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Flight to Mars (featuring Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready) will perform a benefit concert for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's (CCFA) Camp Oasis and Advocacy for Patients at Seattle's Showbox at the Market on Saturday, May 2nd. Joining Flight to Mars for this special event is Duff McKagan's Loaded as well as Mike McCready's original band Shadow '86 who will reunite once again on-stage to perform a tribute to Seattle rock legend Jimi Hendrix.

The Wishlist Foundation is a Pearl Jam fan nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Pearl Jam's charitable and philanthropic efforts. They run independently from the band, its management and fan club. Founded in 2006, the Wishlist Foundation and Pearl Jam fans across the globe have raised over $100,000 through a variety of fundraising methods, such as pre-concert parties, auctions, raffles and donation gifting.

About CCFA:

The concert beneficiary, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Founded in 1967, CCFA's mission is to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support. CCFA's Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp program that's mission is to enrich the lives of children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis by providing a safe and supportive camp community.

For more information on CCFA and Camp Oasis, please call the Northwest Chapter of CCFA at (425) 451-8455, or visit www.CCFA.org.

About Advocacy for Patients:

Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc. is the only advocacy organization in the United States that provides free information, advice and advocacy services to patients with chronic illnesses in all areas of need including health and disability insurance, Social Security disability, employment discrimination, school-based accommodations, resource location, and more. For more information, please visit www.advocacyforpatients.org.