Hilary Duff to Perform for Military Families at Fort Bragg - August 1, 2006

The Armed Forces Foundation has issued the following press release detailing a concert that Hilary Duff will be doing for Military Families on August 1st:

"Hilary Duff, the multi-platinum recording artist and concert headliner, star of television and films, designer and philanthropist, will perform for 9,000 troops from Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base at a concert on Aug. 1 to benefit the Armed Forces Foundation. The concert, from the Hilary Duff Benefit Concert Series, is made possible through the Armed Forces Foundation - Hilary Duff Charity Partnership. Hilary Duff and the Foundation began working together nearly two years ago. Understanding the hardships military families face, Hilary felt compelled to use her talents to brighten their lives.

Each year Hilary provides the Armed Forces Foundation a number of free tickets and backstage passes for select military families to her shows around the country. Generally, these families have had to travel to the closest concert venue on Hilary's tour to see her. Now Hilary is devoting an entire concert to military families. Hilary is holding the free concert for those stationed at Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base and their families. The concert will be held at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C. Showtime begins at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 1.

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About Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff is an internationally celebrated multi-platinum recording artist, concert performer, actress, designer and philanthropist. Hilary currently has a new movie, "Material Girls," set for theatrical release on Aug. 18 nationwide. Hilary's new recorded single "Happy" will be featured in the "Material Girls" soundtrack. It will be the first single from Hilary's forthcoming Hollywood Records album, due for release in November 2006. Hilary's recent world concert tour spanned the globe, with multi-city appearances in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada and Latin America. Hilary's latest CD "Most Wanted" was No. 1 for two consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 music chart in the U.S. On the big screen, Hilary just reprised her starring role as Lorraine in "Cheaper By The Dozen 2." Hilary's 'tween label stuff by hilary duff is launching its Fall collection of fashion, beauty and home products in nearly 7,500 stores in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Europe. Her teen designer label hilary duff kicks off with Hilary's fragrance line from Elizabeth Arden, followed by a juniors line of apparel in 2007/08.

About the Armed Forces Foundation

The Armed Forces Foundation, established in 2001, is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization 100 percent committed to serving the members of our Armed Services and assisting them in their time of greatest need. It is the Foundation's honor, duty, and privilege to aid those men and women, in their selfless sacrifice to our country. The Foundation has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars to pay for hotel bills and to offset the expenses of families visiting a loved one in the hospital. Programs offered through the Foundation include the Housing Assistance Program for troops returning to their communities after injury, Family Bereavement Assistance for surviving family members, direct financial assistance, and the Classic Outdoors Sports Program, which facilitates hunting and fishing programs for troops and their families. The staff of the Foundation regularly visits wounded troops at the Bethesda National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center to provide support, give gifts, and show them appreciation for their service and sacrifice."