L.A. CADA welcomes you to the 1st Annual Gala and Awards Dinner celebrating compassion, courage, and hope for children, teens, and families affected by HIV/AIDS, Addiction, and Family Violence. This is an event where people who make a difference are honored for their advocacy, support, and hard work helping to save lives. The theme of this year's event is "Angels who have touched us along the way" of which we will honor the following persons: |
To find out more about L.A. CADA's Programs, click on the “Gold Tie” below. |
This event is sold out. |
This Red Carpet Event will held on June 5, 2010 Celebrity Center International 5930 Franklin Avenue Hollywood, CA, 90028 6:00 p.m. To 10:00 p.m. |
A Special Distinguished Humanitarian Award To Michael Jackson for his extraordinary international achievements, humanitarianism, and musical contributions Accepted by Tito Jackson his brother, famed and renowned Singer and Musician Presented by Sheryl Lee Ralph famed and renowned Singer and Actress |
| The Grace F. Napolitano Outstanding Leadership Award to Mr. Gus Velasco elected official and city employee for his 49 years of service to the city of Santa Fe Springs Presented by the Honorable Congresswoman Grace Napolitano *** The Youth Inspiration Award to Mr. Reggie Berry retired NFL player and Executive Director of Goals for Life for being an outstanding role model and teacher for youth presented by chante' Moore famed and renowned R&B and Jazz Singer *** The HIV Vision Through Action Award to Mr. Mario J. Perez, Director of Los Angeles County Office of AIDS Programs and Policy for his dedication and leadership on behalf of HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County presented by Darryl Stephens Actor *** |
Also helping to kickoff this very important event are: MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA Mayor of Los Angeles Music Director, SHELDON REYNOLDS From the Famed and Renowned R&B Group, Earth, Wind, & Fire TATA VEGA R&B/Gospel singer KARI TAYLOR New and Upcoming R&B/JAZZ/Pop Singer DJ FLY BOII And other Celebrity Guests *** CO-HOSTS FOR THE EVENT CARL ANTHONY PAYNE II Known for his roles as "Cockroach on The Cosby Show " and "Cole Brown on Martin" AND ELIZABETH ESPINOSA KTLA Channel 5 News Everyone involved has joined together to give back and help save lives. |
Our Sponsors |
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| Champion Table Sponsors Dr. & Mrs. Ethan Allen John L. Brown Dorothy B. Carras Family Foundations Program Staff Marian Guerrero Peter Hibson Darryl Lovett NFL Retired Players Association Dr. Gerald Roodzant Sam and Barbara Smith Velasco Family |
| Tribute Program Book Silver Sponsors National Certified Insurance Company |
| Tribute Program Book Sponsors L.A. CADA Board of Directors HIV Prevention Many Men Many Voices Tarzana Treatment Centers |
| Tribute Program Book Bronze Sponsors Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital The Honorable Supervisor Don Knabe |
