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Miami, FL. Tony Danza Live on Lincoln 2003 is a one-performance only song and dance show starring one of America?s most popular celebrities, Tony Danza. Joining Danza as Master of Ceremonies is actress Mindy Sterling, best known for her characterization of ?Frau Farbissina? in the Austin Powers movies.

Organizer Linda Richman promises a fun evening with an urgent purpose. ?It?s inspiring that the son of a garbage man in New York can rise to become a huge TV star,? said Richman. ?We need that same kind of inspiration to fight the war on cancer.?

Preparations for Live on Lincoln began with a September 4 fundraising kickoff party at the elegant new Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort on A1A in Sunny Isles. The big event lights up Lincoln Road on November 13 ? it is expected to sell out.

Who: Singer, actor, dancer Tony Danza, actress Mindy Sterling
Denny Feinsilver, event chair, Linda Richman, entertainment chair and leaders in Friends for Sylvester, a UM/Sylvester affiliate group

What: Tony Danza Live on Lincoln 2003, a benefit concert for UM/Sylvester

When: Thursday, November 13, 8:00 p.m. VIP party begins at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Lincoln Road Theater, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

Tickets: 305-273-6015

Following the show, guests will enjoy an exclusive live auction featuring Sterling as the auctioneer, and be treated to a post-theater gourmet dessert reception sponsored by OleoMed. A limited number of tickets to this exciting and important concert and reception will be available at prices of $200, $350, and VIP access at $500. A number of VIP amenities are included in the $500 ticket price, including:

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Valet parking
?   
Pre-theater dinner
?   
Preferred seating in lower orchestra section
?   
Red carpet photograph and interview
?   
Exclusive live auction
?   
Gift from Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour

Organizers hope to raise $250,000 to support cancer research at UM/Sylvester.

UM/Sylvester was founded in 1992 to provide comprehensive cancer services and today serves as the hub for cancer-related research, diagnosis, and treatment at the University of Miami School of Medicine. UM/Sylvester handles more than 1,100 inpatient admissions annually, performs 2,800 surgical procedures, and treats 2,800 new cancer patients. All UM/Sylvester physicians are on the faculty of the University of Miami School of Medicine, South Florida?s only academic medical center. In addition, UM/Sylvester physicians and scientists are engaged in 126 clinical trials and receive more than $30 million annually in research grants. UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach recently opened to better meet the needs of residents of Broward and Palm Beach Counties. This 10,000 square-foot facility at I-95 and S.W. 10th Street offers appointments with physicians from five cancer specialties, complementary therapies from the Courtelis Center, and education and outreach events.

Media Contact:
Kelly Kaufhold
Office of Communication   
   
   

University of Miami School of Medicine   
   

(305) 243-5184    
Pager: (305) 376-6468
e-mail: kkaufhold@miami.edu

Miami, FL. Tony Danza Live on Lincoln 2003 is a one-performance only song and dance show starring one of America?s most popular celebrities, Tony Danza. Joining Danza as Master of Ceremonies is actress Mindy Sterling, best known for her characterization of ?Frau Farbissina? in the Austin Powers movies.

Organizer Linda Richman promises a fun evening with an urgent purpose. ?It?s inspiring that the son of a garbage man in New York can rise to become a huge TV star,? said Richman. ?We need that same kind of inspiration to fight the war on cancer.?

Preparations for Live on Lincoln began with a September 4 fundraising kickoff party at the elegant new Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort on A1A in Sunny Isles. The big event lights up Lincoln Road on November 13 ? it is expected to sell out.

Who: Singer, actor, dancer Tony Danza, actress Mindy Sterling
Denny Feinsilver, event chair, Linda Richman, entertainment chair and leaders in Friends for Sylvester, a UM/Sylvester affiliate group

What: Tony Danza Live on Lincoln 2003, a benefit concert for UM/Sylvester

When: Thursday, November 13, 8:00 p.m. VIP party begins at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Lincoln Road Theater, 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

Tickets: 305-273-6015

Following the show, guests will enjoy an exclusive live auction featuring Sterling as the auctioneer, and be treated to a post-theater gourmet dessert reception sponsored by OleoMed. A limited number of tickets to this exciting and important concert and reception will be available at prices of $200, $350, and VIP access at $500. A number of VIP amenities are included in the $500 ticket price, including:

?   
Valet parking
?   
Pre-theater dinner
?   
Preferred seating in lower orchestra section
?   
Red carpet photograph and interview
?   
Exclusive live auction
?   
Gift from Saks Fifth Avenue, Bal Harbour

Organizers hope to raise $250,000 to support cancer research at UM/Sylvester.

UM/Sylvester was founded in 1992 to provide comprehensive cancer services and today serves as the hub for cancer-related research, diagnosis, and treatment at the University of Miami School of Medicine. UM/Sylvester handles more than 1,100 inpatient admissions annually, performs 2,800 surgical procedures, and treats 2,800 new cancer patients. All UM/Sylvester physicians are on the faculty of the University of Miami School of Medicine, South Florida?s only academic medical center. In addition, UM/Sylvester physicians and scientists are engaged in 126 clinical trials and receive more than $30 million annually in research grants. UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach recently opened to better meet the needs of residents of Broward and Palm Beach Counties. This 10,000 square-foot facility at I-95 and S.W. 10th Street offers appointments with physicians from five cancer specialties, complementary therapies from the Courtelis Center, and education and outreach events.

Media Contact:
Kelly Kaufhold
Office of Communication   
   
   

University of Miami School of Medicine   
   

(305) 243-5184    
Pager: (305) 376-6468
e-mail: kkaufhold@miami.edu