This past Saturday, The Wiltern in Los Angeles rocked with 2 high energy bands and lots of surprises at an annual fundraiser.
Hollywood Press Corps photographer Ellen Zuckerman captured all the action throughout the evening.
Featuring performances by The Offspring and .48 Special, In-N-Out Burger’s Company Band, led by In-N-Out Burger President and Owner Lynsi Snyder, the sold-out event brought together music fans and supporters for an evening benefiting Slave 2 Nothing® as the foundation commemorated its 10th anniversary.
.48 Special members are Mike Rodrigues (keyboard), Kristi Calmy (vocals), Greg Nogle (lead vocals/bass), Robert Concepcion (vocals). Sean Ellingson (guitar/vocals), Lynsi Snyder (bass/vocals), Kenny Echizen (lead guitar), Dave Edmunds (drums), Tony Morales (bass/guitar), Cholton Smith (vocals). The dancers include Marissa Maiorana, Lisa Kapchinske, Lynsi Snyder, Amy Hessler, and Kelsie Koziol.
The band and dancers entertained with familiar songs including Smells Like Teen Spirit, Jeremy, and Hot For Teacher.
Along with In-N-Out employees, there were also aerial and fire acts.
Held during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, the concert raised funds for programs that help individuals and families affected by addiction and substance abuse.
With attendance at over 1,900 guests, as of Sunday, $978,856 was raised for Slave 2 Nothing®
The evening was hosted by KROQ personality Megan Holiday and included an exclusive benefit auction, raffle opportunities, mocktails, concessions, official merchandise, and burgers served from In-N-Out Burger Cookout Trucks.
As with every Rock 2 Freedom event, In-N-Out Burger proudly covers all event and foundation operating costs, allowing 100% of funds raised to directly support organizations working to prevent substance abuse and help individuals find freedom from addiction.
Throughout October, In-N-Out Burger restaurants are also raising funds to support Slave 2 Nothing’s mission, with the company matching guest donations 3-to-1, up to $300,000.
Since 2016, Slave 2 Nothing has granted more than $23 million to organizations providing healing and support to those impacted by substance abuse and human trafficking.
The crowd was also treated to a set from The Offspring, and fan loyalty was evident by the crowd singing along to all of the songs, which included favorites such as Come Out and Play, Pretty Fly, and Self Esteem.
