City of Worcester, MA

Benefit & Event for Those in Central & Western MA Devastated by the Recent Tornadoes

For Immediate Release: 6/7/2011 2:41 pm

Let's Show the Central/Western MA Tornado Victims that:
WORCESTER CARES!
Worcester Cares PSA (3:43)

Just as others have been there to support our city in its times of need, the time has come for Worcester to show our neighbors that we are here when they need us most! Please join us on June 17th and 18th for two days of fundraising for the American Red Cross Relief Efforts.

3 EASY WAYS TO GIVE!

1. IN PERSON!
   Come to one (or both) of these events and give in person! Only cash or check donations will be accepted. Absolutely no donations of material items will be accepted.
2. ONLINE!
   Simply go to www.redcrosscwm.org and make your donation by credit card!
3. TEXT!
   Just text RED CROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation!

WORCESTER CARES MEDIA-THON
Friday, June 17th, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Worcester’s favorite on-air personalities from all our local radio & television stations will broadcast live all day from five easy DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field/College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street, Worcester
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Featuring WTAG personalities Jim Polito, Jordan Levy and more!

Price Chopper/East Mountain Street
72 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA 01606
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Featuring WSRS personalities Greg Byrne & Jackie Brush and more!

Commerce Bank & Trust
993 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Featuring WCRN’s Hank Stolz and other personalities!

DCU Center
Major Taylor Boulevard Entrance, Worcester, MA 01608
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Featuring 100 FM "The Pike" and 98.9 ORC FM personalities Frank Foley, Cruisin’ Bruce Palmer and more!

Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center
525 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Featuring WXLO personalities Jen Carter & Steve Donovan and more!

Charter TV3 – live simulcast of WTAG’s Jim Polito Show and Jordan Levy Show!

If you can't make it: Donate online at www.redcrosscwm.org or text RED CROSS to 90999 for a $10 gift to assist Red Cross Disaster Relief.

WORCESTER CARES FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT THE WORCESTER TORNADOES
Saturday, June 18th, 5:30 PM
Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field/College of the Holy Cross
1 College Street, Worcester, MA

Cheer on our home team the Worcester Tornadoes and enjoy both a pregame celebration and a night that will end with a bang as we salute our neighbors in need with a FIREWORKS DISPLAY! Tickets are $15 for general admission seating and ALL PROCEEDS will go to the American Red Cross. Visit www.worcestertornadoes.com to get your tickets today!