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(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—REDLANDS, CA— On Friday, August 31, Music Changing Lives, (MCL) and Hartlis Apparel will host “Ball 4 A Cause,” a celebrity benefits basketball game to keep music and art alive and address social issues amongst our youth. The event will take place at the Redlands Community Center, located at 111 W. Lugonia Ave. in Redlands from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Talent slated to participate in Saturday’s “Ball 4 A Cause” celebrity basketball game include actress Meg Delacy from The Fosters & Chicago PD; hip-hop artist Compton AV; celebrity host, TV personality and model Latricia “Purple” Renee, and several other local artist and pro basketball players from the IE that play overseas. Plus, representatives from the Redlands Police Department will join in on the fun and play in the tournament.
Admission is only $15.00 and children 17 and under are FREE. Tickets will be sold at the door and school aged children will need a student ID to get in free. For sponsorship, media or general event information, contact 951-992-0721 or email During the half-time show guest speakers at the event will address prevention and intervention against drugs, gangs, teen violence, dropping out of school and the important role music and art play in keeping our youth focused on their education and their futures.
CEO of Music Changing Lives, Josiah Bruny expressed his gratitude to those getting involved, “I want to thank my staff, board members and everyone who answered our call to come out and Ball 4 A Cause. It’s vital we bring awareness to the issues affecting our youth and community, and I’m grateful for those who see the need and vision and want to get involved to bring change. In the words of Helen Keller ‘Alone, we can do so little; yet together we can do so much,’ and I truly stand by that.”
The jam-packed event will also feature a tour of MCL’s music studio and art lab; and fans will have an opportunity to record a 15 second shout out for Music Changing Lives and Hartlis Apparel.
To learn more about Music Changing Lives, you can visit them on the web at www.MusicChangingLives.org. To shop Hartlis Apparel clothing, visit them on Instagram @hartlisapparel.
