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Miami Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Latin Star Studded FedEx/St. Jude Gala
Miami Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Latin Star Studded FedEx/St. Jude Gala
MIAMI, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), the
world's premier pediatric cancer research and treatment center, celebrates its
sixth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala on Saturday, May 17, at the
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts ofMiami-Dade County.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080509/CLF029 )
Latin stars join Daisy Fuentes in honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan for
their commitment to international healthcare, the local community and their
presence in the music and entertainment industry.
"We are overwhelmed with pride to be honored by such an esteemed group,"
said Gloria Estefan. "We are especially grateful for the hospital's life
saving efforts throughoutLatin America. The St. Jude International Outreach
Program offers hope for sick children and their families, and they also share
their medical knowledge with the doctors who treat these children in their
hometowns and villages."
The money raised will help more than 5,000 young cancer patients currently
receiving care from St. Jude - all at no cost to their families. The gala
kicks off at 6:00 p.m. for a cocktail reception and silent auction in which
guests can bid on items including a shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue and
dinner for ten with artist Romero Britto. The ceremony will include
testimonials by St. Jude patient survivors, live performances and an elegant
dinner.
"FedEx is thrilled to have the Estefan's join us in the critical
partnership with St. Jude. No place in the world does what St. Jude does for
children stricken with leukemia and other cancers," said Julio C. Barrionuevo,
Vice President of Finance, Planning and Engineering for Federal Express,Latin
America &Caribbean. Barrionuevo chairs the annual drive, and FedEx has been
the title sponsor of the Angel and Stars Gala since its inception in 2002.
The Estefans join other top Latin artists and entertainers who have
supported the life-saving mission of St. Jude over the past few years,
including, Albita, Antonio Banderas, Barbara Bermudo, Giselle Blondet, Romero
Bitto, Cristian Castro, Rashel Diaz, Luis Enrique, Erika Ender, Jose
Feliciano, Luis Fonsi, Javier Garcia, Jeremias, Jose Jose, Fanny Lu, Domenic
Marte, Jorge Moreno, Eduardo Osorio, Francisco Paz, Carlos Ponce, Neida
Sandoval, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Sissi, Jimmy Smits, Gaby Spanic, and the late
Soraya.
"There are no words to describe how grateful we are for the generosity
that the Hispanic community has shown to St. Jude. You are not fundraisers
but lifesavers," said John P. Moses, Chief Executive Officer for ALSAC, the
fundraising organization of St. Jude. "We are especially thrilled to welcome
Emilio and Gloria Estefan to our St. Jude family and congratulate them on this
evening's honor."
Gala sponsors include FedEx Express, Stanford Financial Group, Universal
Music Latino, VISA International, Univision Radio, Anthony R. Abraham
Foundation, Maya, Southern Wine and Spirits ofSouth Florida, Sea Latino, The
"M" Point, KPMG, Yahoo!Telemundo, Telefonica, DDB, Car Factory Outlet, Lopez-
Cantera Foundation, CB Richard Ellis, Coors Brewing Company, Inktel Direct,
Jefferson Lee Ford III Memorial Foundation, Zubi Advertising, The Miami
Herald, Ocean Drive en Espanol, Merrill Lynch, Leon Medical Centers, and Grey
Goose Vodka.
"I am delighted with the awareness our sponsors and other St. Jude
supporters have brought to the fight against childhood cancer. I am so proud
that I have been a part of this event since its inception in 2002," said Daisy
Fuentes. "I can think of no better cause to support than the mission of St.
Jude. Founder Danny Thomas would be proud thatSouth Florida and the Latin
community is fighting hard to ensure his vision is kept alive."
To purchase tickets, become a sponsor or donate items for the gala, please
call 1-800-278-3383.
ABOUT ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for
its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other
catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based
inMemphis, Tennessee. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific
and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments
not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to
pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization.
For more information, please visit www.stjude.org .
SOURCE St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)
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