George Thorogood and The Destroyers announce their 4th annual “Who Do You Love?” holiday charity social media campaign, featuring seven important non-profit organizations. This year’s campaign will begin this Veterans Day, November 11, and will continue through the week of December 30.
Each week, the band’s social posts will feature a different charity: Gary Sinise Foundation (11/11), Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (11/18), Sweet Relief Musicians Fund (11/25), The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (12/2), Musically Fed (12/9), Every Day Hero / Fan Submission (12/16), T.J. Martell Foundation (12/23) and Pajama Program (12/30).
Because it’s never too early to start thinking about the Giving Season, have a look at this holiday calendar.
(Photos by Arnie Goodman)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 – GARY SINISE FOUNDATION
To serve and honor our nation’s service members, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.
Learn more HERE
Donate HERE!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 – THE MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS FOUNDATION
Inspired by Mr. Holland’s Opus, the story of the profound effect a dedicated music teacher had on generations of students. More than 28,000 instruments have been donated to 1,550 schools across the country.
Learn more HERE
Donate HERE!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 — SWEET RELIEF MUSICIANS FUND
Provides assistance to career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems.
Learn more HERE
Donate HERE!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 – THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
Celebrating 70 years of its continued fight for all those affected by blood cancer. From investing in cutting edge research to providing first-class patient education and support services to leading advocacy endeavors,
Learn more HERE
Donate HERE!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 – MUSICALLY FED
To fight against hunger by distributing excess food and catering from tours, shows, and events to those in greatest need. .
Learn more HERE
Donate HERE!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 – EVERYDAY HERO / FAN SUBMISSION
For that person who selflessly intervenes in a situation small or big is a hero. We can all be everyday heroes. Fans can nominate their “Who Do You Love?” honoring that person who enters your life on a truly bad day and makes you feel better.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 – THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION
To fund innovative medical research to find treatments and cures for cancer. The Foundation has provided more than $280 million for research at flagship hospitals in the United States.
Learn more HERE
Donate HERE!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 – PAJAMA PROGRAM 
Supporting a comforting bedtime routine for children to help them thrive. Since 2001, the organization has provided over 6.5 million inspiring storybooks and cozy pajamas to children nationwide who are experiencing challenges beyond their control, as well as critical resources for caregivers to support children at bedtime.
Learn more HERE
Donate HERE!
ABOUT GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS:
Over the course of the last four decades, George Thorogood, with his longtime legendary band, The Destroyers — Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) — has sold more than 15 million albums, released 16 studio albums – including six gold and two platinum discs — and performed more than 8,000 live shows. George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ catalog of hits include: “Who Do You Love?,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” “Get A Haircut,” and the anthemic “Bad To The Bone.”
Learn more about the band, the music and the musicians HERE
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