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Whos The Boss" Star Headlines Live on Lincoln Benefit for
University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Join us for Tony Danza Live on Lincoln 2003 at the Lincoln Theater on Lincoln Road Thursday night, November 13, for a one-time-only concert to benefit cancer research at UM/Sylvester. Call 305-243-5184 for more information.
Miami, FL. Tony Danza Live on Lincoln 2003 is a one-performance only song and dance show starring one of Americas most popular celebrities, Tony Danza. Joining Danza as Master of Ceremonies is actress Mindy Sterling, best known for her characterization of Frau Farbissina" in the Austin Powers movies.
Organizer Linda Richman promises a fun evening with an urgent purpose. Its inspiring that the son of a garbage man in New York can rise to become a huge TV star," said Richman. We need that same kind of inspiration to fight the war on cancer."
Preparations for Live on Lincoln began with a September 4 fundraising kickoff party at the elegant new Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort on A1A in Sunny Isles. The big event lights up Lincoln Road on November 13 -- it is expected to sell out.
Who: Singer, actor, dancer Tony Danza, actress Mindy Sterling
Denny Feinsilver, event chair, Linda Richman, entertainment chair and leaders in Friends for Sylvester, a UM/Sylvester affiliate group
What: Tony Danza Live on Lincoln 2003, a benefit concert for UM/Sylvester
When: Thursday, November 13, 8:00 p.m. VIP party begins at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Road Theater, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Tickets: 305-273-6015
Following the show, guests will enjoy an exclusive live auction featuring Sterling as the auctioneer, and be treated to a post-theater gourmet dessert reception sponsored by OleoMed. A limited number of tickets to this exciting and important concert and reception will be available at prices of $200, $350, and VIP access at $500. A number of VIP amenities are included in the $500 ticket price, including:
• Valet parking
• Pre-theater dinner
• Preferred seating in lower orchestra section
• Red carpet photograph and interview
• Exclusive live auction
• Gift from Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour
Organizers hope to raise $250,000 to support cancer research at UM/Sylvester.
UM/Sylvester was founded in 1992 to provide comprehensive cancer services and today serves as the hub for cancer-related research, diagnosis, and treatment at the University of Miami School of Medicine. UM/Sylvester handles more than 1,100 inpatient admissions annually, performs 2,800 surgical procedures, and treats 2,800 new cancer patients. All UM/Sylvester physicians are on the faculty of the University of Miami School of Medicine, South Floridas only academic medical center. In addition, UM/Sylvester physicians and scientists are engaged in 126 clinical trials and receive more than $30 million annually in research grants. UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach recently opened to better meet the needs of residents of Broward and Palm Beach Counties. This 10,000 square-foot facility at I-95 and S.W. 10th Street offers appointments with physicians from five cancer specialties, complementary therapies from the Courtelis Center, and education and outreach events.
Media Contact:
Kelly Kaufhold
Office of Communication
University of Miami School of Medicine
(305) 243-5184 Pager: (305) 376-6468
e-mail: kkaufhold@miami.edu
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