Downtown Sundown Concert Raises Funds for Cape Fear River Watch

Release Date: Friday, July 20th 2012

Press Release
For Immediate Release
July 20, 2012

Wilmington, NC - Last Friday, July 13, Satisfaction headlined at Downtown Sundown Concert Series with opening act Brad Heller and the Fustics. Through the charity wristband program, WDI raised $625 for Cape Fear River Watch (CFRW). The mission of CFRW is to protect and improve the water quality of the Lower Cape Fear River Basin through education, advocacy and action.

"We are so grateful to Downtown Sundown for their support. Proceeds from the charity wristband sales will support programs to educate citizens about the value of the river as a vital part of our environment and economy, and to keep the Cape Fear River clean and beautiful, " says Stephanie Borrett, Resource Director for Cape Fear River Watch.

Wristbands will be sold for $1.00 per person at the Downtown Sundown Concert Series for the remainder of the summer. WDI will split the proceeds with local charities and nonprofit organizations each week up to $1,000. Please visit wilmingtondowntown.com for a list of charities and corresponding dates.

Join WDI at the Downtown Sundown Concert Series on Friday, July 20 for Madonna Nash, a female country artist and Wilmington native. Kentucky Gentleman will open at 6:00pm, followed by Madonna Nash at 8:00pm. Half of the proceeds from wristband sales will benefit Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Inc (WARM).

Contact:
Ashley Hanners
Operations Manager
Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI)
ashley@wilmingtondowntown.com
(910) 763-7349

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