Particle Accelerator III
CONCERT to take place on July 11th at Brooklyn Fairgrounds
Third annual benefit concert in memory of Jack Young
Jr. seeks to raise awareness and support for suicide prevention
February
17, 2009, Brooklyn, CT
- Friends and family of “The Legendary Jack Young Jr.” have announced that Particle Accelerator III will be
held on Saturday, July 11, 2009. The third annual benefit concert will take
place at Brooklyn Fairgrounds on Rte. 169 in Brooklyn, CT.Doors will open at 11 am with performances
taking place throughout the day and evening.Tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door.
Jack Young Jr. committed suicide on his 27th
birthday in May of 2007.PARTICLE
ACCELERATOR is an annual charity music festival held in his memory, and in
his honor.Its purpose is to increase
awareness of suicide and depression, and to promote music as a healthy
alternative for young people.All
proceeds will go to United Services, Inc. to provide assistance to those who
lack insurance coverage for mental health services.
PARTICLE ACCELERATOR III
is expected to surpass the success that both Particle Accelerator I and II have
already achieved.Returning bands White
Rose Confession, Circadian Rhythm and The Rectangle Club will be joined by
Stressbomb and many more.Local bands
are encouraged to join the performance.
“We all say, ‘oh, no, not MY
son,... not OUR family...’ but the truth is, depression and suicide can affect
anyone and everyone,” said Grace Young, Jack Young Jr.’s mother and driving
force behind the benefit.“Everyone
needs to know that there is hope and there is help for those suffering from
depression and contemplating suicide.We
hope that this concert can help raise awareness and funds to help those with no
health insurance get the help they need.”
