Final Days for Bono’s Birthday Gift

The folks at the African Well Fund are in their final days of their “Build a Well for Bono’s Birthday” campaign. This year’s theme is “Walk to the Water: Walk With Me.” Below is their latest press release: The African Well Fund is accepting donations for its sixth annual Bono’s Birthday Well fundraiser, “Walk to the [...]

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Update on Icons of Music auction

To update a story mentioned here a week ago (or so), Edge has announced he will donate 2 Gibson guitars and other personal items to the upcoming “Icons of Music” auction on May 31. In an interview with the Associated Press by phone while the band was in the studio, Edge said, “No one could ever [...]

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Icons of Music Auction - May 31

For those who didn’t get what they wanted at auction last year will have another opportunity at bidding on items generously donated from fellow musicians…Julien’s Auctions is hosting the “Icons of Music” auction to benefit Music Rising. The auction is set for May 31 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. There are [...]

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In case you missed it, like I did…

I know, I know. Shame on me. Instead of staying home and watching Bono’s second appearance on Idol Gives Back, I opted to head to a fine Irish establishment in downtown Seattle with some friends to compete in pub trivia (if you’re curious, our team “Brown Sauce” came in third). Since I missed the show, I was [...]

Tags: Bono, Causes & Charities, In the News... by Tassoula
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