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UNITED WAY’S 4^th ANNUAL ‘DOCS WHO ROCK’

SEEKS TO CONTINUE REMARKABLE GROWTH

(AKRON, OHIO) — United Way of Summit County’s Docs Who Rock^TM annual physician talent show will be held for the second consecutive year at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall.  Docs Who Rock IV, (IV is both the Roman numeral four and a common medical term) scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 7:00 pm, is an opportunity for local doctors to showcase their musical talents.

Docs Who Rock was held at the Main Library’s 430-seat auditorium in 2004 and the 800+ seat theatre at North High School in 2005.  In 2006, The University of Akron agreed to host the event at the beautiful E.J. Thomas Hall, and attendance at last year’s show topped 1,600.

Because of growing interest from the region’s many talented musicians and singers, musical acts will be asked to submit an application and support materials by June 22, 2007 to United Way of Summit County.  A committee of musical experts, led by Docs Who Rock co-founder Dr. Terry Gordon, will select participating artists based on the information and materials available to them, so the applications should contain as much of the following as possible: current CD, audio and/or video tapes; press reviews/articles; posters/flyers; and a one-paragraph description of the group or artist. 

As in the past, musical acts must have at least one member who is a Doctor (M.D. or D.O.) and who lives or practices in Summit County.  Solo acts are also welcome, and all musical styles are encouraged to apply      

United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski said, “The growth of Docs Who Rock has been extraordinary.  We’ve trademarked the name and we’ve already licensed another United Way to produce a similar show in their community.  Our collaboration with Dr. Terry Gordon and the partnership with Dr. Luis Proenza, Dave Osterland and the University of Akron have produced a signature event for United Way of Summit County.” 

United Way of Summit County improves lives by mobilizing community assets for health and human services. For more information, call 330-762-7601, visit our website at www.uwsummit.org, or write to us at United Way of Summit County, 90 N. Prospect St., P.O. Box 1260, Akron, Ohio 44309-1260.