Celebrities To Salute Wounded Veterans In Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- /PULSEMEDIA – KSS Productions announced today that ticket sales are open for the 'Celebrity Black Tie Gala and Golf Tournament;' a 2-day event benefiting Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The 1st Annual Celebrity Black Tie Gala and Celebrity Golf Tournament will take place July 26th & 27th 2015, with activities scheduled at the historic Foundry on the Fair Site and the breathtaking Gettysvue Polo Golf and Country Club both located in Knoxville, TN. To view a list of the Celebrities and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.kssgolfandgala.org.
The event is in support of our military men and women from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines and will open with a benefit Celebrity Black Tie Gala featuring musical talent The Bellamy Brothers, Grammy Award winning Artists Club Nouveau famous for "Lean on Me," Larry Dunn, original keyboardist Earth, Wind and Fire of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Luisa Dunn Vocalist for LDO Josh Paul Bassist for Chris Daughtry, Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge, Tower of Power, Jimmy Shubert Comedy Central, Director Chuck Bowman of Incredible Hulk, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Touched by an Angel and Castle as well as Daniel Hank, Producer of such shows as Glee and The Walking Dead. In addition, Actor/Comedian/Impressionist Jamie Costa, Glee Star and Bassist Nik West, "Among the special guests" expected to attend: Singer Trace Atkins, Medal of Honor Recipients, 2 Star Major General Jerry Grizzle NMMI (USA RETIRED ARMY) Purple Heart Recipient USMC (USA RETIRED SGT.MJR) and now NMMI Col. George Brick, Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Sal Gonzalez, Wounded Warrior Project representatives, NFL great Marcus Dupree, plus many more distinguished guests. If you have a friend or family member who served in the armed forces, treat them to a ticket to attend the Gala and meet these great heroes like themselves. Company sponsorships are also available. Purchase tickets at: http://www.kssgolfandgala.org.
A silent auction at the Gala is poised to raise additional funds to benefit the honored heroes. Unique opportunities for exclusive interviews will also be granted to the media upon special request. Media members and general supporters will also be able to participate in this 2- day event. "The KSS Celebrity Black Tie Gala and Celebrity Golf Tournament In Support of Wounded Warrior Project is sure to be an event you will not soon forget and where we can all come together and give back to those who have given us so much," said Samantha and Kevin Gandy, President and Founders of KSS Productions. "The proceeds from this 2-day Event will help invest in the healing and recovery of America's Military men and women and have a beneficial effect on the lives of our disabled veterans and their Families. "Wounded Warrior Project is grateful for the generosity of KSS Productions," said WWP Chief Development Officer Adam Silva. "The support of the public to help aid in our mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors is truly amazing."
About KSS Celebrity Black Tie Gala and Celebrity Golf Tournament – KSS in association with the TN Veterans Business Association a 501 (c) (3) are all about giving back and supporting America's wounded veterans, heroes and their families. For more information, Contact KSS Productions at http://www.kssgolfandgala.org.
About Wounded Warrior Project: The mission of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. WWP's purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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