(Nashville, TN – Oct. 26, 2010) Iconic Country music act The Charlie Daniels Band is performing two benefit shows on Saturday, Nov. 13, at Golden Eagle Casino to help send care packages to deployed U.S. troops.
The concerts support OPERATION TROOP AID™, a nonprofit military support organization that distributes care packages to deployed U.S. troops. Golden Eagle Casino is donating $1 to OPERATION TROOP AID for every ticket sold.
“This is Golden Eagle Casino’s second year as a sponsor for TROOP AID, and I am extremely thrilled that they have chosen the 2010 TROOP AID Patriot Award winner Charlie Daniels to perform this year,” said TROOP AID Founder and CEO Mark Woods. “Even better, Charlie and the CDB will perform two shows on Nov. 13 in support of our mission.”
Added Daniels, “I salute OPERATION TROOP AID and all they do to support our military.”
The legendary performer’s two shows are at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Reserved seat tickets are available for $40 and $50. Tickets purchased at the Golden Eagle Casino prior to day of show will be discounted $5. The Golden Eagle Casino is located in Horton, Kan., approximately 90 minutes from Kansas City. For more information about Golden Eagle Casino or to purchase tickets to the Charlie Daniel Band concerts, visit www.GoldenEagleCasino.com.
“We became acquainted with OTA’s mission two years ago and are sincerely pleased to support this vital link for our deployed troops during the holidays,” says Golden Eagle Casino General Manager Steve Dole. “We look forward to the years ahead supporting our troops for as long as they are out there defending our freedom.”
Since incorporating as a charity, TROOP AID has sent over $1 million in care packages and product to our troops through entertainment initiatives and promotions. TROOP AID’s certifications include Combined Federal Campaign Member (CFC #26493), Local Independent Charities of America and American Veteran and Patriot Organizations of America. OTA is also a proud member of the Country Music Association (CMA).
For more info on OPERATION TROOP AID visit: www.TroopAid.com or www.OperationTroopAid.org.
About OPERATION TROOP AID:
OPERATION TROOP AID (OTA) is a 501 C (3) nonprofit organization founded by Mark Woods and based out of Hendersonville, Tenn. Woods is the CEO of OTA and is a 21-year veteran of the United States Navy. OPERATION TROOP AID provides support to troops at home and overseas through the collection, repackaging and distribution of care packages, secured primarily through concert promotion and public financial generosity. For more information, visit www.OperationTroopAid.org.
