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We are Committed To Our Community
We Support Children and Adolescents with HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS Research HIV/AIDS? Nor is there a cure for this global, infectious, pathological disease? HIV/AIDS affects every human being in every part of the earth in some way. The global statistic reported by UNAIDS that is most disturbing is that there are few direct HIV surveillance data available for children. The antenatal clinical surveys mainly focus on capturing data for pregnant girls and women 15 years or older; and most national population based surveys with HIV testing include only adults. HIV estimates for children are obtained through modeling that is based Did you know that after 25 years of research and clinical trials, we still have not stopped the spread of primarily on HIV prevalence in adult women (ages 15–49), fertility rates, and assumptions about the survival of HIV-positive children (Stover et al.,2006; tover et al., in press). Such estimates show that the number of children living with HIV globally continues to increase steadily. It is estimated that more than 90% of children living with HIV acquired the virus during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding—forms of HIV transmission that can be prevented. Only a small fraction of HIV infections in children are caused by contaminated injections, the transfusion of infected blood or blood products, sexual abuse, sexual intercourse (although this is a significant mode of transmission among adolescents), or scarification (Kengeya-Kayondo et al., 1995; Mulder et al., 1996; Hauri, Armstrong & Hutin 2004; Kiwanuka et al., 2004; Schmid et al., 2004).7 In view of this alarming statistic, it is critical that everyone become educated, proactive, and involved in the fight to cure this life-threatening disease and save our children’s lives. The HUSH Foundation is committed to doing just that but we need your help to accomplish our goal. You can help us by becoming a sponsor of The HUSH Foundation and joining us in the fight to combat HIV/AIDS. The two key aspects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic that make it difficult to treat patients and prevent infection are the inability to promote a wider understanding of HIV/AIDS-related issues, and combating the stigma and discrimination among those who are not directly affected. To address these key aspects, we have developed the Children & Adolescent Disease Awareness Outreach Program (CADAOP). CADAOP includes philanthropic fundraising activities aimed at drawing a multitude of people together to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS in a way that brings about a full understanding of the disease, and raising funds to support children and adolescents affected by the disease. Our philanthropic fundraising activities provide an ideal marketing platform and perfect vehicle for promoting awareness about critical health and social issues, raising funds, and providing a community profile to nationally marketed targets with unique, powerful and untapped demographics. If you hate HIV and AIDS as much as the children and adolescents who are affected by it do,then you can still support our cause and donate to The HUSH Foundation. For information on how you can donate, contact The HUSH Foundation at 310-697-8193 or email us at info@thehushfoundation.org. Please Visit our Partner Page! WE NEED YOUR HELP...PLEASE GIVE NOW! Please make a heart-felt contribution and help others. GIVE NOW and help save a child, adolescent or elderly person's life. Your donation will help pay medical bills, obtain prescriptions, buy food, clothing and educational supplies, pay for housing, or donate towards HIV/AIDS and Cancer Research. About the Event for Children with HIV/AIDS Our most recent special event was the "Night of Jazz and Fashion By The Sea" Benefit Concert" held on August 30, 2008 at the Hermosa Beach Community Theater, 710 Pier Avenue, in beautiful Hermosa Beach, California. We thank all who supported us and attended this special charitable event. The benefit concert consisted of a joyous environment filled with fun and excitement. Activities included live jazz entertainment by smooth Jazz Saxaphonist, Paul Taylor, Guitarist, Jay soto, and Percussionist, Ndugu Chancler. The show was incorporated with an exquisite high-fashion celebrity Fashion Show starring, Victoria Platt Tilford, Terrell Tilford, Ashli Haynes, Sharon Thurmond, Dsean Terry, Ten Travis, and Parker Delon ripping the runway wearing the fashion apparell of famous Designers Sue Wong, Dina Bar-el, After Eight, Somper Furs, Ricardo Basta of Beverly Hills, Ariane Hats on Melrose, Taryn Rose shoes, Elmer Ave, and Cohesive. In addition to the Jazz/ fashion show, we paid tribute to six legendary female jazz artists for their extraordinary achievements in the field of Jazz: Lena Horne, Della Reese, Nancy Wilson, and in the memory of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan. Each Honoree was serenaded by six fabulous singers who were transformed into the Honorees as follows: Vesta as Lena Horne, Alyson Williams as Della Reese, and Deniece Williams as Nancy Wilson, Loretta Devine as Ella Fitzgerald, Dawnn Lewis as Sarah Vaughan, and Shirley Jones (Jones Girls) as Billie Holiday. The tribute took the audience on a journey back to the life and days of the past when the ladies of Jazz were in their prime. It highlighted their careers, contributions to the field of Jazz, and showed how the ladies of Jazz paved the way for so many artists. In attendance to receive their 2008 Lifetime Achievement Awards were Lena Jones on behalf of her grandmother Lena Horne, Della Reese, and Kacey Dennis on behalf of his mother Nancy Wilson. Della Reese's statement was heartwarming when she said, "It is so wonderful being loved and being in a room where everyone loves you." "You took me back to a wonderful time in my life." "I feel very honored to receive this award and I gracefully accept it." The goal of The Hush Foundation was to raise $20,000 to support One Heartland for their programs and services devoted to ensuring that children with HIV/AIDS have the social, psychological and material support required to fulfill their potential in life and to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Joseph Stokes, Jr. Research Institute to support Pediatric HIV/AIDS Research. |
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Our Activities for the Year Helping Children and Adolescents with HIV/AIDS and Supporting HIV/AIDS Research |
The HUSH Foundation's 2008 Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients honored at the 1st Annual Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert for Children with HIV/AIDS and Pediatric HIV/AIDS Research |
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The HUSH Foundation is Campaign (CFC) in association with the United Way of Greater Los Angeles. The purpose of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy is employee focused, The mission of the CFC cost-efficient, and effective in providing all The mission of the CFC federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. |
The HUSH Foundation has partnered with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA). L.A. CADA provides high quality, accessible, and comprehensive substance abuse and HIV/AIDS services in Los Angeles County. |
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| Infant Spokesmodel: Bryana Post |
| Elderly Spokesmodel: Loris Lovett |
Our work for HIV/AIDS |
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| The HUSH Foundation Founder, Karen Taylor visits Camp Heartland. See More Pictures of her visit on our Photo Album page. |
Due to their extraordinary achievements as a Jazz Artists and Entertainers, Lena Horne, Della Reese, and
Nancy Wilson were selected as the 2008 Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award recipients and were honored at
the Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert," for children with HIV/AIDS. The event was held at
the Hermosa Beach Community Theater, in beautiful Hermosa Beach, CA, August 30, 2008. Lena Horne was
represented by her Grand-daughter, Lena Jones and Nancy Wilson was represented by her son, Kacey Dennis.
Della Reese was in attendance and accepted her honor with elegance and grace.
All Honorees were acknowledged with a special tribute. This year's theme was "Legendary Female Jazz
Singers," with the focus on six performers transformed into six (6) legendary female jazz artists: Vesta as Lena
Horne, Alyson Williams as Della Reese, Deniece Williams as Miss Nancy Wilson, Shirley Jones (Jones Girls) as
Billie Holiday , Loretta Devine as Ella Fitzgerald, and Dawnn Lewis as Sarah Vaughan, (the last three legends of
which are deceased). This honor was established to pay tribute to successful entertainers, for their exemplary
talent, successful singing careers, major contributions to the field of Jazz entertainment, and for paving the
way for all jazz artists.
Nancy Wilson were selected as the 2008 Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award recipients and were honored at
the Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea Benefit Concert," for children with HIV/AIDS. The event was held at
the Hermosa Beach Community Theater, in beautiful Hermosa Beach, CA, August 30, 2008. Lena Horne was
represented by her Grand-daughter, Lena Jones and Nancy Wilson was represented by her son, Kacey Dennis.
Della Reese was in attendance and accepted her honor with elegance and grace.
All Honorees were acknowledged with a special tribute. This year's theme was "Legendary Female Jazz
Singers," with the focus on six performers transformed into six (6) legendary female jazz artists: Vesta as Lena
Horne, Alyson Williams as Della Reese, Deniece Williams as Miss Nancy Wilson, Shirley Jones (Jones Girls) as
Billie Holiday , Loretta Devine as Ella Fitzgerald, and Dawnn Lewis as Sarah Vaughan, (the last three legends of
which are deceased). This honor was established to pay tribute to successful entertainers, for their exemplary
talent, successful singing careers, major contributions to the field of Jazz entertainment, and for paving the
way for all jazz artists.
Left to Right - Joseph Collins, Jr. (Punch TV Networks, John Adams (One Heartland), Karen Taylor
(Founder, The HUSH Foundation), Della Reese (Jazz Singer/Actress), Franklin Lett (Della Reese's
Manager/Spouse) pose together on the Red Carpet at the Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea
Benefit Concert hosted by The HUSH Foundation for Children with HIV/AIDS and Pediatric HIV/AIDS
Research. Della Reese was one of the 2008 Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
along with Lena Horne and Nancy Wilson, honored at the Benefit Concert on August 30, 2008 at
the Hermosa Beach Community Theater, in Hermosa Beach, CA. ABC7's Entertainment Reporter,
George Pennacchio was the Master of Ceremonie and CBS's Vivian Porter was the Mistress of
Ceremonies for the event. - Photo by Chris Miller, The Beach Reporter
(Founder, The HUSH Foundation), Della Reese (Jazz Singer/Actress), Franklin Lett (Della Reese's
Manager/Spouse) pose together on the Red Carpet at the Night of Jazz and Fashion by the Sea
Benefit Concert hosted by The HUSH Foundation for Children with HIV/AIDS and Pediatric HIV/AIDS
Research. Della Reese was one of the 2008 Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
along with Lena Horne and Nancy Wilson, honored at the Benefit Concert on August 30, 2008 at
the Hermosa Beach Community Theater, in Hermosa Beach, CA. ABC7's Entertainment Reporter,
George Pennacchio was the Master of Ceremonie and CBS's Vivian Porter was the Mistress of
Ceremonies for the event. - Photo by Chris Miller, The Beach Reporter
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