World Renowned Entertainer Linda Gentille to be World Ambassador for the International Institute for Spinal Regeneration

Las Vegas based Ra Entertainment, the management group for world renowned entertainer and pianist Ms. Linda Gentille (gentille.com), is very pleased to announce Linda's new association with the International Institute for Spinal Regeneration (iisr.net), a Hamilton, Ontario, Canadian based organization.

(PRWEB) December 5, 2004 -- Las Vegas based Ra Entertainment, the management group for world renowned entertainer and pianist Ms. Linda Gentille (www.gentille.com), is very pleased to announce Linda's new association with the International Institute for Spinal Regeneration (www.iisr.net), a Hamilton, Ontario, Canadian based organization who's mandate is:

The International Institute for Spinal Regeneration (IISR) is committed to broadening public awareness about the importance of spinal research and to raising the funds necessary to continue the important work being carried out by the very dedicated doctors and members of the spinal research community as well as educating members of the community in spinal cord injuries and the prevention of spinal cord injuries."

This new association will be formally launched Wednesday, December 15th when Linda and her guests, Heather Briggs from Hamilton and Priestan Ti from St. Catharines, perform at IISR SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS fundraiser Christmas Concert in Hamilton being held at the Renaissance Banquet and Event Centre, 2289 Barton Street East, in Hamilton, Ontario.

Linda supports numerous research and charitable organizations around the world with her multi-genre performances ranging from soft rock, to jazz, to Broadway and Musical themes, to classical. Needless to say, the inclusion of the IISR program, with its international significance, will now become a priority during her international concert tours

If you, your organization or business would like to sponsor Linda to perform an IISR benefit concert in your city or town, please send an e-mail to mailto:tom@gentille.com or call the IISR at 905-575-5916 with your preferred dates, and we'll be back in touch promptly.

As Linda has stated most emphatically, "Together we CAN make a significant impact on spinal regeneration research that will touch everyone, donors, researchers and, most importantly, those with spinal cord complications".

Please address all media inquiries to Rob McConnell, Executive Director, International Institute for Spinal Regeneration, (905) 575-5916 or mailto:rmcconnell@iisr.net.

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