HONORING MATTEL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL UCLA & METTA WORLD PEACE
Las Vegas, NV. (August 14, 2012) On September 28thand 29th, 2012EVA LONGORIA, will hostPADRES CONTRA EL CNCERS(PADRES) 12thannual fund-raising gala,EL SUEO DE ESPERANZAat the ALL NEW Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Actor and ComedianGEORGE LOPEZwill also lend his support and act as the evenings Master of Ceremonies.
PADRES will be honoringMATTEL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL UCLAand Los Angeles Lakers forwardMETTA WORLD PEACEfor their philanthropic and inspiring contributions to the pediatric cancer community. The evening will also include a Live Musical Performance byALEKS SYNTEKand a Special Musical Tribute by Mr. World Peaces daughter and childhood cancer survivor,DIAMOND ARTEST.
Eva Longoria, PADRES National Spokesperson, and PADRES invite supporters from across the nation to come together and embark on the journey to bring HOPE to children with cancer and their families. For individuals who would like to attend this exclusive eventtickets are on sale nowand maybe purchased by contacting PADRES.
The weekend long celebration will include a VIP Welcome Reception, Auction, Dinner, Official Gala After Party and Premier Entertainment.
12thAnnual El Sueo De ESPERANZA Gala Sponsors include: Verizon, Tropicana, UCLA Dream Fund and LTEvention (Official Design Partner). To learn about Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact PADRES.
ABOUT PADRES:
PADRES Contra El Cncer (PADRES) is an organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families. PADRES programs, activities and services, while primarily oriented to the Latino community, serve childhood cancer patients from ALL races and ethnic origins. No family is turned away. Celebrating 27 of years of service, PADRES brings together children, families, healthcare professionals and community leaders to promote a comprehensive understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders as well as effective methods for treatment. Please join our National Spokesperson Eva Longoria in the fight against childhood cancer.
To learn more about PADRES, visitwww.IAmHOPE.org.
Facebook:www.FB.com/IAmHOPE.org
Twitter: @IAmHOPE
For more information about El Sueo De ESPERANZA Gala, please visit:Gala.IAmHOPE.org
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CONTACTS:
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Amri [email protected] ext. 237Sponsorships/Tickets
Jay [email protected] ext. 239Sponsorships/Tickets
Suzanne [email protected] ext. 234EVA LONGORIA RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS TO HOST PADRES CONTRA EL CNCERS 12THANNUAL EL SUEO DE ESPERANZASMGALA WITH MASTER OF CEREMONIES GEORGE LOPEZ