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Live 8 Bans Charities

07/01/05
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(andPOP) Local charities in Barrie have been banned from using the upcoming Live 8 concert to collect donations, reports Canadian Press.

Live 8 organizers have reportedly said that letting relief organizations participate in the event would "dilute the focus" of the concert, which is bringing attention to the plight of Africa [see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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