Nathan Kress on the "red carpet" with a little girl at White Memorial Medical Center.
“Seeing the impact this event had on so many underprivileged children from our community was really uplifting,” 说 Victor Madero, manager of community relations for White Memorial Medical Center. “The response was 更多 than we could have hoped for and the generous donations of toys and entertainment from Kids Wish Network left an extraordinarily positive community impression on hundreds of children and their families which is vital to enhancing their quality of life.”
There were over 200 pediatric patients and their families in attendance and, as entertainment, there was a DJ and a dance floor, face painters, airbrush tattoo artists and activity centers which delighted children of all ages. In addition, there was a stylish red carpet set up for the kids to parade down after receiving mini-makeovers; there were even photographers present to take pictures of those who walked the carpet and give them the pictures as a memento to cherish.
Of course, no red carpet event would be complete without celebrities, and there were several who showed up to spend time with the kids including Nathan Kress of Nickelodeon’s “iCarly”; Robbie Amell and Ashley Argota of “True Jackson, VP”; and Joshua Logan Moore of “Desperate Housewives.” Also present were LA Galaxy defender Sean Franklin, along with the Galaxy 街, 街道 Team and members of the Miss LA Galaxy court.
“Over 200 kids attended and they all had a great time meeting the 名人 from Nickelodeon’s ‘iCarly’ and ‘True Jackson, VP,’ playing 足球 with the LA Galaxy 或者 making bead jewelry. The music, the roaming characters, face painting, and temporary 纹身 made the event magical,” 说 Madeline Robinson, Chief Operations Officer for Kids Wish Network.
While they were enjoying all the festivities, the pediatric patients and their often-forgotten siblings were excited to be 给 age and gender appropriate gift bags completely filled with toys, games, 图书 and other amazing gifts to take home.
“We are grateful to our generous 赞助商 and vendors and appreciate the assistance provided 由 White Memorial Hospital’s staff and volunteers to make it a memorable event for the local children and families,” 说 Alicia Argiz-Lyons, Executive Director of Kids Wish Network, while Roni Braitanbaum of Big Baby, Inc. says that their company is 更多 than happy with the way the event went and that they are ready for another one: “We at Big Baby, Inc. are extremely happy, proud, and overjoyed to have been part of this great event and look 前锋, 期待 to continue with that commitment in the future.”
Kids Wish Network would like to thank the following 赞助商 for making the 2010 Holiday of Hope such a success: A Faery Hunt, AirTran Airways, California 比萨, 比萨饼 Kitchen, Classic Couriers, Create A Kids Party, Dole 食物 Company, Exclusive Artists Management, Eye Deal Pictures, Happy Events and Parties, 首页 Depot Store #6689, John Minor, Just Imagine Entertainment, Koo Koo Roo Chicken Bistro, LA Classic Limousine Service, LA Galaxy, Magic Bob Weiss, Megatrux Inc., Nickelodeon, Parties 由 Stacey, Persona PR, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Red Carpet Runway, Saddle Ranch Chop House, Sparkey’s Pizza, Special FX Ink, Sunset Marquis, Tasty Clouds Cotton 糖果 Company and Will Enterprises.
Kids Wish Network is a national charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations. If 你 know a facility that may benefit from their Holiday of Hope Gift Bank program, please call 727-937-3600 或者 toll free 888-918-9004. For 更多 information on Kids Wish Network, visit their website at www.kidswishnetwork.org
White Memorial Medical Center is a 353-bed, not-for-profit, faith-based, teaching hospital that provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services to communities in and near downtown Los Angeles. Services include The Los Angeles Advanced Imaging Center, The 心 and Vascular Care Center, the Centers for Orthopedic Care, Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center, Oscar De La Hoya Labor and Delivery Center, children's services, emergency services, rehabilitation and behavioral medicine. For 更多 information, visit www.whitememorial.com.
White Memorial Medical Center is part of Adventist Health, a not-for-profit, faith-based health care system operating in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. Founded on the Seventh-day Adventist heritage of Christian health care, Adventist Health is comprised of 17 hospitals with 更多 than 2,500 beds, nearly 18,600 employees, numerous clinics and outpatient facilities, the largest system of rural health clinics in California with additional sites in Oregon and Washington, 14 首页 care agencies and four joint-venture retirement centers. For 更多 information, visit www.adventisthealth.com.
Nathan with the Team Galaxy girls on the "red carpet."
Nathan Kress at the Holiday of Hope party.
