OLGC
Presents David Foster Fundraiser
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
(OLGC) today announced it will present David
Foster and Friends, a star- studded charity
gala at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort on Saturday,
September 16, 2006.
Internationally
acclaimed singer Andrea Bocelli will headline
this unique event, which is the inspiration
of 14-time Grammy-award winner, David Foster.
Additional performers will be announced in the
coming months, and posted on DavidFosterAndFriendsOnt.com
"This
is a special event for a special cause,"
said David Foster. "Money raised from this
extraordinary performance will make a real and
meaningful difference to so many families in
Ontario and across Canada."
"The
McGuinty government is pleased to support the
important work of the David Foster Foundation
through Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation,"
said David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure
Renewal. "Since it was established in 1975,
OLGC has generated $23.1 billion in revenue
that is invested in priorities like health care,
physical fitness, sport, recreation and cultural
activities, as well as charitable and not-for-profit
organizations."
All
proceeds from the event will benefit the David
Foster Foundation. The foundation was established
in 1986 to help pay non-medical expenses for
families with children who require organ transplants,
such as transportation and accommodation. Last
year, the event held at River Rock Casino in
British Columbia raised over $2.8 million.
In
addition to raising funds for a worthwhile cause,
this world-class event enables OLGC to deliver
exciting and entertaining experiences for its
patrons, according to Chief Executive Officer,
Duncan Brown. "This promises to be an inspiring,
intimate and electrifying event. Presenting
David Foster and Friends is a real testament
to the quality of our people and our world-class
entertainment facilities."
The
headlining performer, Andrea Bocelli, has sold
more than 50 million records worldwide since
he broke onto the musical scene a decade ago.
His most recent work, called "Amore,"
was produced by David Foster. Mr. Bocelli will
perform songs from this CD at the closing ceremony
of the Winter Olympics.
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