September 6, 2006
This year PADRES established the Champion of Hope Award, which recognizes cancer survivors and family members who personify courage against cancer with strength and hope. This year’s honorees included Grammy-nominated songwriter Denise Rich, who established the G&P Foundation for Cancer Research in memory of her daughter Gabrielle Rich Aouad and has funded $6 million in cancer research grants, as well as Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France champion and founder of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Along with Event Chair and National Spokesperson Eva Longoria, the Tampico Beverages El Sueño de Esperanza Gala is honored to have the support of an all-star event Host Committee including: Mrs. Corina Villaraigosa, Jessica Alba, Billy Bush, Ricardo Antonio Chavira, Marcia Cross, Oscar de la Hoya, Jamie Foxx, Felicity Huffman, Mario Lopez, Constance Marie, Carlos Mencia, Eva Mendes, Brittany Murphy, Tony Parker, Ken Paves, Paulina Rubio, Roselyn Sanchez, Ryan Seacrest, Jessica Simpson and Sofia Vergara. PADRES is also proud to have the support of event sponsors Tampico Beverages (Title Sponsor), Mercedes-Benz (Official Vehicle Sponsor), Farmers Insurance and L’Oréal Paris. Additional sponsors include Cingular Wireless, Clinica Médica San Miguel, Disney, Health Net of California, Mercedes-Benz of Valencia, The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation, Sage Automotive Group, The Teague Family Foundation and Union Pacific.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets to the Tampico Beverages El Sueño de Esperanza Gala, please contact PADRES Contra El Cáncer at (323) 850-7901 x224.
ABOUT PADRES:
PADRES Contra El Cáncer is a non-profit 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 over 20 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. Since March 2005, actress EVA LONGORIA has served as the organization’s National Spokesperson. To learn more about PADRES, visit www.IamHope.org.
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