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Play for Life benefiting City of Hope's lifesaving cancer research and music therapy programs

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Play for Life: Bid on online auctions for one-of-a-kind experiences with top recording stars to support City of Hope's lifesaving cancer research and music therapy programs.

For patients battling cancer, music therapy can strike the right chord. Clear Channel Radio and City of Hope hit all the high notes with the launch of "Play For Life," a national campaign to raise funds to support City of Hope's lifesaving cancer research and music therapy programs. "Play For Life" features online auctions for one-of-a-kind experiences with top recording stars Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Matthew Morrison, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias and others.

Bidding on auction items ended June 30, 2011. Proceeds will support cancer research at City of Hope and the institution's music therapy program, which helps patients with cancer and other serious illnesses reduce pain and physical discomfort, develop coping skills, enhance relaxation and promote positive thinking.

 About City of Hope's Music Therapy Program

City of Hope's music therapists guide program participants through a wide range of auditory experiences, including singing, composing and playing musical instruments, to help enhance their well-being during treatment. The music therapy program is an integral part of City of Hope's Department of Supportive Care Medicine, a national leader in integrated support services designed to facilitate patients' journey toward recovery and wholeness. The department provides both clinical care and academic research into the patient treatment experience. Researchers conduct clinical trials and publish their findings to advance the level of supportive care provided to patients everywhere.

"The power that music holds to impact people emotionally, spiritually and physically never ceases to amaze me," said Matthew Morrison, Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated performer and star of FOX hit Glee. "That's why I'm so thrilled to partner with Clear Channel and City of Hope on "Play For Life" to support music therapy for cancer patients and their families.

 Artists

Participating artists include:

  • Justin Bieber
  • Alter Bridge
  • Colbie Caillat
  • Coldplay
  • Enrique Iglesias
  • Rascal Flatts
  • Florence & The Machine
  • Guster
  • Lady Antebellum
  • Linkin Park
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Barry Manilow
  • Reba McIntyre
  • Bret Michaels
  • Matthew Morrison
  • New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys
  • Brad Paisley
  • Papa Roach
  • Rihanna
  • Raphael Saadiq
  • Jay Sean
  • Nikki Sixx
  • Steel Panther
  • 3 Doors Down
  • Train
  • Taylor Swift
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Keith Urban

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 About City of Hope

Ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S.News & World Report, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of hematopoietic cell transplantation and genetics. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation.
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 About Clear Channel Radio

With 237 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Radio has the largest reach of any media company in America. Clear Channel radio serves 150 cities through 850 radio stations. The company's radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, Sirius/XM satellite, on the Internet, at iheartradio.com, and on the iHeartRadio mobile application on iPads and smart phones, and used via navigation systems from TomTom, Garmin and others. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.