2nd Annual “Music For MDA” Comes To Providence Dave And Buster’s

March 5, 2013 - PRLog -- The night will feature performances by local artists, silent auctions, raffles, and more to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southeastern Massachusetts.

The event is from 7:00pm to 10:00pm and will showcase the talents of local artists Grace Morrison and the RSO, Becca & Bob Miller, The Rick & Mark Duo, Splash of Blues, Donnie Wilson, and Echo & Drake.
Tickets to the event are available for $25 for adults and $15 for students. Ticket pre-sale is limited to 200 and can be purchased online at http://www.musicformda.org  or
http://www.ticketriver.com/event/6494-music-for-mda .
Tickets include admission to the event and your enjoyment of light and delicious hors d’oeuvres. The silent auction is expected to showcase an array of unique sports memorabilia, original art, home goods, getaways, and so much more!

Making Music for MDA was a dream of Barrington resident Dr. Robert Miller whose goal was to use music to make a difference with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. A musician himself, Bob knew not to underestimate the power of a few, local, talented artists who set their minds to playing for a cause. Before the 2012 concert, Bob told local media outlets, “It is only through the kindness and generosity of so many that this very special event is happening. While MDA has long been close to our hearts, this benefit concert provides an opportunity to make a real contribution and make a difference.” And make a difference they did: Music for MDA’s debut sold-out event raised over $5,000 for MDA. Later that spring, the second Music for MDA concert was organized by Robert’s daughter, Rebecca, at Brandeis University.

This money helps funds services MDA provides to over 900 families in Southeastern Massachusetts and Greater Rhode Island communities. Services include comprehensive healthcare at clinics at Rhode Island Hospital, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Mass General Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, New England Medical Center and Lahey Clinic in Burlington. MDA also provides week-long sessions at local MDA Summer Camps in New Hampshire and Connecticut, for affected children in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts between the ages of 6 and 17. Support group services, medical equipment repairs, advocacy, flu shots, and worldwide research efforts are also funded by money raised at events like Music for MDA. MDA is a nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research.

This year’s event is expected to draw a much larger audience than 2012 and should be a wonderful & inspiring event.

If you would like to make a donation to the event, purchase an ad in the event brochure or online, or offer an item for the auction or raffle please contact
Briana Littlefield, MDA office at 401-732-1910
Visit us online at  http://www.musicformda.org
Find us on     http://www.facebook.com/musicformda          

100% of proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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