Gift from Dave Matthews Band has San Francisco singing

[Kadie]

The Associated Press

Last Updated: February 2, 2005, 02:00:35 PM PST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The $1 million that the Dave Matthews Band raised during a charity concert at Golden Gate Park will go toward a summer camp for children with life-threatening illnesses, building a playground at a San Francisco public housing project and the city's programs for the homeless.

The Sept. 12 concert was free, but the 60,000 fans who jammed the park were encouraged to make voluntary donations. Concession sales and VIP tickets provided more of the money that was distributed this week by the Charlottesville, Va.-based band.

Some $250,000 will be used to replace the run-down playground at the Sunnydale housing project, while $500,000 has been earmarked for homeless programs, Mayor Gavin Newsom said.

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[MuseRider]

1. They do lots of good things.

That is wonderful.