TANITH BELBIN & BEN AGOSTO TO HOST
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - A CELEBRATION ON ICE
SATURDAY DECEMBER 22nd AT COMPUWARE ARENA
U.S. OLYMPIC ICE DANCING MEDALISTS HELPING PUT CANCER ON ICE IN THEIR HOMETOWN OF DETROIT

Charlotte, NC (Nov. 19, 2007) – U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Ice Dancers Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto announced today they are leading a skating and music benefit for two top Detroit health care institutions: the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. The benefit will support cutting edge cancer research, education and patient care.

Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto’s Home for the Holidays: a celebration on ice is a holiday skating extravaganza featuring Olympic, World and US National Champions plus dozens of aspiring Olympic hopefuls from the Detroit metro area. Olympic Champion Oksana Baiul and US National Champion Evan Lysacek lead the ensemble cast. In creating a literal “Winter Wonderland,” Home for The Holidays combines Broadway–like theatric production numbers with the magic of a Christmas spectacular.

Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto’s Home for the Holidays: a celebration on ice is a star studded event with a local Detroit focus to benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

• The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is committed to a future free of cancer. The Institute is one of 39 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Caring for more than 6,000 new patients annually, conducting more than 700 cancer-specific scientific investigation programs and clinical trials, the Karmanos Cancer Institute is among the nation's best cancer centers.

• Since 1886, the Children's Hospital of Michigan has been dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to children and adolescents in a caring, efficient and family-centered environment. A proud member of the Detroit Medical Center, the Children's Hospital of Michigan is one of the oldest children's hospitals in the nation and the first freestanding children's hospital in the state. The Children’s Hospital has an international reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery and research. The Children's Hospital has been ranked one of the best children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Tanith Belbin’s own family has been touched by cancer, so this endeavor is near to her heart. “During the holidays especially, you focus on what matters: family, friends, and health,” Tanith said of this show. Ben added, “You just have to count your blessings and help those you can.” Their commitment to this cause and their hometown makes Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto’s Home for the Holidays: a celebration on ice a real labor of love.

Please join them as they give back to the city that has given them so much!

Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto’s Home for the Holidays: a celebration on ice

When: Saturday, December 22, 2007 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Where: Compuware Arena Plymouth, MI
Media Contact: Cassie Garrett (704) 335-0051 Cassie@EdgeMarketing.net

Reserved seats on sale Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Compuware Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone: (248) 645-6666 or Online at Ticketmaster.com

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