The Chapel Hill Marathon Jam will be held at the American Legion Chapel Hill on Saturday, February 27, 2016, from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Marathon Jam is a non-profit organization that raises money to help injured veterans.
The Marathon Jam gathers musicians and artists of all ages and styles to play music and create art for twelve straight hours, with the musicians generating donations by securing sponsors for each hour they participate in the jam.
In 2016 the Jam began offering programs for first responders as well.
“In eight years we’ve raised over $100,000,” said John Santa, musician and organizer. “All of that money has stayed in North Carolina.”
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Fisher House at Ft. Bragg in Fayetteville.
The Marathon Jam has even expanded beyond Chapel Hill, where it began. Jams have been held across 20 states and three countries, totaling more than $500,000 in donations.
Hear Ron Stutts talk with Santa and Dan Jones
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