Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo And Other Rockers On Board For
Entertainment Industry Foundation's Benefit Cruise
Event Supports Hunger Relief In America
LOS ANGELES, Calif., December 22, 2003 -Rock stars Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, along with a lineup of classic rock legends, join the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and Cruising for a Cause (CFAC) for a weeklong Caribbean cruise to raise much-needed awareness and funds to combat childhood hunger in America.
This cruise brings together an amazing line-up of performances by classic rock artists. Scheduled to perform during six nights of concerts are:
Kansas, Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, Grand Funk Railroad, Mickey Thomas of Starship and Friends, featuring Mike Reno of Loverboy, Bobby Kimball of Toto and
Jimi Jamison of Survivor. In addition to the nightly performances, many of the musicians have recorded public service announcements to bring attention to this hidden crisis.
Hunger threatens the health, education and future of more than 13 million children in America. Compelling evidence shows that even brief periods of hunger for a child can permanently retard physical growth and brain development.
"As parents, it is difficult to imagine that so many children in our own country are not getting the basic nutrition they need to feed their bodies and minds," says Pat Benatar who, along with husband Neil Giraldo, serve as EIF ambassadors for the cruise.
"We're thrilled to join so many of our friends in the music industry for this special cruise event," says Giraldo. "With Cruising for a Cause, the Entertainment Industry Foundation wants to create an experience where people can enjoy themselves while feeling good about making a difference for children."
In total, CFAC hopes to raise $750,000 for EIF's Hunger Free America program which is dedicated to making childhood hunger a national priority, focusing on school meal programs within the public school system, and raising necessary funds to feed at-risk families. CFAC will donate $400 from each purchased cruise fare to the hunger initiative.
To Order Tickets
The 8 day / 7 night Caribbean voyage aboard Holland America's new vista class ship, the Zuiderdam will launch on October 16, 2004 from Ft. Lauderdale, cruising to Key West, Cozumel, Georgetown and Half Moon Cay. Cruising for a Cause tickets are available for purchase at
www.cruisingforacause.com or by calling (800) 538-0203. For more information about EIF's hunger initiative, visit
www.eifoundation.org.
Enter Caribbean Cruise Giveaway to Win
As a way to generate excitement for the cruise, CFAC is offering adults a chance to win two free tickets aboard the cruise through the Caribbean Cruise Giveaway sweepstakes. People can enter to win by visiting
www.eifoundation.org. As part of the on-line entry form, there is an interactive Q&A to challenge your understanding about childhood hunger.
About Entertainment Industry Foundation
As the philanthropic heart of the entertainment industry, Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars -- and provided countless volunteer hours -- to support charitable initiatives addressing some of the most critical issues facing society today.
About Cruising For a Cause
CFAC is a California-based for profit corporation that utilizes its more then 25 years of corporate event planning expertise to benefit charitable youth issues in the United States. The company plans and develops specialty cruise itineraries that offer an enhanced travel experience for the conscientious traveler. The company anticipates that it will produce 4 to 6 cruises per year all benefiting charitable organizations.
