The Clay Walker Gala & Live Performance and MS Forum Benefitting Multiple Sclerosis

Aug. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- Houston, TX - Nationally acclaimed, Multi-Platinum Country Music Artist, Clay Walker, is hosting the first annual Clay Walker Gala & Live Performance to benefit MS on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at the House of Blues located at 1204 Caroline Street from 6:00pm-11:00pm. The following morning, Friday, October 19, Clay Walker and Band Against MS are hosting an MS Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel located at 1300 Lamar Street from 9:00am-11:00am. Registration begins at 8:00am.

Corporate leaders, philanthropists and the sports and entertainment industries will come together for this memorable night to raise funds in support of Clay’s nonprofit organization Band Against MS (BAMS). BAMS will honor American Businessman, Philanthropist and Owner of the NFL Houston Texans, Bob McNair, for his long time support of Band Against MS. Paul Somerville is the event’s Honorary Co-Chair and is the CEO of Associated Pipe line Contractors, Inc. Mr. Somerville is a Lifetime Vice President and past Treasurer of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and serves on the board of Band Against MS (BAMS).

During this exciting evening, there will be live performances by Clay Walker, Percy Sledge and Sarah Marince, open bar, fine dinner cuisine and a chance to participate in the live and silent auctions. On Friday morning, Clay Walker and BAMS will host a MS Forum free for MS patients, caregivers, family and friends. During the open discussion, leading MS researchers will speak about multiple sclerosis research and patient care. There will also be an MS Patient Panel consisting of Clay Walker himself, Demitrius Omphroy (Soccer Professional- Toronto MLS) and Dr. Jack Llewellyn (Sports Psychologist & Author).  

Band Against MS, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3), or not-for-profit, public charity committed to providing educational information for those living with Multiple Sclerosis, funding programs researching a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, and funding programs helping those living with the disease. Nationally acclaimed recording artist Clay Walker established BAMS in February 2003 because he wanted to help others living with the same disease he has battled since 1996.

To purchase tickets or to make a donation to Clay Walker’s Band Against MS Foundation (BAMS) please visit www.bandagainstms.org. For more information about Clay Walker visit www.claywalker.com.
       
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