SWFL ​Company Organizes Livestream Concert to Benefit Veterans

Sarasota FL

08 April, 2021

11:54 AM

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For over 100 years, The American Legion has been strengthening communities by providing lifesaving help to veterans and neighbors. And now, Venice-based Advocate Health Advisors is partnering with The American Legion and Friend Entertainment to host a livestream rock concert to support Legion programs that boost communities and veterans throughout the U.S. On May 1, two bands — Brothers & Friends (Marshall Tucker tribute band) and Sharp Dressed Band (ZZ Top tribute band) will be performing a virtual concert. Advocate Health Advisors, a veteran-owned brokerage, wanted to help after hearingabout how much funding The American Legion had lost since the COVID-19 pandemicbegan. Cullen Wright, who served for 34 years in the U.S. Army, is director of Advocate Health Advisors Veterans Initiatives Program. Wright is committed to helping fellow veterans, and a virtual concert provides a way for anyone to get involved. "The Legion has supported veterans for 102 years in the U.S. We didn't want that support to slow down for our veterans and their families," Wright said. American Legion programs support veterans and their families who are homeless, women and children programs, legislation for improving veteran benefits and research into traumatic braininjury and suicide. Those interested can purchase tickets for the concert and donate here.