SALT LAKE CITY, UT- Operation Kids is already known for its
extraordinary annual galas that result in substantial donations to
benefited charities, but this year it is taking its event one step further:
live streaming. The 2008 headline entertainment concert on Saturday,
October 11, by Collin Raye and Jim Brickman, will also be viewable to fans
worldwide, as the global children's charity streams the hour-long
performance to its website.
"While we are located in Salt Lake, we have supporters all over the world,"
said Rick Larsen, president of Operation Kids. "We have been looking for a
way to allow everyone to participate, regardless of their geographic
location."
This year's gala honors John Walsh for his dedication to children's safety.
All proceeds raised will go toward funding child safety initiatives through
the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, The McGruff Safehouse
Network and the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce.
Walsh, best known for hosting "America's Most Wanted," has spent his life
crusading for children, parents and victims since the tragic abduction and
death of his son, Adam, in 1981.
"This year's gala is the perfect one on which to focus the extra
attention," said Larsen. "We want to help further John's work by raising
the awareness about the need for programs and resources focused on keeping
our kids safe online. One way to do that is to reach out to our online
supporters."
The live concert webcast not only brings the gala's tribute entertainment
to supporters, it also opens up the opportunity for individuals to
contribute. While the concert is free, for every $20 donation, viewers will
be entered to win an Epiphone guitar played and signed by Collin Raye at
the event.
"Typically all of the funds are raised by corporations and organizations,"
Larsen said. "We wanted to give everyone a chance to support these great
programs and increase awareness about children's safety."
The 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award Gala, honoring John Walsh, will be
hosted by Dennis Haysbert ("24," "The Unit"), with tribute speeches by
Daniel J. Travanti ("Hill Street Blues," "Adam") and Utah Attorney General
Mark Shurtleff, and entertainment by Anna Wilson, Monty Powell, Collin Raye
and Jim Brickman.
The event will take place in Salt Lake City on Saturday, October 11. The
live concert will be streamed at 9 p.m. (Mountain) at
http://operationkids.org/collinraye. More information and registration for
the webcast can be found at http://operationkids.org/register.
About Operation Kids
Operation Kids is a trademarked d.b.a. of the OK Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization dedicated to more effective giving. We manage
donations that serve the needs of the Whole Child -- their education,
health, safety and well-being. Founded in 1999, the mission of Operation
Kids is to support a community of children's issues through qualified and
measurably effective charities and programs. The "OK Charity" designation
means donors can give with confidence and expect accountability and
results. 100% of all donations go directly to programs. More at
www.operationkids.org.
Blog: http://operationkids.wordpress.com
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