TOM JACKSON ANNOUNCES ANNUAL HURON CAROLE TOUR
“You don’t have to change the whole world, you just have to change your world, and the rest will follow.” Tom Jackson
Toronto, ON – October 16, 2015 – Today, actor, singer, and lifetime philanthropist, Tom Jackson releases his new album, Ballads Not Bullets, and announces the details of his annual Huron Carole Tour. Tom brings a new twist to his nationwide tour, The Huron Carole, by presenting galas in a dozen cities across Canada this Christmas. Honouring 28 years of fundraising history, Tom’s varied philanthropic national projects have generated over $200 million in combined cash/in-kind donations for food banks and disaster relief. The 2015 gala tour will begin in St. John’s on November 28 and end in Victoria on December 18 (all dates and local beneficiaries listed below). Presenting sponsor is Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life.
For ten years, Tom and Alison Jackson have been producing gala events for various charities and the time was right to incorporate this model into The Huron Carole tour for 2015. In some Canadian cities, this will mark over 25 years of annual concert performances by Tom in support of food banks.
The Gala-style fundraising campaign came to being with Hull Child & Family Services in Calgary. Between 2005 and 2009, $920,000 was raised for this agency. The magic of Tom playing to crowds of 300-400 people set a special tone for those looking to celebrate the Christmas season in exclusive splendor.
The Huron Carole is a state-of-the-art, multi-media magical journey featuring enchanting songs of Christmas with a shimmering light of faith and plenty of TomFoolery. At the heart of this classic story is how Christmas literally saved Tom’s life and helped provide hope for millions of needy Canadians for almost three decades. It’s a story of mythical characters in modern times that connect us with the spirit of giving: a cat, a donkey, a little girl, and an old Indian storyteller will share a secret: “having nothing is everything when you have nothing”.
The evening is born from the imagination of an eternal child casting visions that will have you going home and curling up in front of a fireplace with a warm blanket. The comment has been heard over and over: “Christmas doesn’t start until I’ve been to The Huron Carole.”
HURON CAROLE TOUR (with local beneficiary)
November 28 – St. John’s, NL – The Gathering Place (Community Food Sharing)
November 29 – Kensington, PE – St. Mary’s Church (The Salvation Army Food Bank)
December 3 – Calgary, AB – Deerfoot Inn & Casino (Calgary Food Bank)
December 4 – Red Deer, AB – Festival Hall (Red Deer Food Bank)
December 7 – Edmonton, AB – Ramada Hotel (Edmonton’s Food Bank)
December 8 – Lloydminster, SK – Venue TBA (The Salvation Army Food Bank)
December 9 – Saskatoon, SK – Delta Bessborough Hotel (Saskatoon Food Bank)
December 10 – Regina, SK – The Hotel Saskatchewan (Regina & District Food Bank)
December 12 – Moose Jaw, SK – Grant Hall Hotel (Moose Jaw Food Bank)
December 13 – Brandon, MB – Victoria Inn (The Counselling Centre)
December 14 – Winnipeg, MB – Fort Garry Hotel (Winnipeg Harvest)
December 18 – Victoria, BC – Venue TBA (Mustard Seed)
ABOUT TOM JACKSON AND THE HURON CAROLE
Tom Jackson, founder of The Huron Carole Benefit Concert Series, is a musician, beloved TV personality (North of 60, Star Trek, Law and Order), and long-time champion for the marginalized. Having experienced life on the streets himself, he discovered music was his way out – and an opportunity to help others.
The Huron Carole is a project of the Christmas & Winter Relief Association whose mandate is to support organizations doing hands-on work with the homeless and hungry in Canada.
www.tomjackson.ca
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