Tribute for George

Material World Charitable Foundation Mission Statement.The release of George's 1973 album entitled Living in the Material World coincided with the creation of his own charitable foundation. The royalties of that album, including the single "Give Me Love," were donated by George, in perpetuity, to the Material World Charitable Foundation.George established the foundation to encourage the exploration of alternate and diverse forms of artistic expression, life views and philosophies as well as a way to support established charities and people with special needs. In the autumn of 1973, the first project of the foundation was the Ravi Shankar Music Festival, which brought together renowned Indian classical musicians to perform and record compositions especially created by Ravi Shankar.In the thirty years since its inception, the Material World Charitable Foundation has supported hundreds of individuals and organizations with considerations to those with special needs. The Foundation in some cases has literally transformed people's lives and in others has made life more bearable in the face of extreme suffering and adversity.Since George passed on from this Material World, his charitable work continues. In response to an outpouring of emotion by fans and friends "My Sweet Lord" was re-released in 2002. The profits from that single benefited: Medicins sans Frontieres, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Macmillan Nurses, National Deaf Children's Society, NSPCC and others.Proceeds from the "Concert for George" DVD and CD will be donated to the Material World Charitable Foundation. It was George's wish that his music and legacy should carry on supporting the Material World Charitable Foundation and in turn help others.If you would like to make a donation, you may do so by sending us a cheque to our address below:Material World Charitable FoundationPO Box 33777LondonSW3 1WTEnglandCharity Registration No. 1148896You will also find information on the following websiteswww.georgeharrison.comwww.concertforgeorge.com
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