The event raised nearly $1 million, state party officials said.

In its first year, the event raised over $200,000 to benefit the programs involved.

The event raised $23,000 in a little more than 15 hours.

The annual event has raised close to $4 million since 1988.

In 2006, the event raised a total of $4.5 million.

The events today may again raise the question of why the government did not step in earlier.

The event raised more than $1 million for the cancer center.

The event has raised more than $1.7 billion since 1970.

By the 24 hours mark the event already raised $43,000, and over $100,000 after two days.

The event has raised over $200 million in 27 shows for the fund through 2006.