4th Annual Benefit Ball set for January 31, 2009

Local Businesses come together for the 4th Annual Ball to benefit Haitian hurricane victims.

Media Contact: Lori Isaacs lori@overture-media.com / 615-579-1266 Event Contact: Philip Peters philip@trueartist.org or 615-403-0513

LOCAL ORGANIZATION FORMED BY INDIVIDUAL MOBILIZING RESOURCES TO REACH OUT 4TH ANNUAL BENEFIT BALL SET FOR JANUARY 31, 2009 NASHVILLE, TN...January 7, 2009...


Last August, Hurricane Gustav devastated all communities in its path including the already hurting nation of Haiti. The destruction from the category three hurricane left Haiti in an extreme famine and residents fighting to survive by destroying animals and crops that won't be replenished until late spring. This was the first of four hurricanes that hit the area in 2008. A local young adult and his organization experienced Hurricane Gustov and were eye witnesses to the devastation that resulted from it. Now they are looking beyond themselves and hosting the Fourth Annual Benefit for Haiti in Nashville, TN on January 31, 2009 to raise funds to restore a nation one community at a time.



The Haiti Benefit will be held at Rocketown beginning at 7:30 p.m. This fundraiser is hosted by The Conduit, an organization started by a few individuals that have been used to mobilize the resources around them to reach out to those in need. The Conduit invites young adults in the area desiring to help the hungry and needy in Haiti by attending the ball for an evening of friends and celebration. Sponsors will provide food and giveaways for the evening. The benefit will include a silent auction as well as a performance by an artist to be announced and Top 40 DJ to dance the night away.



Advance tickets can be purchased at conduit mission for $17 or $20 at the door. Rocketown is located at 401 6th Ave. S in Nashville, TN. About Philip Peters & His Dream: Philip Peters was affected for life at the age of 17 when he visited Jamaica with Teen Mania ministries. He met and befriended a local Haitian who was also a student at the time. Fast forward five years, $60,000 in college debt, and a move from Indiana to Nashville to pursue a career in the music industry making just over $20,000 as Peters decides to keep a promise made to his friend to visit him in his homeland of Haiti.



In December 2005, Peters and five friends traveled back to Jacmel, Haiti. Following the third anniversary of visiting Haiti this December, the group celebrates six trips and more than 50 people visiting the Haitian community to offer hope and necessary aid. This coming spring a building project will be completed to host children in need as well as the local pastor and supplies for the community. In addition a food project was launched in 2008 to feed more than 100 children three times a week and an educational sponsorship program has sent 465 children to school among other needs provided through this long-standing relationship being built all through the desire to make a difference and one young man. Peters and his local church, New River Fellowship, have joined with Restoration Ministries in the Caribbean where The Conduit has become the hands and feet in Haiti. About "The Conduit":



In September 2007, Operation Haiti became a non-profit (501 C3) organization under the name "The Conduit." This is a group of young adults (ages 20-30) whose average income is $23,000 and desire to make a difference in the world around them. In just one year, the group of 15- 30 individuals have already given an astounding $50,000+ to be used not only in Haiti, but a center for the homeless affected by drugs and alcohol in Columbia, TN as well as giving money for the needs in Africa and providing Christmas to family members in need in the local area. For more information on The Conduit, work in Haiti or the Benefit contact Philip Peters at philip@trueartist.org or 615-403-0513. - ### - -



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We are ready to announce the list of silent auction items that will be available! Additional items will be added daily leading up to the Benefit...


-Burgess Photography: Portrait Session for a single subject and 11x14 Artisan portrait valued at $410. Minimum bid $20.

-2hr In home cooking class with Chef Melissa DeWitt valued at $150. Minimum bid $15.

-Dinner Afare $100 Gift Card. Minimum bid $15.

- Round Trip transportation on the FADDS Party Trolley valued at $240. Minimum bid $20.

-Introductory Dance Lesson for single or couple at Fred Astaire Dance Studio valued at $135/$200. Minimum bid $20.

-Gigi's Cupcakes $25 Gift Card. Minimum bid $10.

-3 30 minute personal training sessions at the Franklin Athletic Club with Keelan Hastings valued at $175. Minimum bid $20.

-60 Minute Therapeutic Massage at Light of Life Massage Therapy. Minimum bid $20.

-Original Artwork from Pharo's design studio valued at $35 and $25. Minimum bid $10.

-4 Tickets to Nashville Predators game. Minimum bid $20.-Debra Kay Photography

-2hr photoshoot at location of your choice. Valued at $150. Minimum bid $20.

-Hair Cut and Color, manicure, and pedicure at Rodney Mitchell Salon. Minimum bid $20.

-1Month Dance Classes at Scott Ellis School of Dance valued at $55. Minimum bid $10.

-1hr Swedish Massage or facial at Serendipity valued at $80. Minimum bid $20.

-Shack Sampler Meal for 6 from Shane's Rib Shack, valued at $60. Minimum bid $15.

-Thomas Kinkead framed "Glory of Morning" picture. Minimum bid $20.

-4 Passes to Winterjam featuring Tobymac, Hawk Nelson, and others. Passes include advance access to the venue for great seat selection! Minimum bid $15.The following items will be given away in a raffle which you are automatically entered in when you submit your ticket stub!Chick Fil A meal cardsAppetizers from ApplebeesVarious CD's provided by GOAWe would also like to thank Blue Coast Burrito, Publix, Kroger, Walmart, and Chick Fil A for their contributions to the benefit.