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March 24, 2008

Station fund gets a boost after concert airs on TV

PROVIDENCE -- A memorial fund that raises money for survivors of The Station nightclub fire received at least $25,000 in donations since a benefit concert aired on television.

The Feb. 25 concert at the Dunkin Donuts' Center was broadcast last night on VH1 and VH1 Classic.

Todd King, a founder of The Station Family Fund, says the fund already has received at least $25,000 through its Web site.

The Feb. 20, 2003, fire at the West Warwick nightclub killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others.

The concert last month featured performances by rock bands Twisted Sister, Winger and Tesla and country acts including Gretchen Wilson and John Rich.

King says proceeds totaled $173,000 from the concert before it aired on television.

-- The Associated Press

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