers to practice their sport. A public forum was held on the topic of providing a skateboard park in the city. Citizen adults & youth, business leaders, teachers, the recreation department and the police department attended in support of the cause. Soon after the forum, a group of interested community volunteers came together to turn this idea into a reality. Now, many of the kids are becoming involved with all aspects of the project such as, speaking and demonstrating to the community and planning the construction process.
Advocacy for Patients – http://advocacyforpatients.org
Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. is the only advocacy organization in the United States that provides free information, advice and advocacy services to patients with chronic illnesses in all areas of need including health and disability insurance, Social Security disability, employment discrimination, school-based accommodations, resource location, and more.
Guitars in the Classroom – http://guitarsintheclassroom.org
Guitars in the Classroom inspires, trains and equips general classroom teachers and specialists to integrate music and music making across the academic curriculum through “song-based instruction” so students of all ages have the opportunity to learn through making music together in class, everyday. Their work prepares and supports educators to lead the way competently and confidently, employing music as a powerful tool for reaching all learners, teaching all subjects, and building character and community in their classrooms.
The Natural Resources Foundation of WI – http://www.wisconservation.org
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin creates opportunities for individuals and organizations to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Wisconsin’s natural resources, support state and local conservation programs, and establish conservation endowments. Since 1986, our Foundation contributed more than $4.5 million to save endangered wildlife, protect natural lands, and support environmental education and outreach. Learn more at wisconservation.org and join us in exploring, protecting and caring for Wisconsin.
Honor Flight – http://www.honorflight.org/
Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill.
Camp HOPE – http://www.camphopeforkids.org
Camp HOPE is a wonderful place in central Wisconsin where children and teenagers gather to work through the grieving process after a loved one dies. The camp gently guides the children and teenagers through the complex emotions by showing them that they are not alone.
Editorial Contact
Laura Trafton
630-269-8397
laura@wishlistfoundation.org
Media Assets
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Word – http://wishlistfoundation.org/pj20/wishlistpj20press.doc
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Logo – http://wishlistfoundation.org/pj20/wishlist_blue.png
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