On Saturday, June 6, Morgan Freeman, Oscar-winning film star and Mid-South native, hosted “Zero to 60” at the Hard Rock Café on Beale Street in Memphis. The event raised more than $60,000 for The MED’s Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center, which is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. Funds raised from the event will purchase new equipment and provide training for front-line medical staff. Co-presenting sponsors of “Zero to 60” were News Channel 3 WREG and Crothall Services Group.

Morgan Freeman, who witnessed first-hand the trauma center’s extraordinary care, wanted to show his support by lending his star power to The MED Foundation event.

“We were delighted with the turnout for this event and Mr. Freeman’s involvement,” said Tammie Ritchey, Executive Director of The MED Foundation. “Not only were we able to meet our fund-raising goals, but thanks to Mr. Freeman, a lot more people know about the excellence of our trauma center,” said Ritchey.

MED Foundation Board member Ham Smythe and wife Julia with Morgan Freeman

For more information about The Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma and ways to help, please check out www.themedfoundation.org.