CarsonStrong Foundation Launches 'Rock Out for a Cause' with Live Nation at Blossom Music Center This August
Five Nights. Five Iconic Concerts. One Incredible Cause.
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From Barenaked Ladies and STYX to the Goo Goo Dolls and The Black Keys, every night features iconic live music and an opportunity to fund the Gift of Time Together program, CarsonStrong's cornerstone initiative that gives families a chance to step away from treatment and create lasting memories together.
Experience Packages begin at $1,000 for two guests and include premium concert seating, premier parking, club access wristbands, a pre-show reception at Blossom Grille (with light bites and an open bar), and select artist experiences such as meet-and-greets or sound-check access.
The Michael Anthony Falsetti Foundation proudly serves as the Presenting Sponsor for Rock Out for a Cause, helping to underwrite the event's impact and ensure that funds raised go directly toward serving families in need.
Featured Concerts Include:
• August 1: Barenaked Ladies with Sugar Ray and Fastball
• August 8: Toto with Men at Work and Christopher Cross
• August 12: Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional
• August 20: STYX with Kevin Cronin Band and Don Felder
• August 22: The Black Keys with Gary Clark Jr.
In addition to experience packages, sponsorships are available starting at $2,500, offering exclusive branding opportunities such as the Reception Sponsor, Parking Hangtag Sponsor, Wristband Sponsor, and more. Select sponsorships include access to events, branding on-site and online, and inclusion in CarsonStrong's donor recognition program.
Tickets, sponsorships, and full event details can be found at www.CarsonStrong.org.
About the CarsonStrong Foundation
The CarsonStrong Foundation was founded in memory of Carson Higgins, a young boy whose courageous battle with cancer inspired his family to help others navigate the same unimaginable journey. Through its Gift of Time Together program, the Foundation provides families with all-expenses-paid respite experiences focused on joy, connection, and healing.
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