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ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment
Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access
to care and treatment to children with autism, is rolling out the red carpet
for over 500 guests who plan to attend the 7th Annual Denim &
Diamonds for Autism fundraiser, benefiting children with autism. The star-studded
fundraiser will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Calamigos Ranch in
Malibu, California from 5 pm to 9 pm, followed by a post party from 9 pm to 11
pm. Over 500 guests are expected to attend the fundraiser.
Special tributes will be given to actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal
Minds”), television executive Steve Mauldin (KCBS 2/KCAL 9) and community
activist Kathleen Sternbach for their tireless efforts raising autism
awareness.
Confirmed celebrities include
actor Joe Mantegna, 2012 ACTivist Honoree ("Criminal
Minds"), televisions executive Steve Mauldin, 2012 ACTivist Honoree, KCBS
2/ KCAL 9 GM/President, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Brian McKnight,
actor Shemar Moore ("Criminal Minds"), actor David Hasselhoff ("Baywatch"),
actor Thomas Gibson ("Criminal Minds"), actress Jean Smart
("Hope Springs"), actress Vivica A. Fox ("Raising Hope" and
"Curb Your Enthusiasm"), actor Richard Gilliland
("Torchwood"), actress Bonnie Hunt ("Cheaper By the Dozen",
"Jerry Maguire"), actress AJ Cook ("Criminal Minds"),
actress Ariel Winter ("Modern Family"), actor Nolan Gould
("Modern Family") actor Mark Christopher Lawrence
("Chuck"), television host Tom Bergeron ("Dancing with the
Stars"), television executive Vin Di Bona (Vin Di Bona Productions), actor
Erik Fellows ("Days of Our Lives"), actress Joey
King ("Crazy, Stupid Love", "Ramona and Beezus"), actress
Hunter King ("Young and Restless"), actor Erik Braeden ("Young
and Restless").
According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in every 88 children in
America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder
(ASD), making ASD more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer
and pediatric AIDS combined.
Proceeds from the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism
fundraiser will make it possible for ACT Today! to continuing providing
families access to therapy, medical care, assistance dogs, social skills
programs, assistive technology, and even safety equipment like helmets for the
self-injurious children, as well as fencing for those who wander.
Corporate sponsors to date include: CBS Corporation, Vin Di
Bona Productions, TWIW Insurance Services LLC, Reaction Audio Visual, Universal
City Nissan, Natrol, William Henry, Maddy’s Market, Wells Fargo, Pressure Tech,
Puritas, Sandy and David Stone, Judy and Jay Hearst, Center for Autism and
Related Disorders, Pressure Tech, Burbank Printing, Hoffman International
Properties, City National Bank, The Hollywood Reporter, Latham & Watkins,
The Shape of Behavior, United Healthcare, CodeMetro, Valley Ecnomic Development
Center, Double Helix Water, Isabella Emporium, GLO Hair Salon, Passageway
School, Planet Beauty, Rage Models, Daily Duty and Westlake Magazine.
RED CARPET PRESS RSVP - BY NOVEMBER 1st:
Daphne Plump
Email: pr@dplump.com
WHERE:
Calamigos Ranch @ Pavilion
327 S. Latigo Canyon Road
Malibu, CA
MEDIA CHECK-IN:
4:00 PM @ Pavilion
Press must show credentials
MEDIA SET UP COMPLETED:
4:45 PM
RED CARPET:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
RECEPTION & SILENT AUCTION:
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
SEATED DINNER PROGRAM & AWARDS:
7:00 PM
For more information about
ACT Today!’s 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism fundraiser,
visit www.denimanddiamondsforautism.net.