Another week, another Tuesday, which can only mean it’s time for Tuesday Trivia with Lindsey. I’m pretty excited about today’s answer so let’s get down to business. Cue the music: Welcome to Tuesday Trivia. I’m your host Lindsey, and here is your Red Cross inspired trivia question of the day.
During the past two months, dozens of musicians, actors, and public figures have leant a hand in our efforts to provide immediate disaster relief to those affected by the Haiti earthquakes. One such artist opened not only his musical repertoire, but also his personal pocketbook to support the Red Cross’s mission. This particular artist will be in St. Louis later this week performing a concert of his hit songs- perhaps even including a song used in a Red Cross Haiti Public Service Announcement. Who is the musical superstar in town this week that contributed directly to the Red Cross Relief Effort in Haiti?
And the answer to today’s trivia question is… seven-time Grammy Award winning musician
JOHN MAYER. Mayer will be spending Saturday evening performing to St. Louis fans at
Scottrade Center, but it’s how Mayer spent January and February that really touched the Red Cross. Mayer joined the Haiti relief efforts early on- performing at the Larry King Live special, “Haiti: How You Can Help,” which raised nearly $5.8 million for the American Red Cross. Mayer was also among the first to ask people to support relief efforts in Haiti by mobilizing his fans through text messages and Twitter postings. In addition, Mayer personally donated $500,000 via his Back to You Fund directly to the Red Cross. Not to mention that Mayer allowed the Red Cross to use his hit song “Heart of Life” as the soundtrack to both radio and television public service announcements.
Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross said, “Terrible times like these bring out the best in people, and we are grateful for every gift given to the American Red Cross. We thank John Mayer for his generosity – he’s lent his time, talent AND money. With his help and that of so many others, we’ll do everything we can to help the people of Haiti cope and recover.”
So, thanks John Mayer!!! And thank you for playing along in today’s Tuesday Trivia. See you again next Tuesday- that is…if I don’t run into you at the John Mayer concert first:)
Happy Tuesday!
Lindsey
Lindsey Weber is the Marketing and Communication Associate for the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter.