Tom Jackson to be honoured at Juno Awards

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CANADIAN ACADEMY OF
RECORDING ARTS
AND SCIENCES

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Tom Jackson to receive 2007 Humanitarian Award for his unwavering support to Canada's hungry and underprivileged

TORONTO - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is pleased to announce Tom Jackson, accomplished musician, actor and philanthropist, as the recipient of the 2007 Humanitarian Award.

The award recognizes an outstanding Canadian artist who has positively contributed to the social landscape of Canada.

Tom Jackson combines his love for music and life experiences as well as his deep compassion to empower those less fortunate.

He launched his first Huron Carole concert in 1987 to support Canada's food banks, and has continued to touch communities across the nation with the concert tour for 18 years.

In addition to initiating many more benefit fundraisers, Tom has helped raise more than $9 million for food banks, family service agencies and disaster relief.

Tom Jackson will be presented with the Humanitarian Award at the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards on Saturday, March 31 in Saskatoon, SK, where the 2007 JUNO Awards will be hosted.

In addition, Jackson will also be honoured during a special segment featured at the 2007 JUNO Awards that are scheduled to air on Sunday, April 1, 2007 on CTV.

For information on the Humanitarian Award or 2007 JUNO Awards, please visit JunoAwards.ca.

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