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SALT LAKE CITY -- In the spirit of the holiday season, and the philanthropic efforts of the rock group U2, ACULIS Inc. donated five pairs of U2 concert tickets to four organizations that provide extraordinary services to the community, and individuals in extraordinary circumstances. James and Michele Stone, CEO and president of ACULIS, respectively, wished to afford the opportunity to attend this sold-out U2 concert, held on Saturday, Dec. 17, to those individuals who, because of their current life situations, could not or do not have the ability to attend themselves. The tickets were presented to 10 individuals through the recommendations of the following selected organizations:
Cancer Wellness House - http://www.cancer-wellness.org/
Big Brother/Big Sister - http://www.bbbsa.org/
Ronald McDonald House - http://www.rmhslc.org/
Utah Aids Foundation - http://www.utahaids.org/
"We wanted to give something back to our community, as a gesture to acknowledge and honor the determination and selfless actions of these individuals that have become an inspiration to all of us," said Michele Stone.
"It's a little out of the ordinary for something like this to be donated," said James Stone. "It's truly exciting and inspirational to hear their stories and share their excitement and gratitude."
ACULIS presented a pair of U2 tickets to Elizabeth Pueschel and her husband through the Cancer Wellness House. Pueschel has been diagnosed with Stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer, which is not curable. She is determined to make the most of her time she has left because of their beautiful, 18-month-old daughter McKenzie.
"I think, personally, she is my own angel, who has come to help me through this journey of cancer treatment," Pueschel said of her daughter. "She makes me forget what I am dealing with. She makes me realize that life is worth living ... every day is a good day," she added. Pueschel is described as a "daily inspiration" to all that know her and everyone she touches.
In addition to the tickets to the sold-out U2 concert, each recipient was picked up for the concert in a limousine, treated to dinner at Stoneground Restaurant, and given a U2 concert T-shirt.
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MUSIC LOVERS spent more on going to concerts last year than at any time since records began 90 years ago as the rock revival helped to fuel a new hunger for live gigs.
The Performing Rights Society said 2003 had been an "exceptional year" and that it anticipated declaring a record annual income from live concerts of more than pounds 10m, the highest figure since the PRS was set up in 1914.
Huge shows such as the Robbie Williams concerts at Knebworth and performances by the Rolling Stones at Twickenham rugby stadium demonstrated that fans were willing to pay hefty ticket prices for spectacular events.
John Axon, executive director of the PRS, said: "It has been an exceptional year on the concert front and I confidently expect we will get more than pounds 10m from concert income. It is the best year ever for featured concert revenues."
Mr Axon attributed the popularity of gigs to a combination of factors including the strong economy and good weather for outdoor concerts. He said: "It has become part of the culture to attend one or more of the big live events of the year."
The PRS revenue - which does not include money generated from smaller gigs at pubs and working men's clubs - indicates that concerts generated in excess of pounds 330m in ticket sales last year.
The Musicians' Union confirmed yesterday that the live music scene was at its most vibrant since at least 1985 when the Live Aid charity concert was staged at Wembley.
Keith Ames, the union's communications officer, said: "We think this is going to be a golden era for live music and we are very enthusiastic about the future."
Organisers of the Brit Awards said they were looking at introducing a "live performance" category to recognise the renewed importance of gigs. Bernard Doherty, a committee member, speaking before the launch of the 2004 Brits tonight, said: "A live category is something we are considering. The live industry is thriving and there are a lot of people who don't consume music by going to record shops but by going to gigs."
The Brits will this year include for the first time a category for Best Rock Act to recognise the growing appeal of a genre that has recently spawned bands such as the Darkness and the Libertines.
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