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VERVE PIPE BENEFIT CONCERT

VERVE PIPE BENEFIT CONCERT
SATURDAY, JANAURY 26, 2013 – 7PM
Brighton Center For The Performing Arts - 7878 Brighton Road

The Verve Pipe is holding a benefit concert for Stiggy's Dogs. Stiggy's Dogs is a local, non-profit organization that was created in memory of Benjamin Castiglione. Hospital Corpsman Castiglione, graduated from Howell High School in 2006 and joined the Navy that November. Sadly, Corpsman Castiglione’s life was cut short when he struck by an improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan.

HM3 Benjamin Phillip Castiglione ("Doc Stiggy") dedicated his life to preserving and improving the physical and emotional health of those serving in his unit, and all who serve. He gave his life working as a Corpsman in Helmand Province in Southern Afghanistan, taking care of "his Marines" until September 3rd 2009. "Doc Stiggy" was respected by his Marines and known for his determination, and professionalism. To his family he is remembered for his caring nature and his love for family and dogs.

Stiggy’s Dogs honors “Doc Stiggy” by 'Rescuing one to help rescue another.' Stiggy’s Dogs rescues and trains shelter dogs to be psychiatric service dogs for military veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (“PTSD”) or Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”). The psychiatric service dogs are trained and deployed at no cost to the veteran. Since each veteran has unique qualities and needs, each dog is individually trained to meet that veteran’s needs, and Stiggy’s Dogs offers the veteran and dog pairing a lifetime of support after deployment.

So come out and join us for a great show that benefits such a deserving group created in the memory of a Howell High School Alumnus. This is a great cause…a win/win for a great night out with friends!!

Please call 810-299-4130, or visit us on-line at brightonperformingarts.com to reserve your seats today!!