Hollywood Celebrities to Attend ACT Today!’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism, announces Hollywood celebrities will play in its 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, August 27, 2012 at the North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, California. Confirmed celebrities include actors DB Sweeney ("The Closer"), Jason Gedrick ("Dexter"), Kevin Sorbo ("Hercules"), Robert Constanzo ("Castle"), and Geoff Pierson ("Boardwalk Empire"). The tournament is presented by Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and hosted by actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”). The charity tournament will benefit military children with autism. 

“It’s amazing to have all these influential celebrities along with several members of the armed services who have children with autism join this year’s golf tournament,” says ACT Today!’s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson. “Proceeds from this event will make it possible for us to provide access to therapy, medical care, assistance dogs, special needs camp, entrance into special needs school, social skills programs, assistive technology, and even safety equipment to military children with autism.” 

According to the Center 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. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal/nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include Autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger’s syndrome.

Corporate sponsors of the 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic, include (as of August 15, 2012): Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), TWIW Insurance Services LLC, Land Rover Thousand Oaks, Vista Ford, Newport Rib Company, Retirement Benefits Group, Howard Building Corporation, Special Spirits, Swett & Crawford, Black Hill Farms & Family Vineyards, The Kuperstock Family, Kirsch Kohn, & Bridge, LLP; The Tom Haymann Family, Orion Risk Management Insurance Services, Inc., Calabasas Dental, Logix Smarter Banking, Silver Star Automotive Group, David Wild, JTB Insurance Services, LLC, and Trillium Sports Medicine.

The 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic Committee Chairman is Josh Eveland of Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. Other committee members include: Tagg Baker of TWIW Insurance Services, LLC; Jonathan Bruce of JTB Insurance Services, David Carmel of JD Financial, golfer Greg Goad, Cal Lutheran Student Shayne Romero, Dr. Michael Spagnoli of Trillium Sports Medicine, Justin Walker of FTF Properties, Darin Wassmann of Retirement Benefits Group, and ACT Today! Founder/President Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh.

The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 10:30 am and includes a modified “best ball” format, par 3 challenges & other contests, followed by cocktails and dinner reception. For more information about ACT Today!’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Classic, visit www.act-today.org/golftournament.

7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism, November 3 in Malibu

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism, announces its highly anticipated 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism, will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California. 500 attendees are expected to attend the red carpet fundraiser, including corporate leaders, celebrities, dignitaries, the press, and other autism supporters. The event is produced by D. Plump Consulting. 

“This annual fundraiser allows ACT Today! to provide DIRECT HELP to children with autism,” says ACT Today!’s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson. “Proceeds from this event will make it possible for us to provide grants for 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. We are thrilled that the event has become such an anticipated event in Southern California.”

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. 

“We count on the community’s support each year and appreciate every individual contribution and corporate giving – without the financial support, we are unable to continue our mission of helping those children whose families cannot afford or access the necessary tools their children need to reach their full potential,” adds Jackson, who will co-host the event alongside ACT Today!’s Founder/President and world-renowned autism expert Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D, with a host of celebrity presenters from film, television, sports, and the music world.

The 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism will feature red carpet arrivals, a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, seated dinner buffet, a special live musical performance, and tribute to the 2012 ACTivist award recipients actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) and television executive Steve Mauldin (KCAL-TV/KCBS-TV President and General Manager), as well as recognizing the 2012 Golden Cowgirl award recipient Kathleen Sternbach. 

The event is sponsored by (as of June 4, 2012): Vin Di Bona Productions, Reaction Audio Visual, TWIW Insurance Services, LLC., Natrol, Sandy and David Stone, Universal City Nissan, Wells Fargo, CodeMetro, City National Bank, Burbank Printing, Charity Lives, Linda Bertch, Isabella Emporium, and The Resort at Pelican Hill. 

“You can’t measure our gratefulness and appreciation of the corporate supporters because it’s boundless,” says Jackson. “Families with children with autism face tremendous burdens. ACT Today! is grateful that the community is helping us alleviate the financial burden and emotional turmoil for many families by providing access to care and treatment to those in desperate need.” 

In 2011, the 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism sold out one month prior to the event and raised over $230,000. An estimated 500 supporters attended the red carpet event, including TV news broadcaster Nancy Grace (HLN), TV host Tom Bergeron (“Dancing with the Stars” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”), Vin Di Bona (“Vin Di Bona Productions”), actress Ariel Winters and actor Nolan Gould (“Modern Family”), model/TV host Brooke Burke Charvet (“Dancing with the Stars”), actor Erik Fellows (“Days of Our Lives”), television personality Leeza Gibbons, actor Daniel Goddard (“Young and Restless”), actors Kyle and Chris Massey, actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”), professional dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Val Chmerkovskiy (“Dancing with the Stars”), actresses Juliana and Jennessa Rose (“Pretty Little Liars”), retired LA Laker Jamaal Wilkes, actor Robert Adamson (“Lincoln Heights”), actor Arjay Smith (“Precision”), actor Callan McAuliffe (“I am Number Four”), and actress Florence Henderson (“The Brady Bunch”). 

For more information about the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism, visit www.DenimAndDiamondsForAutism.net or contact executive event producer Daphne Plump at events@dplump.com. 

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About ACT Today!: 

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing treatment services and support to families of children with autism who cannot afford or access the necessary tools their children need to reach their full potential. For more information about ACT Today!, visit: www.act-today.org.

JOE MANTEGNA RECEIVES HONOR AT DENIM & DIAMONDS FOR AUTISM EVENT

Actor Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds" and "Godfather III") will be honored at the 7th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism event on Saturday, November 3, 2012. The star-studded event will be held at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, CA and hosted by Autism Care and Treatment Today! (ACT Today!).  

500 guests are expected to attend the fundraiser benefiting children with autism. The event will feature red carpet arrivals, silent & live auctions, cocktail (& VIP) reception, seated dinner, live entertainment, and program with celebrity presenters. 

Mantegna will be honored alongside television executive Steve Mauldin (GM/President of CBS TV Los Angeles). 

For complete details, including sponsorships, donations, program ads, and tickets, visit http://www.DenimAndDiamondsForAutism.net.

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ACT Today! for Military Families Crosses Finish Line with Over $105,000 for Children with Autism

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ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide resources, care and treatment to children with autism, announces its 2nd Annual ACT Today! for Military Families (ATMF) 5k/10k Run/Walk and ONEHOPE Family Festival raised over $105,000. The event, held on Saturday, April 7 at Mission Bay Park in San Diego, California was hosted by actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”), NBC San Diego Morning Anchors Jason Austell and Marianne Kushi, and ENERGY 103.7 announcer J.R. Proceeds from the Run/Walk will help provide resources and assistance to military children with autism whose families cannot afford the necessary care and treatment their children need to reach their full potential.

ACT Today! Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, Fitness Ambassador Kathy Kaelher, D.Plump Consulting's Daphne Plump, Actor Mark Christopher Lawrence

Approximately 1,100 individuals and families participated in the 5k,10k and Kids Fun Run. The top fundraising team was the Red Hot Dragons which was led by Karen Driscoll who was also the the top individual fundraiser. The San Diego community came out in support of military children with autism, including Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, Fitness Ambassador Kathy Kaehler, and the San Diego Padres Friar. The Run/Walk and ONEHOPE Family Festival featured live entertainment by 2-U-NEEK and Graceland Mafia, specialty vendors, children’s activities and an egg hunt contest for children and the young at heart.

Start of 10K

“We are so thankful that the community of San Diego to embraces this important cause, and join us in supporting the families of those who protect our freedoms,” says ACT Today!’s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDP), 1 out of 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. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal/nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include Autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger’s syndrome.

Sponsors of ACT Today!’s 2nd Annual 5k/10k Run/Walk and ONEHOPE Family Festival include: ONEHOPE Wine, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Autism Speaks, NBC San Diego, ENERGY 103.7, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Butterfly Effects, SeaWorld, Ralphs, Jersey Mike’s, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Wells Fargo, The Great Plains Laboratory, Community Coaching Center, Navy Federal Credit Union, Granite Investment Group, Spreebird Deals, Newport Rib Company, Glanbia Nutritional, and Stone Brewery.

Major League Baseball Players Help Raise Thousands for Children in Need

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ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) and The Eddie Guardado Foundation (EGF), two national non-profit organizations based in Southern California, announce their STARS & STRIKES Celebrity Bowling Tournament, benefiting children with autism, raised $130,000. The event was held on January 29, 2012 at Bowlmor Lanes in Tustin, California. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to provide resources and grants to children with autism whose families cannot afford the necessary care and treatment their children need to reach their full potential.

Former Ducks Player Todd Marchant and his wife, Caroline, Eddie and Lisa Guardado and Bret Saberhagen with Bill Cernius, Dan Carney

"My wife Lisa and I are touched that so many ball players and celebrities joined us in to support of our mission of helping children with autism receive the care and treatment they need,." says Eddie Guardado, 2-Time Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star and ACT Today! board member. "Thanks to them and the many sponsors and event attendees, we will be able to serve many more children this year."

Lisa Guardado and daughter Ava with ACT Today!'s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 110 children in America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making ASD more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, pediatric cancer and childhood AIDS combined. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder, Rett Syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger’s Syndrome. ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances.

Torii Hunter, Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh and Howie Kendrick

The fundraiser was attended by more than 400 guests, including celebrities 2-Time All-Star Pitcher "Everyday Eddie" Guardado, world-renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, LA Angels of Anaheim 4-Time All-Star Torii Hunter, Texas Rangers 6-Time All-Star Michael Young, Texas Rangers 2-Time All-Star Adrian Beltre, LA Angels of Anaheim 3-Time All-Star Vernon Wells, 3-Time All-Star Garret Anderson, LA Angels of Anaheim Howie Kendrick, Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Pitcher J.J. Putz, LA Angels of Anaheim LaTroy Hawkins, Former MLB Player and Radio Personality Rex Hudler, 4-Time All-Star Troy Percival, All-Star Pitcher Jamie Moyer, Cincinnati Reds Carlos Fisher, St. Louis Cardinals Brad Thompson, Former MLB Player Adam Melhuse, 2-Time All-Star Pitcher Aaron Sele, All-Star Pitcher Chad Cordero, Texas Rangers Coach and Former MLB Player Gary Pettis, 3-Time All-Star Pitcher Bret Saberhagen, Former NHL Player Todd Marchant, Former MLB player Denny Hocking, Chicago Cubs Darwin Barney, Chicago Cubs Ty Wright, Former MLB Infielder Chris Gomez, actress Sasha Pieterse (“Pretty Little Liars”), actress Musetta Vander, On-Air Radio Personality Lisa Foxx, and actress Erin Murphy.

Eddie and actress Sasha Pieterse

Events such as the Eddie Guardado’s STARS & STRIKES bowling tournament allow ACT Today! to raise essential funds to provide grants for families in desperate need of care and treatment. In the past year, ACT Today! has distributed $434,000 in grants to families.

Vernon Wells signing autographs

ACT Today!: ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and funding to families of children with autism who cannot afford or access the necessary tools their children need to reach their full potential. For more information about ACT Today!, visit: www.act-today.org.

About The Eddie Guardado Foundation: The Eddie Guardado Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 2008 after the Guardado’s daughter was diagnosed with autism. In January 2011, the foundation merged with ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) as both non-profits organizations share the mission of providing awareness of and access to effective therapies for children with autism. Eddie and Lisa and Eddie Guardado now serve on the ACT Today! board of directors. For more information about the Eddie Guardado Foundation, visit: www.eddieguardadofoundation.org.

6th Annual Denim & Diamonds Raises Over $230, 000 - Continuing its Mission - Helping Children with Autism

Executive Event Producer: D. Plump Consulting 

Services included:

• Sponsorship Recruitment
• Donor Recruitment
• Vision, Layout & Design
• Event Logistics
• Entertainment Recruitment
• Program Development
• Vendor Recruitment and Liaison
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Marketing

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization based in Tarzana, California announces its 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism signature event raised over $230,000. This year’s event breaks the national non-profit’s revenue generating record to date. The event, held on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Ahmanson Ranch in Calabasas, California was Diamond sponsored by TWIW Insurance Services, LLC, Reaction Audio Visual, Vin Di Bona Productions, BBC Worldwide Productions, Disney/ABC Television Group and Denim sponsored by Austin and Virginia Beutner. Funds raised through the 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds will help provide resources and grants to children with autism whose families cannot afford the necessary tools their children needs to reach their full potential. 

“With the state of our nation’s economy, we are truly amazed at the generous support, undeniable compassion and overall selflessness that the community has shown this year through the 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds,” says ACT Today!’s Executive Director Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson. Alspaugh-Jackson, whose 9-year old son Wyatt has autism, started the Denim & Diamonds for Autism event in her backyard. “At the time, there were few resources about autism and for parents in need of care and treatment for their child. I am proud to say that the 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds continues to fulfill its mission of helping to alleviate the financial burden and emotional turmoil for many families by providing grants to those in desperate need.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 110 children in America is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), making ASD more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, pediatric cancer and childhood AIDS combined.

The 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism had an estimated 500 people in attendance in support of the cause, including seasoned pro athletes, Hollywood’s hottest young stars, and more who walked the red carpet including: TV host Tom Bergeron (“Dancing with the Stars” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”), actor Max Ryan ("Sex and the City: 2"), Vin Di Bona (“Vin Di Bona Productions”), actor Max Ryan ("Sex and the City:2"), actress Ariel Winters (“Modern Family”), actor Nolan Gould (“Modern Family”), model/television personality Brooke Burke (“Dancing with the Stars”), actor Erik Fellows (“Days of Our Lives”), television personality Leeza Gibbons, actor Daniel Goddard (“The Young and Restless”), news broadcaster Nancy Grace, actors Kyle and Chris Massey, actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”), professional dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Val Chmerkovskiy (“Dancing with the Stars”), actresses Juliana and Jennessa Rose (“Pretty Little Liars”), retired LA Laker Jamaal Wilkes, actor Robert Adamson (“Lincoln Heights”), actor Arjay Smith (“Precision”), actor Callan McAuliffe (“I am Number Four”), and actress Florence Henderson (“The Brady Bunch”).

The 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism was hosted by world renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh and Alspaugh-Jackson with Headline News – Local Edition Anchor Brad Pomerance as master of ceremony.  The evening recognized ACT Today!’s mission and highlighted TV host Tom Bergeron and Rebecca Grossman, founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation. The two humanitarians have led this year’s long list of autism supporters with for their extraordinary work in supporting ACT Today!’s mission. Bergeron received the ACTivist award for raising autism awareness not only in Hollywood, but also across the nation. Grossman received the Golden Cowgirl award for her tireless efforts improving the lives of children with and without autism.

The event included an outdoor cocktail reception plus VIP private reception, a silent auction, and entertainment provided by recording artist AJ Green. A seated dinner program followed the reception with an opening performance by ABC’s “Dancing with Stars” professional dancers Val Chmerkovskiy and Dasha Chesnokova accompanied by Latin recording artist Manny D. The program featured celebrity presenters, live auction and a paddle auction presented by Arizona Goldens, LLC in an effort to raise much needed funds to provide assistance dogs to children with autism. Tenor George Komsky brought guests to an emotional pinnacle as he sang “Prayer” eliciting the need to help those who cannot help themselves. Canadian recording artist Ricky J ended the dinner program with an original song, “Whatta Night”, in celebration of the event. For guests who were reluctant to go home at 9pm, an After Party with live entertainment by JERI CURL completed the event on a high.

Additional event sponsors included: Sandy and David Stone, Universal City Nissan, Albers Consulting LLC, UnitedHealthcare, CodeMetro, City National Bank, The Auto Gallery of Los Angeles, New Heights Entertainment, Wells Fargo, Joe Penich Company Realtors, Michael John Image, ONEHOPE Wine, Blue Angel Vodka, Fireman’s Brew, Charity Lives, GLO Salon, AV Party Rentals, Sunshine Florist, Edible Arrangements, Indie Printing, Westlake Magazine, Robert Nettles MD, California Psychcare, Jettlyn Winery, VIP Premium Blend, Fresh Brothers Pizza, Linda Bertch Cupcakes, Rage Models, Four Paws and a Tail, and Isabella Emporium. 

Events such as the 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism allow ACT Today! to raise essential funds to provide grants for families in desperate need of care and treatment. This year, ACT Today! has distributed $340,000 in grants to families. 

For more information about the 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism, including photos and videos, visit www.denimanddiamondsforautism.net.

OCTOBER 15, 2011 - RED CARPET - MEDIA ALERT- DENIM & DIAMONDS

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 15 - CALABASAS, CA

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HOLLYWOOD STARS AND SEASONED ATHLETES

HELP PROVIDE CARE AND TREATMENT FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM

DENIM & DIAMONDS RED CARPET EXTRAVAGANZA

HOSTED BY ACT TODAY! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!

                               

WHO:

Tom Bergeron, TV host (“Dancing with the Stars” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”)

Ariel Winters, actress (“Modern Family”)

Nolan Gould, actor ("Modern Family")

Melissa Peterman, actress (“Criminal Minds”)

Nancy Grace, news broadcaster, (“Nancy Grace Show”)

Brooke Burke, TV host/model (“Dancing with the Stars”)

Joey King, actress (“Ramona & Beezus”, “Dark Knight”)

Judge Greg Mathis, television personality ("Judge Mathis")

David Arquette, actor

Lisa Leslie, retired WNBA All-Star (Los Angeles Sparks")

Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, media personality, executive director of ACT Today!

Leeza Gibbons, televison personality

Chris Brochu, actor ("Soul Surfer" and "Lemonade Mouth")

Gary Anthony Williams, actor ("Weeds", "Mad", "Star Trek")

Doug Brochu, actor ("That's So Random")

Brandi Glanville, reality star ("Real Housewives of Beverly Hills")

Callan McAuliffe, actor ("The Great Gatsby" and "I am Number Four")

Florence Henderson, actress ("The Brady

Mark Christopher Lawrence, actor (“Chuck” and “Pursuit of Happyness”)

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, world-renowned autism expert and media guest expert

Kyle Massey, actor (“Corey in the House”)

Chris Massey, actor (“Zoey 101”)

Erik Fellows, actor (“Days of Our Lives”)

Arjay Smith, actor (TNT’s “Precision”)

Allie De Berry, actress (“Disney’s “A.N.T Farm”)

Tony Dovolani, professional dancer (“Dancing with the Stars”)

Jared Kunitz, actor (MTV's "Underemployment")

Stephanie Scott, actress ("A.N.T. Farm")

Manny D, Latin recording artist

Ricky J, Canadian recording artist

AJ Green, recording artist

George Komsky, tenor-recording artist

Max Ryan, actor ("Sex and the City: 2)

Tiffany Espensen, actress (“Nickelodeon’s “Bucket & Skinner”)

Mark Ballas, professional dancer (“Dancing with the Stars”)

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, professional dancer (“Dancing with the Stars”)

Val Chmerkovskiy, professional dancer (“Dancing with the Stars”)

Juliana Rose, actress (“Pretty Little Liars”)

Ariel Tinsey, Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist

Angela Dean, Celebrity Designer

Tiffany Dean, Celebrity Stylist

WHAT:

One in 110 children in America is diagnosed with autism. Autism is more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood AIDS and pediatric cancer.

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit based in Southern California is hosting its 6th Annual Denim & Diamonds for Autism. Proceeds from the event will help provide resources and fund grants for children with autism whose families cannot afford the necessary tools their child needs to reach their full potential. 

WHEN:

Saturday, October 15, 2011

4:30pm - Press Check-In | Press must display Photo ID

5:00pm – Press Set Up Complete, Red Carpet Arrivals

7:00pm – Program begins

MEDIA ALERT - INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY

***MEDIA ALERT***

INTERVIEW / VIDEO / PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

ACTOR JOE MANTEGNA TO HOST CELEBRITY PACKED

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

WHO:

·      Joe Mantegna , actor (“Criminal Minds”)

·      Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, world renowned autism expert

·      Joel Murry, actor (“Criminal Minds”)

·      Bobby Costanzo, actor (“Judy Moody and Not Bummer Summer”)

·      John Capodice, actor (“Without a Trace”)

·      DB Sweeney, actor (“Castle”)

·      Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan

·      Jaden Cantafio, 5-year old golf phenom

·      Mark DeCarlo, TV show host, comedian, actor

·      Ed Marinaro, actor, NFL Footbal champion

·      Jason Gedrick, actor (“Necessary Roughness”)

·      Chris Rich, actor (“Melissa & Joey” and “Reba”)

·      Robert Torti, actor (“Suite Life on Deck”)

WHAT:

Actor Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) will host the ACT Today 5^th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the North Ranch Country Club, in Westlake Village.

The tournament benefits children with autism by helping to provide resources and much grants to children whose families can not afford the necessary tools their child needs to reach their full potential.

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

WHEN:

Monday, September 12, 2011

North Ranch Country Club, Westlake Village, CA

MEDIA CHECK-IN: 7:30am

MEDIA SET UP BY: 8:30am

MEDIA INTERVIEWS: 8:30am– 9:30am

MEDIA RSVP BY by Friday, September 9^th to PR@DPLUMP.COM 

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Actor Joe Mantegna Hosts ACT Today!’s 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic Benefiting Children with Autism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Joe Mantegna

Actor Joe Mantegna ("Criminal Minds") will host ACT Today!'s (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic presented by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. The tournament will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the North Ranch Country Club, in Westlake Village, California. Proceeds from the fundraiser will provide resources and treatment for children with autism whose families cannot afford the necessary tools their child needs to achieve their full potential. Mantegna, who has a daughter with autism, is calling on the community to show their support for autism care and treatment.

"ACT Today! is thrilled to have the support of the prolific actor and humanitarian Joe Mategna, as well as the local business community for the event," said Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, Executive Director of ACT Today!. "The goal of this year's golf tournament is two-fold: to increase autism awareness and to raise funds in order to help our families receive the resources they need for their children with autism."

Sponsors include (as of July 25, 2011): Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD), TWIW Insurance Services, LLC, Vista Lexus, Kirsch, Kohn & Bridge CPA, Trillium Sports Medicine, Capital Retirement Group, Apptico Technologies, Tile City of Camarillo, and Calabasas Dental Care and Newport/Naples Rib Company.

Committee members consists of golf professionals, business and community leaders, including: co-chairs Tanner Bicklehaupt and Beau Hale of TWIW Insurance Services, LLC; Read Jackson of Apptico Technologies, professional golfer Greg Goad, Dr. Peter Grossman of the Grossman Burn Center, independent contractor Keith Miler, Dr Michael Spagnoli of Trillium Sports Medicine, two time NFL Super Bowl Champion Chris Hayes, and ACT Today! president and world renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh.

The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 10:30 am and includes a modified "best ball" format, three-par challenges & other contests, followed by cocktails and dinner reception with a live auction. For more information about ACT Today!'s 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic, visit http://www.act-today.org/golftournament.

About Joe Mantegna: 

Joe Mantegna is a world-class entertainer with acting credits that include 100 films like Searching for Bobby Fischer, The Godfather Part 3, Celebrity, Forget Paris, Liberty Heights to name a few. Joe has proven his versatility as an actor and his passion for the art. He has achieved television success with an award winning TV movie like, The Rat Pack or The Last Don, as well as critically acclaimed series like, Joan of Arcadia, The Starter Wife and with his current starring role in Criminal Minds. Joe received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 2011. Mategna hosts a national pubilic service announcement for ACT Today! for Military Families, an initiative of ACT Today! that has distributed over $100,000 worth of grants to military families across the country since it's inception in July 2010.

 

Recording Artist Manny D Set to Complete New Album Fall 2011

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Latin Recording Artist Manny D Steps “IN THE LIGHT”

with Soon to be Released Collaboration with Grammy Nominated Producer

MANNY D

2911 Global Entertainment, LLC announces the upcoming album release of “En La Luz” (“In the Light”) by their new recording artist Manny D. Mexico-born Manny D' Alesandro came from humble upbringings to become a household name in Corpus Christi, Texas and he is now considered THE ONE to listen to across the nation. However, this Latin artist is not feeling the pressure, instead he’s currently in a Los Angeles studio writing and recording for his first national album, “En la Luz” (“In the Light”), an English and Spanish album expected to have music lovers feeling the vibe …in the light.

Listeners will think Justin Timberlake, Taio Cruz and Usher all rolled into one. The music of  “En la Luz” will stay true to Manny D’s Latin influence, but will couple the hot sounds and luscious beats of big city nightclubs with deeply meaningful words which will undoubtedly enlighten the listeners and pull them to the dance floor.

For Manny D, this album will undress his soul, pay homage to the fruits of his labor and honor his long journey. “I knew as a kid that I had an ability to understand music,” says Manny D. “I would sing and write songs, and by the age of 16, I was directing adult choirs in full set programs at my fathers church. I feel completely blessed to be given an opportunity to share my music with the world.”

Manny D is on a spiritual mission, with his faith in God and the music community being his navigator. “When I had an album release party for "Amame,” says the artist. “The event sold out. It was because of this success that my manager Xavier Garza, decided to bring me to Los Angeles for several meetings with large-scale producers. What transpired in those six short days was truly a sign from above as my new career began.”

Within a month, Manny D began collaborating with Latin Grammy nominated and multiple BMI award winner, songwriter/producer Toby Sandoval. Sandoval is a classically trained composer, arranger, who works with Latin and American artists, in both English and Spanish language, and has achieved jaw-dropping success penning hits such as Los Primos de Durango’s “Fuego En Tu Piel” along with his smash “Quien es Usted,” by Mexican banda star Sergio Vega. Both of these hits rank among the genre's top songs of 2009-2010 on both the Billboard and Monitor Latino Hot Latin charts.

“There was an immediate connection as we shared the same goal - to make an impact in the industry with a new twist to the America pop market,” says Manny D.

Toby Sandoval agrees. “I’ve worked with many artists, but Manny D has a certain fire. He’s ready for the success this new album will be sure to bring. I am proud to be a part of his journey and this collaboration,” says the Sandoval.

Manny D’s album “En la Luz” will be completed in the fall of 2011.