PCF to conduct special Charlie Wilson Concert to support fight against prostate cancer

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today announced a special Charlie Wilson Concert for Prostate Cancer. The concert, including performances by Baltimore's famed Soulful Symphony, conducted by Darin Atwater, will take place on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 8 p.m. at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. The program is a centerpiece public event of the upcoming Advance on Washington, when the nation's leading researchers, medical professionals and advocates converge in Washington to discuss the latest developments in prostate cancer and push for more progress in fighting the disease. Prostate cancer is currently the number one men's health crisis in the U.S., affecting an estimated 2.5 million American men and their families.

“Through his performances and media coverage, his passionate message for men and their families has reached millions. We are grateful to Charlie for his dedication and look forward to his performance in Washington.”

Charlie Wilson, an icon in R&B music, is a prostate cancer survivor and PCF advocate. As the former lead singer for the legendary GAP Band and recipient of two 2010 Grammy nominations for his current CD, Uncle Charlie, Wilson shares his commitment to raising awareness for prostate cancer, early detection, and research to find a cure with every audience he performs for in the U.S. and overseas.

"Charlie's talent and energy is mobilizing men and their families in the fight against prostate cancer," commented Dan Zenka, vice president of communications for PCF and a recently diagnosed prostate cancer patient. "Through his performances and media coverage, his passionate message for men and their families has reached millions. We are grateful to Charlie for his dedication and look forward to his performance in Washington."

The September 16 performance for prostate cancer will also feature the talents of Darin Atwater and Baltimore's Soulful Symphony. According to National Public Radio, "Atwater is an unusual voice in the world of classical music. The 39-year-old composer and conductor combines strands of gospel, jazz, R&B and even hip-hop in his orchestral music. In the process, he's redefining what has remained a quintessentially European art form: the symphony orchestra."

The concert is expected to play to a full house. Tickets for Wilson's last concert at Washington's Constitution Hall in April sold out in just a few days. When the Soulful Symphony performs at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's concert halls in Baltimore and near Washington, D.C., it routinely sells out the house.

Concert tickets can be purchased beginning August 25 at the Warner Theatre Box Office, all area Ticketmaster outlets, online at livenation.com or ticketmaster.com, or Charge By Phone: 800-551-7328. Ticket prices are $66, $76 and $128, depending on seating location (ticket prices also subject to applicable fees). Internet-only ticket presales will be available on Tuesday, August 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at ticketmaster.com. Password: foundation (not case sensitive).