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Santa Monica Bars and Restaurants say CHEERS for Hurricane Katrina VictimsReleased on = September 3, 2005, 11:17 am Press Release Author = Terence Mulholland, CHEERS Industry = Non Profit Press Release Summary = Los Angeles area bars and restaurants group together to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims. Press Release
Body = In
early 2005, as the extent of the Asian Tsunami was becoming known,
a group of more than forty Santa Monica and Westside Bars, Restaurants
and Businesses joined "CHEERS
did so well in January that we now wish to surpass our previous
total and help the victims of the devastating Hurricane Katrina
by raising $100,000 and once again bring our community together
in an effort to help those in desperate circumstances." said
Terence Mulholland, organizer of CHEERS and CEO of Beyond Home All proceeds of the bar's and restaurant's events shall be donated directly to the American Red Cross and Salvation Army charities giving aid in the disaster areas. Other businesses
have also joined in the effort by donating goods and services for
raffle or auction and many employees have offered to donate tips
and salary. "This disaster has hit a nerve with many people
who have been looking for a way to help these victims and CHEERS
aims to provide an avenue which is both fun and rewarding." Visit www.cheersweek.com
or email info@cheersweek.com for more information on event locations
and dates or to join the fundraising initiative. Web Site = http://cheersweek.com Contact Details
= 1119 22nd ST #3
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