Hard Rock Heals Foundation To Award $250,000 To Charity Grant Recipients Around The World In 2019

Charitable Arm of Hard Rock International Honors 50 Music-Centric Charities

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Feb 11, 2019, 09:00 ET

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International, in partnership with its Hard Rock Heals Foundation, today announced it will donate $250,000 to 50 grant recipients around the world in 2019 as part of the brand's commitment to improving the lives and resiliency of local communities. This announcement marks the third consecutive year the Hard Rock Heals Foundation is supporting community-run programs through grants that provide greater opportunities for those who share Hard Rock's passion for music.

The 2019 international grant recipients include a diverse group of local organizations such as Gigi's Playhouse, New York, N.Y.; Marty Wilson Jr. Art and Music Foundation, Atlantic City, N.J.; National Foundation for Youth Music, London, England; Nordoff-Robbins, Glasgow, Scotland; The MusicianShip, Washington D.C.; Bombay Teen Challenge, Mumbai, India; Trirat Foundation, Pattaya, Thailand; Pacelli School for the Blind, Lagos, Nigeria; and Fundacion Camino, Santiago, Chile.

"The Hard Rock Heals Foundation lives by a Love.Amplified. motto, so it's only fitting this announcement comes with love in the air before Valentine's Day," said Kellie Brown, Manager of Global Philanthropy for Hard Rock International. "As part of our effort to improve lives through the power of music, our yearly grant program provides the opportunity for each Hard Rock team to nominate a charitable organization in their community. With properties in more than 75 countries, this process allows us to serve diverse, local communities through trusted partners that share our belief in the universal healing power of music."

Funds provided by the Hard Rock Heals Foundation help to support programs aimed at Autism awareness, instrument donations, music education, elderly care and music therapy. In addition to this year's grant donations, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International has donated $365,000 since it began awarding grants in 2016. Overall, grants have been awarded to more than 100 locally-run, music-centric, health and wellness charities in Hard Rock markets around the world, including the recently opened Hard Rock Cafe Music Room at Hospital La Paz in Madrid, Spain.

To see the full list of grant winners, and for more information on Hard Rock Heals Foundation, visit http://www.hardrock.com/healsfoundation.

About Hard Rock Heals Foundation
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization and oversees all philanthropic outreach for Hard Rock International. Music is energy; it stirs emotion, inspires, connects and restores. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation exists to improve lives through the power of music. Since its inception in 1971, Hard Rock International has brought people together through the power of music. We have developed partnerships with artists ranging from emerging to iconic in support of charitable efforts around the world. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation provides grants and assistance to individuals whose goal is to heal through the power of music. Partnerships with like-minded, music-centric organizations allow Hard Rock Heals Foundation the opportunity to improve lives and promote wellness.

About Hard Rock International
With venues in 76 countries, including 184 cafes, 27 hotels and 12 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's most valuable collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise available in Rock Shops and online at https://shop.hardrock.com. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands including Hard Rock Live performance venues. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company's two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, FL., both owned and operated by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Atlantic City, Bali, Cancun, Daytona Beach, Desaru Coast, Ibiza, Orlando, Shenzhen and San Diego. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street in the United Kingdom, Djerba, Tunisia, Gran Canaria, Spain, and Chandigarh, India. New Hard Rock Hotel, Casino or Hotel & Casino projects include Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Dublin, London, Los Cabos, Madrid, Maldives, New York City, Ottawa, Sacramento, Dalian and Haikou in China. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. For more information on Hard Rock International visit www.hardrock.com.