ROCK 'TIL IT STOPS AT THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 4/12/08 IN CLEVE.,OH.

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Rock 'Til it Stops...a benefit concert for Autism Speaks local and national initiatives

We hope you can join us for this exciting evening as we

raise money for this important cause!

Thanks for spreading the word.

Take care,

Shari Goldberg and Lori Millstein(co-chairs) and The Rock 'Til it Stops committee

Autism Speaks Cleveland Chapter President 28449 North Woodland RoadPepper Pike, Ohio 44124440-449-9922

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