Oct 97: "Concert of Hope" benefit for the Greek Children's Fund

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From: http://www.greekchildrensfund.org/press.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               CONTACT: SAM MATTHEWS
JUNE 12,1997                                                 201.843-0909

New York, NY - On Saturday, October 4, 1997, internationally acclaimed artists from Greece will join forces in "The Concert of Hope" to raise funds for the Greek Childrens' Fund at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The concert will take place at Madison Square Garden Arena with a capacity of 20,000 spectators. This will be the largest Greek Concert in North American history. The entertainers appearing (listed in alphabetical order) will be:

These artists have sold-out concert venues worldwide including in the cities of Athens, London, Paris, Los Angeles, Sydney, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto and New York.

Fifteen years ago, Stanley Matthews established the Fund whose programs have assisted approximately 5,000 families in need of assistance. These programs have been providing Greek pediatric cancer patients with housing and financial assistance, as well as psychological care.

In the upcoming press releases and press conference(s) the Organizing Committee for the "Concert of Hope" will provide specific information regarding ticket availability. To purchase tickets, please visit Ticketmaster

For More Information, contact the producers of this special event at encore2000@aol.com.

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