Bob Hope Hollywood USO at LAX, Ontario Airport USO, and Palm Springs USO to Receive Much Needed Funds from Outdoor Benefit Concert to be held in '08

As the USA celebrates Veteran's Day 2007, The USO -- Greater Los Angeles Area, Inc. Brings Event Organizing Team on Board to Sign Up Supporters, Sponsors and Performers and Raise Awareness of the USO's Mission in Southern California.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 13, 2007 -- The Greater Los Angeles USO, which includes centers at LAX, Palm Springs and Ontario has tapped LA based The People's Concert and Superstar Events to lead the event organizing committee and manage the event production and fundraising efforts for an all-day music concert and star-studded event in the spirit of Bob Hope, announced Fred Zermeno, CEO of The People's Concert, LLC.

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The music and patriotic spirit of support from this 'Concert for the Troops' is as important to our servicemen and women as is the successful completion of their mission. Your support will enable our USO Centers to provide all the comforts and 'a touch of home' to our brave young American warriors as they travel to duty stations around the globe

"A grateful salute to all participants in 'Concert for the Troops.' The proceeds will help assure that our USO Centers in the Greater Los Angeles Area continue to provide comfort and assistance to some 60,000 American military personnel and their families each year," said Michael R.S. Teilmann, Executive Director, of the USO - Greater Los Angeles Area, Inc.

In the sprit of legendary entertainer and USO supporter Bob Hope, The Concert for the Troops (www.concertforthetroops.com) will raise funds, awareness, and support for the three USO facilities in the Los Angeles, CA area. A daylong outdoor concert is planned for the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with performances from an eclectic variety of musicians and world-class bands, appearances by entertainment and sports celebrities and public figures who want to support the troops and raise funds for the Greater Los Angeles USO centers. Event organizers currently seek additional sponsorships in their efforts to raise $1m for The USO -- Greater Los Angeles Area, Inc.

"We are honored to be selected to co-manage this incredibly timely and heartwarming event! Our team is committed to producing an extraordinary star-filled concert worthy of Bob Hope. Support has been growing and we expect responses from sponsors at every level to double. We hope to exceed our fundraising goals," said Peggy Sweeney-McDonald, Managing Partner, Superstar Events.

"The music and patriotic spirit of support from this 'Concert for the Troops' is as important to our servicemen and women as is the successful completion of their mission. Your support will enable our USO Centers to provide all the comforts and 'a touch of home' to our brave young American warriors as they travel to duty stations around the globe," said Richard Musella, Chairman of the Board of Directors, The USO - Greater Los Angeles Area, Inc. In addition to the classic acts and hottest bands of today that will take to the main stage during the show, Superstar Evens will put together a 'fantasy rock' band of military musicians performing alongside top name professional musicians which will close the show.

Bob Hope's fifty-year commitment to public service and his charitable work and tours on behalf of the USO have earned him the admiration and gratitude of millions and many honors, including a Medal of Freedom, and the friendship of every President of the United States since Franklin D. Roosevelt. In the spirit of Mr. Hope and the many entertainers who participated in his USO tours and shows, the Concert for the Troops will carry the torch to help raise funds, awareness and support for the LA area USO centers.             
                     

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONCERT FOR THE TROOPS:
Please visit: www.concertforthetroops.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE USO - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, INC.
Please visit www.bobhopeuso.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PEOPLE'S CONCERT, LLC.
Please visit www.thepeoplesconcert.net

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SUPERSTAR EVENTS AND SPONSORSHIPS
Please visit www.concertforthetroops.com and www.superstarevents.net

Contacts:

Publicity/Media Relations: David Roberson      
Roberson Public Relations
310-860-9150

Event Production: The People's Concert, LLC
Fred Zermeno
theconcert@adelphia.net   
213-219-1060

Sponsorships: Superstar Events
John Heithaus
Peggy Sweeney-McDonald
888- 869-8882
www.superstarevents.net
john.heithaus@superstarevents.net
peggy@superstarevents.net

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