MILLWOOD, Va., Jan. 14, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Idol finalist Jeremy Rosado launched his new single "Hope for Tomorrow," now available on iTunes with a portion of the proceeds going to Project HOPE's disaster recovery efforts in the Philippines, where millions are still struggling after Typhoon Haiyan. The song was released by AIC Records.
To download your copy of "Hope for Tomorrow" by Jeremy Rosado, please visit this link. For every 100,000 downloads of Rosado's new song, Project HOPE and AIC Records will send two fans to the Philippines with Jeremy Rosado to see HOPE's continuing medical mission and watch him perform. Individuals can enter this contest by visiting this link.
"I hope this song will inspire people, especially my fans in the Philippines, to never give up no matter what challenges life throws at you," said Rosado. "This song symbolizes healing and strength and each person who buys my song is supporting Project HOPE's efforts to send medicines and supplies for thousands of people who are still suffering after Typhoon Haiyan."
Rosado said the song was his way of giving back to his Filipino fans who sent him thousands of messages of support on social media during his run on American Idol. He credits these loyal fans for inspiring him to build a successful career as a recording artist after Idol.
The Virginia-based NGO Project HOPE has been deploying medical volunteers to the remote Panay Island in the Western Visayas region and the Camotes Islands in the Philippines. Project HOPE has also shipped over $7.3 million in donated medicines, generators, First Aid kits, and surgical equipment.
"There is still much work to be done in the Philippines to improve health care for millions of people. Typhoon Haiyan severely compromised many health facilities, and people are still traumatized by this tragedy," said John P. Howe III, President and CEO of Project HOPE.
Project HOPE has played a crucial role in saving lives in regions hit by natural disasters over much of the last decade, in Haiti, Indonesia, Japan, China and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Rosado ultimately chose to partner with Project HOPE because of its legacy of providing health care to underserved communities. The NGO first arrived in the region over 50 years ago, aboard the SS HOPE, the first peacetime hospital ship. Project HOPE currently has health education programs in the region and worldwide.
About Project HOPE
Founded in 1958, Project HOPE (Health Opportunities for People Everywhere) is dedicated to providing lasting solutions to health problems with the mission of helping people to help themselves. Identifiable to many by the SS HOPE, the world's first peacetime hospital ship, Project HOPE now provides medical training and health education, as well as conducts humanitarian assistance programs in more than 35 countries. Follow us on Twitter at projecthopeorg. www.projecthope.org
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