Power Heroes Gala – December 3, 2008

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The Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation is holding a gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on December 3rd, 2008, to raise awareness about a new research initiative concerning the nature and causes of racial disparities in Cerebral Palsy and related developmental disorders. Proceeds will benefit this new research focus.

Recently published surveillance studies by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta indicate that the prevalence of cerebral palsy is highest among African-American children. The reasons for this are unknown, making research a necessity.

Our 2008 Power Heroes:

John Amos, Emmy nominated and NAACP
Image Award winning actor

Angela Bassett, Academy Award and
Emmy Nominated and Golden Globe winning actress,
author, and UNICEF Goodwill
Ambassador for the United States

Valerie Ervin, President of the
Ray Charles Foundation

Paula Madison, Paula Madison, Executive
Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer,
NBC Universal

Areva Martin, Esq., Managing Partner Martin & Martin LLP,
and President and Co-Founder of the Special Needs Network, Inc

Courtney B. Vance, two time Tony Award
nominated actor, author, and UNICEF Goodwill
Ambassador for the United States

If you are interested in attending this event or just want to learn more please contact Pam Sakow by phone: (323) 525-1275 or by email: Pam@Sakowevents.com.