The Doors Robby Krieger and Artist Scott Medlock Break Fundraising Targets in 10th Annual Event for St. Jude's

Malibu, CA, September 25, 2017 (Newswire.com) - The tenth annual Scott Medlock – Robby Krieger Invitational and All-Star Concert presented by Microsemi, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, just surpassed its fundraising goals, bringing in over $600,000 in the biggest year yet.

Hosted by internationally renowned sports artist, Scott Medlock, and legendary guitarist for The Doors, Robby Krieger, the two-day star-studded Medlock-Krieger event took place at Malibu’s stunning Saddlerock Ranch and the North Ranch Country Club.  Gourmet tastings from Mastro’s Steakhouse, Pierre’s Catering were accompanied by fine wines from Malibu Family Wines and premiere cocktails courtesy of Casamigos Tequila and Tito’s Vodka. 

"It's a great event that we created to share with our friends - and most importantly - for a great cause - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital."

Scott Medlock and Robby Krieger, Founders, Medlock Krieger All Star Concert & Golf Classic

As the sun set, the concert featuring Robby Krieger and his rock n’ roll superstar friends kicked off on the Monster stage with special guests George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Terri Nunn (Berlin), Richie Sambora of BON JOVI, Orianthi of MICHAEL JACKSON, Danny Seraphine of CHICAGO, Jason Scheff of CHICAGO, Tommy Thayer of KISS, Jerry Cantrell of ALICE IN CHAINS, Mike Inez of ALICE IN CHAINS, David Sikes of BOSTON, David Victor of BOSTON, Phil Chen of JEFF BECK, Ray Goren, Darren Leader of STEEL PANTHER and Haley Reinhart of AMERICAN IDOL (National Anthem + Tribute to Chris Cornell). 

“It’s a great event that we created to share with our friends - and most importantly - for a great cause - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.” said Scott Medlock and Robby Krieger. St. Jude ensures families never receive a bill for treatment at their hospital in Memphis, Tenn., travel, housing or food. Medlock and Krieger visited the hospital and met with patients - and described their time as “simply incredible,” and “one of the most positive experiences we have ever had.”

St. Jude is where doctors from all 50 states and around the world send their toughest cases because it has the world’s best survival rates for the most aggressive childhood cancers.

The golf tournament, sponsored by Microsemi, followed at the North Ranch Country Club, golfers participated in amazing hole-in-one prizes, golf packages and other exciting prizes from the Opportunity Board including Dodger's VIP tickets, OjO Electric Scooter, golf foursomes from various courses and other amazing prizes. Special thanks to our sponsors Hyatt Residence Club, ACRA Aerospace, Harley Davidson of Glendale & Revo Sunglasses. 

For more, please visit https://www.TheMedlockKrieger.com or contact Odette Gutierrez at (800) 227-6737 or Odette.gutierrez@stjude.org.

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About Scotty Medlock and Robby Krieger
Ten years ago, avid golfers Scott Medlock and Robby Krieger - friends of 25 years, decided to launch their first charity invitational in Malibu, California. The event was a great success and now, ten years later the Medlock Krieger has created a significant milestone, becoming one of St. Jude’s largest, single event fundraisers of the year.  To be part of this history and to learn more, please visit: MedlockKrieger.com 

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and we won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook (facebook.com/stjude) and following us on Twitter (@stjude).

For event credentials or interview requests with Scott Medlock or Robby Krieger, please contact Popular Press Media Group (PPMG) at (310) 860-7774 or email at MedlockKrieger@ppmg.info.

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