The Second Annual Harrington Family Foundation Benefit Concert presented by Key Bank rocks Portlands Pioneer Square and raises $30,000 for Charity!

On one of the most perfect summer nights weve seen this year, Detroit Lions Quarterback and former Oregon Duck Joey Harrington presided over the Harrington Family Foundations highly successful outdoor concert, which was attended on July 1, 2004 by nearly two thousand enthusiastic fans. Produced by TAOW Productions, the event resulted in a $30,000 donation to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, one of the primary regional charities the Harrington Family Foundation supports.

(PRWEB) August 4, 2004 -- On one of the most perfect summer nights weve seen this year, Detroit Lions Quarterback and former Oregon Duck Joey Harrington presided over the Harrington Family Foundations highly successful outdoor concert, which was attended on July 1, 2004 by nearly two thousand enthusiastic fans. Produced by TAOW Productions, the event resulted in a $30,000 donation to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, one of the primary regional charities the Harrington Family Foundation supports.

Respectfully avoiding the spotlight, Harrington deftly jammed on piano during performances by Pat McGee Band and multi-platinum headliners Third Eye Blind. Fans said he turned in an impressive performance on the keys, while encouraging the audience to support the Foundation and the charities it assists. One attendee said Joeys become such a well rounded guy -- he plays hard, both on the field and on the stage, and he cares deeply about kids and the local community ... were just glad to be able to help him in this great cause!" The event was taped by NFL Films, ESPN, The CBS Morning Show and was well attended and supported by local media.

Youngsters from Shriners Hospital and the audience joined Harrington and opener Pat McGee on stage for one song, adding to the family oriented nature of the evening. In connection with the event, TAOW also managed a fund-raising golf tournament and auction at Pumpkin Ridge, sponsored by West Coast Bank and a pre-concert reception and silent auction hosted by McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurant. The silent auctions featured items autographed and donated personally by Harrington. One sought after auction item worthy of note was a Rookie Jersey worn on the Inaugural game played at Ford Field -- a guaranteed collectors item in the future.

Sponsorship support was provided by Key Bank, KINK FM, Nike, University of Oregon Alumni Association, The Detroit Lions, McCormick & Schmicks, The Portland Tribune, West Coast Bank, Columbia Distributing, BV Vineyards, DEX Media, Colormation, Waste Management, Fast Signs, NW Sanitation, Sandovals, Blackfish Creative, Athletes First, Day Wireless, Sherman Clay and Henrys 12th Street Tavern.

Said Harrington At the end of the day, what matters most is attaining results. With the help of the sponsors and community, we were able to bring a positive result to the Shriners and the exceptional value they bring to community. We also want to thank all of the people not listed who helped bring this wonderful event together, including all the volunteers from the Shriners, Key Bank and Nike."

Photos from the show, and upcoming information on the 2005 Concert, can be found at the concert website, www.hffbenefitconcert.com and the Foundations website www.joeyharrington3.com.

About the Shriners Hospitals for Children
A network of pediatric specialty hospitals throughout North America where children under the age of 18 receive excellent medical care absolutely free of charge without regard to race or religion.

About The Harrington Family Foundation
The Harrington Family Foundation believes every child has the right to receive a quality education and proper health care in a safe and nurturing community. Assisting the hospital dovetails Harrington and his familys mission to provide support, either financial or through donation of autographed memorabilia, to local and national non-profit organizations who share their vision. For more information www.joeyharrington3.com

About TAOW Productions, LLC
Based in Portland, TAOW provides event management, entertainment and logistics worldwide to corporations, trade associations and charitable foundations. For more: www.taowproductions.com

About KeyBank:
Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, retirement, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and internationally. The companys businesses deliver their products and services through KeyCenters and offices; a network of nearly 2,200 ATMs; telephone banking centers (1.800.KEY2YOU); and a Web site, Key.com, that provides account access and financial products 24 hours a day. Key has 66 KeyCenters (branches) in Oregon. Every year, KeyBank sponsorships and foundation grants go to a variety of organization that make a real difference in people's lives and enhance the communities we serve.

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