December 2008

3 Doors Down Rocks for 5th Annual Charity Event

It all started in 2003. The Better Life Foundation was named after 3 Doors Down’s most successful CD “The Better Life” (we want to give to as many children as possible, the better life.) over one million dollars has been raised.

5 years later The Better Life Foundation is still making a difference in the lives of children and young adults on the Gulf Coast.

On Dec. 6, 2008 3 Doors Down, Muzik Mafia and Switchfoot performed at the Hard Rock Casino Biloxi, MS for their 5th annual concert which raised over $270, 000.

The show was sponsored by the Mississippi Army National Guard who gave them an amazing escort to their benefit concert via 2 Blackhawk helicopters.

Before the show started a silent auction took place with numerous rock and sports memorabilia. A raffle was also held for an Army National Guard Dragon Chopper Citizen/Soldier bike custom made by Bourget Bike Works, Inc.

3 Doors Down made Kaleb Miller’s dream come true. He wanted to see 3 Doors Down in concert, not only did he get to see the concert but he got to hang out with the guys as well as having his guitar signed. Sadly Kaleb passed away shortly after the benefit. He surely will not be forgotten.

The band also met with children from the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of the Gulf Coast where they had breakfast with Santa and 3 Doors Down. The Better Life Foundation donated $10,000.00 to help improve the lives of these children.

After an exciting show that left fans wanting more, the band looks forward to doing it again in 2009.

A very special thanks to the National Guard, The Mississippi National Guard, the Hard Rock Biloxi and all the wonderful people who have donated their time and efforts to make the 5th Anniversary of The Better Life Foundation a huge success!

Thanks to our 2009 Auction and Gift Bag sponsors:
Switchfoot, Hinder, Metallica, Styx, Allman Brothers, Los Lonely Boys, Widespread Panic, Chris Daughtry, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Charlie Daniels, Hank Williams Jr., Jack Johnson, Foreigner, Rush, Bryan Adams, Allison Krauss and Union Station, Julianne Hough, Michael Buble, Mark Knopfler, 3 Days Grace, Collective Soul, Rick Springfield, Eddie Money, Lou Gramm, John Waite, Beyonce

New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Alex Rodriguez, Jamie Moyer, Kevin Milar, Audrey Huff, Coach Bobby Knight, LA Galaxy, Baltimore Orioles Kevin Milar & Musty Putter

Dale Jr., Tony Stewart, Jimmy Johnson, Casey Mears, Greg Biffle, Bobby Labonte, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Regan Smith, Wendy Venturini

Roger and Brigitte Bourget, PRS, TIGI-Janice Binkley, Craig Frost, rpm Management-Randi Postema, Glaceau, Doug Sonders, Lowe’s Motorspeedway, Kevin Costner , diZerega Designs, Peterbrooke Chocolate, Kids Zoo, Nashville Toffee, The Bead Lady, Chuck Brown and Lane Arnold, Rachelle Sanders, The Showalter’s, Edward Albritton, Hooters of Concord, Quaker Steak and Lube of Concord, Vibe, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Hard Rock Hotel Biloxi

Congratulations to Pepper Richardson of Sumrall, MS.
He was the raffle winner of 2008 Dragon Chopper Citizen/Soldier Bike donated by Bourgets Bike Works, Inc.

Pictures taken with Brad Arnold and Santa at the Hard Rock Cafe,
where The Better Life Foundation made a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast the day after the 2008 BLF show.

December 2007

3 DOORS DOWN AND FRIENDS ROCK BENEFIT CONCERT


Photo Credit: Chad Mills

(Nashville, TN)- Multi-platinum group 3 DOORS DOWN recently held their 4th annual "The Better Life Foundation" Concert at the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Biloxi, MS with musical friends, Sara Evans and Musik Mafia members Jon Nicholson, Big Kenny (of Big & Rich), Shannon Lawson & Randy Hauser, and raised over $200,000 to benefit children's charities along the Gulf Coast area.

"To be able to be a part of 'The Better Life Foundation,' is truly a privilege for me," said band member Matt Roberts. "Over the past four years the foundation has been able to touch the lives of many along the Gulf Coast, my life included. I've truly learned what it means to give back to the community that has given so much to us. The annual benefit concert has been a great success and a joy to be a part of. This has simply been because of the people who have come out to support each year and enable us to continue to reach the goal of helping others."

The mission of The Better Life Foundation is all encompassing, to make positive changes in the lives of children, whether that be food, shelter or medical assistance to name a few. Each and every year the foundation works to raise funds to donate to various organizations and hospitals they believe will help them further this cause.

3 Doors Down is widely known as one of the most successful rock bands in modern day history with more than 18 million albums sold to date and six #1 singles to their credit. Known for such hits as "Kryptonite," "When I'm Gone" and "Here Without You", their style and sound are uniquely artistic and captivating. Stay tuned for their new album in spring of 2008!

For more information on 3 Doors Down or The Better Life Foundation visit:
www.3doorsdown.com
www.thebetterlifefoundation.org

THANK YOU TO OUR 2007 GIFT BAG SPONSORS!
Hooters Energy Drink
Tweezerman
Lanza Hair Products
Tervis Tumblers
Dizeregadesigns.com
EmilyGraceChocolates.com
TW Garner Foods
Meaty Bone
Royal-Ruf.com Custom Pet Apparel, Accessories and Toys
Tour Supply
Great Lakes Cheese
High Intensity Team Building

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THE 2007 AUCTION ITEMS
Sara Evans
Music Mafia
Kenny Chesney
Widspread Panic
Chris Cornell
Rascal Flats
Jason Aldean
3 Days Grace
Breaking Benjamin
Seether
Shaw Blades
Hanson
Charlie Daniels
Johnny Damon
Buffalo Bills
New York Jets
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Hurricanes
New Orleans Saints
Miami Dolphins
Dale Jr.
Michael Waltrip
Reed Sorenson
Jack Sprague
Regan Smith
Kraig Kinser
Josh Wise
Rick Crawford
David Starr
Jack Sprague
Dennis Setzer
Kevin Harvick
Roger and Brigitte Bourget
Hard Rock Biloxi Rock Spa
diZerega Designs
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Paull & Paull Jewelers Inc. Gulfport