Bill Clinton's 'A Decade of Difference' Concert to Feature Usher, Bono and Lady Gaga

By Justin Sarachik, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Saturday, Oct. 15 will mark the 10th anniversary of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the date will be used to celebrate a decade of charitable work. Former President Bill Clinton is throwing a huge concert called “A Decade of Difference” that will be filled with star-studded performers.

The festivities begin at 10 p.m. ET / 7p.m. PT at the Hollywood Bowl. For those without a ticket, the concert will only be viewable live on Yahoo.com.

Scheduled to perform are music superstars: Lady Gaga, Usher, and The Edge and Bono. Also set to appear is Bill Clinton himself, as the concert will be used to celebrate his 65th birthday as well.

Tickets for the general public go on sale Sept. 19 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.

About the Foundation
The William J. Clinton Foundation is on a mission to "alleviate poverty, improve global health, strengthen economies, and protect the environment, by fostering partnerships among governments, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and private citizens - leveraging their expertise, resources, and passions - to turn good intentions into measurable results," according to Clintonfoundation.org.

Some accomplishments of the foundation include: 1,950 Commitments to action, the distribution of HIV/AIDS medications to over 2.6 million people, and a healthy food program for 9,000 schools in America.

Another proud achievement of the William J. Clinton Foundation is what they call "10 in 10," otherwise known as 10 accomplishments in 10 years. These include: redefining philanthropy, better disaster recovery, The Clinton Presidential Center (an exhibit and lecture center), youth service opportunities, campaigns against childhood obesity, new business models concerning foreign industry help, poverty in Africa, promoting urban entrepreneurialism, climate actions, and lastly helping the AIDS epidemic.

One of the key components of the foundation is through donations. On a message to all those interested in donating on the foundation website, Clinton says "Everyone can do something to help improve the lives of others."

The foundation promotes: “Every dollar or hour spent will help us make a difference and improve the lives of more people around the world."