Jay Leno, Bryce Harper Join Vegas Strong Concert Benefiting Victims Fund

Jay Leno and Bryce Harper are joining the force of Las Vegas entertainers and homegrown talent to take the stage Friday, December 1 at T-Mobile Arena for the Vegas Strong Benefit Concert, a special evening of entertainment supporting the victims of the October 1 tragedy.

Leno, a Las Vegas headlining comedian; and Harper, Washington Nationals outfielder and Las Vegas native; will join Boyz II Men, Cirque du Soleil, David Copperfield, Imagine Dragons, Penn & Teller, The Killers, and more for an unprecedented fundraising event benefiting the Las Vegas Victims Fund.

Harper said, "I was born and raised in Las Vegas, and my pride for this great city runs deep. In the wake of this terrible event, the world has seen what I've always known to be true: how strong our city is and what a tight-knit, supportive community we have. I'm proud to be a part of the Vegas Strong benefit to support and honor those impacted by this tragedy and the city that I love."

Tickets range from $75 - $125 and are available online at www.AXS.com or by calling the AXS Call Center at 888.929.7849. Tickets also may be purchased at any MGM Resorts International Box Office or Concierge Desk.

T-MOBILE OFFERS TEXT-TO-GIVE TO SUPPORT VICTIMS:

Anyone can donate directly to the relief of those affected by the Las Vegas shooting by simply texting VEGAS to 20222 to give $10 to the National Compassion Fund. T-Mobile customers will see the donation on their next T-Mobile bill. Message & data rates may apply for customers who aren't with T-Mobile.

The National Compassion Fund continues to support the immediate and long-term needs of the victims of the October 1 shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada and donations are providing critical support to the victims and their families. 100 percent of the funds raised will be distributed to the victims of Las Vegas.

For more information on text-to-give, visit: http://www.mobilegiving.org/terms-and-conditions/.

To post a comment, you must register and login.