| In 2001, The Blues Foundation established the HART Fund (Handy Artists Relief Trust) through which The Blues Foundation provides assistance to Blues musicians and their families in times of great financial need due to due to a broad range of health concerns and/or medical emergencies. The Fund provides for acute, chronic and preventive medical and dental care as well as funeral and burial expenses. Donations to the HART Fund are dedicated 100% to artist relief efforts. Disbursements began in 2003 and have been used to pay medical bills, obtain needed medical care and assist with funeral expenses. In late 2005, contributions were temporarily earmarked to provide some financial relief for blues musicians severly impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Over the years, contributions have been made by Foundation members and other donors as well as from specific benefit events. For information visit www.blues.org |
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