On October 26, 2007 at the Beverly Hilton, Laila Ali will be honored by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles and the Inland Empire’s Rising Stars Gala is a legendary event that features a gourmet dinner, a silent auction and entertainment. The proceeds from this event, which is the largest fundraiser for BBBSGLAIE, help to support the 1,800 children and their volunteer mentors that the agency currently serves. Please join us for this incredible evening as we honor leaders from the entertainment and business communities who share a passion for this agency’s mission.
BBBSLAIE is proud to announce the honorees for the 2007 Rising Stars Gala are:
The Walt Disney Man of the Year Award: Mark Goldston, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Online, Inc.
The Sherry Lansing Award: Ann Daly, Chief Operating Officer of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.
The Sterling Award: Katherine Goodman & Carla Christofferson, co-owners of the Los Angeles Sparks
The Young Hero Award: Laila Ali, current IWBF, WIBA and WBC World Super Middleweight Champion; “Dancing with the Stars” alum
For more information on this event, visit BBBSLAIE.org.