Songs for the Cause

A benefit concert helps to raise breast cancer awareness

Pictured (l-r) are: ASCAP's Seth Saltzman, Deb Ferrara, singersongwriter Dana Parish and songwriter Rob Fusari. Photo by Jayne DiGregorio.

Songs For The Cause, an organization started three years ago by ASCAP member Deb Ferrara to help raise breast cancer awareness, recently held a benefit concert at the Stanhope House in NJ. A silent auction featuring items donated by artists including U2's The Edge, Beyonce, Pink, Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Raitt and Bon Jovi raised close to $9,000. Performers included Deb Ferrara, Dana Parish, The Catholic Girls and Boxcar Nancy. Since its inception, Songs For The Cause has raised $30,000 for the North Jersey affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. For more info, visit www.songsforthecause.org.