
NEW YORK (Samsung Electronics America, Inc.) - Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope announced today that
Tim McGraw and
Faith Hill will give an exclusive performance on June 22nd at the fifth annual gala Samsung Four Seasons of Hope dinner at New York's legendary Tavern on the Green. The event will raise funds for Tim and Faith's newly established Neighbor's Keeper Foundation (NKF). NKF, a 501(c)(3), designed to directly provide goods, services and finances to assist individuals deprived of basic humanitarian services or programs as a result of natural disaster or social status, especially those still suffering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. Information about purchasing tickets for the fifth annual Samsung Four Seasons of Hope gala can be found on https://www.fourseasonsofhope.com.
Peter Weedfald, Senior Vice President, Samsung Electronics America, Inc., said, "Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope applauds Faith and Tim for their compassion and dedication in establishing their new charity, The Neighbor's Keeper Foundation. We are proud to contribute to their efforts and we are honored that these two dedicated musicians will perform at our 5th anniversary gala. Tim and Faith, are not just country music's reigning first couple, they are each, in their own right, one of their generation's most successful performers and we are thrilled that they are headlining this great event."
The Samsung Four Seasons of Hope 5th anniversary event will also honor the continuing philanthropic efforts of sports legends, Arnold Palmer, Joe Torre, Boomer Esiason, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Wayne Gretzky, as well as music superstar, Jon Bon Jovi, former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani and Samsung's retail partners Best Buy, Circuit City, Sears and CompUSA. The 2006 event will also celebrate the induction of a new honoree to be announced on June 22.
The Samsung Four Seasons of Hope gala attracts a star-studded roster of celebrities from the worlds of sports, entertainment and politics. The event will feature a silent auction of sports memorabilia and other items to raise funds for each participating celebrities' charities and foundations.