“THE MIDWEST ROCK ‘N ROLL EXPRESS” TOUR,
IN ASSOCIATION WITH STYX AND REO SPEEDWAGON’S CHARITY ORGANIZATION
ROCK TO THE RESCUE,
RAISES OVER $100,000 FOR VICTIMS OF THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBINGS
July
9, 2013 -- The April/May “The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express” tour with
STYX, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent was successful in more ways than
one. STYX and REO Speedwagon’s Rock to the Rescue charity organization
not only raised thousands of dollars for local charities at each tour
stop, but they also raised $108,000 which will go directly to the Boston
One Fund, helping victims of the Boston marathon bombings.
Donations
were collected along the 21-date trek when fans purchased a silent
raffle ticket to win a guitar signed by all three acts.
"Like
all Americans, we have watched the events in Boston and wondered what
we could do to help. We know the fans of all three bands will once
again rise with us to help our friends in Boston. We Are Boston!” --
STYX
"We
feel such sadness for those innocent people in Boston who have suffered
so much and are still suffering now. We think of those victims of
senseless violence as we sign the guitar which is to be donated on their
behalf each night. In our small way, we do what we do." -- REO
Speedwagon
“The
Nugent band and family are surrounded by Americans who care deeply
about each other and are dedicated to give all we got in times of need.
We again face a tragedy that we can all help with, and are proud of
this charitable heart and soul effort.” – Ted Nugent
Spearheaded
by Tommy Shaw’s daughter, Hannah Shaw, Rock to the Rescue is a 501(c)3
non-profit organization, whose mission is to build strong, healthy
communities through the support of grassroots organizations across the
country. As of last year, at every STYX tour date Rock to the Rescue
partners with a local group to give back through community outreach,
fundraising, and volunteer support.
Rock
to the Rescue originally started in 2001 as a result of the 9/11
terrorist attacks and is the brainchild of STYX singer/guitarist Tommy
Shaw and REO Speedwagon singer/keyboardist/guitarist Kevin Cronin. The
two musicians brought together bands and artists such as Bad Company,
Journey, Survivor, Kansas, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many others to be part of
“Volunteers For America” concert events in Dallas and Atlanta that
ultimately raised over $775,000 for victims of 9/11, as well as the Port
Authority police department in New York City. For more info: www.rocktotherescue.net and www.facebook.com/rocktotherescue.
