Fact #173744
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Steven Tyler of Aerosmith launches the first gala event for his charity Janie's Fund, which provides support to vulnerable girls in the Atlanta Metro Area of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, who are survivors of abuse and neglect. Janie's House has residential accommodation for up to 30 girls annually with access to 24-hour medical care and therapeutic support. Janie's Fund, named after the Aerosmith song Janie's Got A Gun, which is about child abuse. The fund has raised $2.5m since it launched in 2015. Co-chair supporters for the event include Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Andrea Bocelli, Bo Derek, Britney Spears, Sir Elton John, Jim Carrey, Joaquin Phoenix, Joe & Marjorie Walsh, Kate Hudson, Lionel Richie, Sharon Stone, Whoopi Goldberg and Yoko Ono.
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Steven Tyler (statement) : The time has arrived to share what we’ve done and what we’re striving for. This inaugural gala is designed to bring my friends and family together so we can continue to provide uplifting and needed support for Janie’s Fund. This gala is more than a night out, it’s a break on through to the other side for these girls whose lives have been stunted. It’s an opportunity to learn of the valuable work we will be doing to get them there. It’s time to bring the awareness out of the darkness and into the light for these girls, for all to see.
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