Boston Concert to Benefit RAINN, National Rape Crisis Hotline

Benefit concert featuring Emm Gryner for RAINN on August 22nd. RAINN the Rape Abuse Incest National Network. RAINN, a non profit organization, operates America's only national hotline for victims of sexual assault.

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CONTACT:   Cindy Howes
Rock for RAINN
PO Box 51148, Boston, MA, 02205
Tel. 508-863-4214
RockForRAINN@yahoo.com

Boston Concert to Benefit RAINN, National Rape Crisis Hotline

BOSTON, MA. -- July 18, 2002 -- Rock for RAINN: A Benefit to Unlock the Silence will be held August 22, 2002, 7:00-10:00 pm at The Matrix at the Roxyplex, 279 Tremont St., Boston, MA. All proceeds will be donated to The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).

RAINN, a nonprofit organization, operates America's only national hotline for victims of sexual assault and was named one of Americas top 100 charities by Worth Magazine. According to the US Department of Justices 2000 National Crime Victimization Survey, an individual is sexually assaulted every two minutes in America -- thats 30 people an hour, 715 people a day. And while most rape victims are women, 1 in 10 victims are male, and 1 in 6 victims are children. The hotline (800.656.HOPE) offers free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day. Since its founding in 1994, RAINN has helped more than 425,000 victims of sexual assault. RAINN estimates that about 6,000 people a month call the RAINN hotline for help. As of March 1, 2001, RAINN has 889 rape crisis center affiliates across America. The hotline is funded entirely by individuals, corporations, and foundations and receives no government funding. Of every dollar donated, 88¢ goes directly to helping victims.

Fundraising events will be held in over 75 cities across the US, with additional events around the world. Most events take place on August 22nd in honor of Epic Records Recording Artist Tori Amoss 39th birthday. Tori Amos, a survivor of sexual assault herself, is a founding member of RAINN and serves as the chair of RAINNs advisory board.

Highlights of the Boston event
·   Live musical performances by Emm Gryner, Brian Webb, Rachel McCartney and The Hirsh Project
·   Charity auction featuring music memorabilia and more.
·   A birthday celebration in honor of Epic Records Recording Artist Tori Amos
Ticket Information
Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets ahead of time:
·   Credit card by phone- call 800-656-HOPE, Extension 3. Specify Boston Party 001.
·   Credit card online -- visit http://boston.rainn.org
·   Checks - payable to RAINN; mail to PO Box 51148, Boston, MA, 02205
Venue
The Matrix at the Roxy is located at 279 Tremont St., Boston, MA., 617-338-Roxy http://www.roxyboston.com

For more information contact Cindy Howes, 508-863-4214, RockForRAINN@yahoo.com, or see our website at http://boston.rainn.org.