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MEDIA ALERT:

Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky to Honor World War II Veteran for Efforts to Recover The Remains Of American War Dead

WHAT:
World War II veteran Leon Cooper will be honored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which will formally endorse his efforts urging the federal government to recover and repatriate the remains of hundreds of American war dead in battle of Tarawa atoll.   

WHEN:
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 381B, Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration. 500 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

WHY:
According to Cooper, “Our government has done nothing since 1943 to recover and repatriate these brave Americans who gave their lives in defense of our freedom.” He is asking that the resolution and call for action be delivered to President Obama and other federal officials.

WHO:
Leon Cooper is a World War II veteran of “Bloody Tarawa” and of five other major Pacific War battles, and a published author. He is being recognized for his efforts to preserve the battle site and to honor the sacrifices made by his brothers in arms.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Agenda: http://bos.co.la.ca.us/Categories/Agenda/cms1_137322.pdf

Web site: http://www.returntotarawa.net

Press Releases:
Military Channel: “Return To Tarawa” Premiere, Ed Harris
http://www.ballantinesbiz.com/LeonCooper/Leon_Documentary_Premiere_033009.html

“Remember Me” … Battle Cry from Wounded WWII Marine   
http://www.ballantinesbiz.com/LeonCooper/Leon_RememberMe_051009.html

World War II Veteran Wants U.S. to Find & Repatriate MIAs   
http://www.ballantinesbiz.com/LeonCooper/Leon_MIA_051009.html

“You Are Forgotten,” Claims Veteran of 79,200 MIAs OF WWII   
http://www.ballantinesbiz.com/LeonCooper/Leon_Forgotten_072109.html

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Rhonda Rees
(818) 325-2089
rhorees1@att.net

L.A. Bands and Renowned Comedian to take the Stage at Hollywood’s Boardners at ‘Rockin’ Out for a Cure’ Concert
on September 22^nd

Tax Deductible Tickets are Now available for $20 and all Proceeds Will Go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Rockin’ Out For A Cure Host and Comedian Steve Mazan Steve Mazan in front of the famous Ed Sullivan Theatre

HOLLYWOOD, CA, September 11, 2009 — Special musical guests and L.A. locals will be rocking it out at a benefit concert at Hollywood’s Boardners on Tuesday, September 22. The ROCKIN’ OUT FOR A CURE concert will go from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, and all proceeds will support the fight against blood cancers.

ROCKIN’ OUT FOR A CURE will take place at Boardners, located at 1652 N. Cherokee Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the first band is scheduled to go on promptly at 8:00pm, with the last band estimated to take the stage at 11:00pm. Music goers that night will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite bands by donating money into special ballot boxes. The band with the most money in their box at the end of the night is the winner of the battle of the bands. All of the money earned through the voting will be donated in the winning band’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There will also be a silent auction with items such as massages, restaurant gift cards, and an iPod available for bidding.

Presented by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), members of the Team in Training Program decided to put on a charity concert to raise awareness and funds. LLS’ lifesaving mission is to cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and Myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. So far as an organization, LLS and Team in Training have raised over 850 million dollars. The goal is to reach one billion by the year end.

ROCKIN’ OUT FOR A CURE concert will be hosted by renowned stand-up comedian, Steve Mazan, who has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson show and most recently on The Late Show with David Letterman. A few years ago, Steve Mazan was diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer. He immediately set out to achieve his life-long dream — perform comedy on the David Letterman show. Recently, on September 4^th, that goal became a reality. For more information on Steve, please go to www.stevemazan.com. Steve will keep the crowd at the concert laughing and entertained throughout the night and in between the band and stage changes.

Tisha Harris, a TV Programming Executive at NBC Universal and a member of the benefit concert’s planning committee, says: “We hope to attract an after-work crowd and a cross-section of the community looking for something fun to do during the week. People can come straight from work and grab dinner at Boardners, and enjoy drink specials, great music and many laughs throughout the night. I don’t know of any better way to spend your money than by having fun and helping a good cause at the same time.”

ROCKIN’ OUT FOR A CURE will include amazing bands and performers from the Los Angeles area that have a huge fan following. Ranging from alternative to rap, the bands performing in order on September 22^nd include:

• Fiction Nation –
  A great combination of alternative, Industrial, and new wave, this band will keep you entranced.
• Elemenopy –
  These guys are described as a modern day Simon and Garfunkel meets Smashing Pumpkins.
• Joe Con –
  Originally emerging from the bluegrass covered hills of Kentucky, Joe Con combines Hip-hop while staying true to his country roots.
• Dizzylilacs –
  Hailed by critics and fans, DIZZYLILACS hard hitting, melodic style is refreshingly new and intelligent. Stand by for a powerful and energetic live performance.
• Julie the Band –
  A fun and up beat band, Julie the Band is a force to be reckon with, drawing audiences well beyond the Los Angeles borders.

Tickets are on sale now for $20 and can be purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
event/81752. Ticket purchases are tax deductible.

For more event information and updates, please go to ROCKIN’ OUT FOR A CURE’S websites pages on Facebook and MySpace.

Media inquiries may be directed to:
Erika Maya
Ballantines PR
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