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American Express sponsors ONE X ONE benefit gala, offers cardmembers priority access to tickets
- Wyclef Jean and Shakira headline as gala honours Richard Gere, Sarah, Duchess of York, Chief Phil Fontaine and Petra Nemcova - MARKHAM, ON, July 26 /CNW/ - American Express® Canada is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the ONE X ONE benefit gala hosted by Academy Award winner Matt Damon, and featuring musical performances by a line-up of international stars including Wyclef Jean and Shakira. As part of its sponsorship, American Express Cardmembers have exclusive access until July 31st to never before publicly offered tickets to ONE X ONE through the Amex Front Of The Line® program. The third annual ONE X ONE benefit gala supports the ONE X ONE Foundation, a charitable organization committed to fighting poverty and preserving the lives of children in Canada and around the world. This year, the organization is honouring those who support children in need locally and globally, including Richard Gere, Petra Nemcova, Chief Phil Fontaine and Sarah, Duchess of York. "Providing exclusive access to concerts, shows and other sought-after events is an important benefit of membership for American Express. We are thrilled to be a sponsor of ONE X ONE and offer our Cardmembers the first opportunity to join us at this star-studded gala in support of a great cause," says David Barnes, Vice President, Communications, Advertising and Sponsorship, American Express Canada. Front Of The Line by American Express is one of the exclusive benefits available to all American Express Cardmembers, offering them special access to tickets to the hottest events across Canada before they go on sale to the public. In addition to ONE X ONE, Cardmembers have had the opportunity this year to get advance tickets to concerts by leading acts such as Aerosmith, Rogers Waters of Pink Floyd, sold out performances by Canadian comedian Russell Peters, sporting events like the Rogers Cup tennis championships, The Stratford Festival, touring Broadway shows across Canada like Mamma Mia, and unique, one-time events such as California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's presentation to the Economic Club of Toronto. ONE X ONE 2007 takes place at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on September 9, 2007. All proceeds raised through Front Of The Line ticket sales for this event will go to the ONE X ONE Foundation, and American Express is waiving its regular service charge on ticket sales for this event. Tickets range in price from $50 to $150. To purchase tickets for the ONE X ONE benefit gala call 416-363-8231. For more information and a complete list of Front Of The Line events currently available, visit www.americanexpress.ca/frontoftheline. About Front Of The Line® by American Express Established in 1989, American Express' Front Of The Line program was created to reward Cardmembers by offering preferential access to top-quality seating for a wide range of artistic, cultural, theatrical and sporting events. The service is offered to all American Express Cardmembers. Enrollees in Amex's Membership Rewards program can use points to obtain tickets for most events.
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For further information: Jennifer Brown, American Express Canada, (905) 474-8461, Jennifer.m.brown@aexp.com