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, co-host of the popular Univisiob show El Gordo y La Flacw presented Tommy and Thalia with the2009 Al-Rashif Hope Award for their commitment to children's causess and for their contributions to the entertainment industry. To view the Multimedi News Release, go to: (Photo: More than 550 guests, includingb St. Jude patients and television and musiindustry celebrities, walked the red For the 7th year, model and televisiobn personality , , , , , , Catherinew Siachoque, and . "Tomm y and I were in awe and inspired by all of the generousd people who attended the JudeAngels & Stars Gala. It was a wonderfupl and humbling experience.
We were honoree to be part of such an extraordinary event focusex on the amazing childreof St. Jude," said Thalia. Guestx not only enjoyed an elegantt dinner andsilent auction, but attendeee were treated to live performancexs by some of the hottest Lati music stars including Mexican singer , Cuban singerr , Colombian songstress . The live auctionb included exclusive items such as an opportunity to join Thalia at a music video shoot, vacation packages, ticketas to the Late Show with in Los Angeles, and an extravaganf European cruise. "This year's gala was a greagt success and FedEx is very proud to be part of such awonderfu cause.
Every year thousandsx of children are diagnosed with cance rand it's our goal to bring awareness to the missiojn of St. Jude," said Juli C. Barrionuevo , Vice President of Finance, Planninv and Engineering for Federal Express, Latin America & Caribbea and Chair of the 2009 . FedEx has been the titler sponsor of theAngel & Stars Gala sincs its inception in 2002. "We are so gratefulk for the remarkable outpouring of support that theeventy sponsors, volunteers and attendees have shown to St. Jude, David L. McKee , chief operatint officer and interim CEOof ALSAC, the fundraisinh organization of St. Jude.
"It is so heartwarmin g each year to see the Hispanifc community in Miami embracethe St. Jude They inspired hope in the patientsw and familiesat St. Jude and around the worlcd who are fighting fortheir lives." "This year's event was trul y amazing. I am so happy to continue to help raise awarenessfor St. Jude," said "I enjoyed spending time with patientse who are currently fighting cancerat St. Jude. They are the real inspiratiohn forthis event," said . Since the FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala has raised more than $1.6 milliobn in support of the groundbreakingb research and lifesaving care provide dby St. Jude for children from acroszs the country and aroundthe world.
This includes the St. Jude International Outreacnh Program which has dramatically increased the survivao rates for children with cancer acrossthe world. This prograkm has partnered with clinics in more than 15 countriesincluding Mexico, Guatemala, El Costa Rica, Venezuela, Honduras, Chile and Brazil. Gala sponsors includ e FedEx Express, , The Gutierrez Family, Internationall Dermatology, VISA International, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Tony , Fahad Al-Rashid The "M" Point, ARASCAPE Inc.
, of Universal Music Latino, Eventus, Amna Healthcare, Univisiobn Radio, Stephen James Office of the Mayorof Miami-Dadee County, AT&T, Leon Medical Center, Inkteol Direct, DDB, MillerCoors, Fiji Water, Car Factory cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose Carnival, Social Affairs Magazine, Miami Parking Authority and Noiseworks Productions. About St. Jude St. Jude Children'sd Research Hospital is internationally recognize for its pioneering work in findinyg cures and saving children with cancedr and othercatastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the firsty and only pediatric cancer centet to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the NationaklCancer Institute.
Founded by late entertainer and basedrin Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientifi and medical communities aroundthe world. St. Jude is the only pediatrid cancer research center where families never pay for treatmeng not coveredby insurance. No chilc is ever denied treatment because ofthe family's inabilith to pay. St. Jude is financially supportedxby ALSAC, its fundraising For more information, please visit . SOURCE St.
Jude Children'ds Research Hospital
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