EVA LONGORIA PARKER Named Honorary chair for the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup Miami World-class event will benefit and support the Jackson Memorial Foundation, International Kids Fund (IKF) and Holtz Children’s Hospital.

Miami, FL (October 16th, 2009) – Today from The Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach ,Eva Longoria Parker, Actress “Desperate Housewives”, announced that she will be the honorary chair of the first Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup in Miami, , along with Loren Ridinger, Senior Vice President of Market America, as the Event Chair. The Jackson Memorial Foundation, International Kids Fund (IKF) and Holtz Children’s Hospital will be the benefactors of the event. The event’s goal is to raise much needed funds for children’s cancer research, care and treatment, in the hopes of one day soon ending children’s cancer.

The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup is ignited by the desire to help Jackson Memorial Foundation, International Kids Fund (IKF) and Holtz Children’s Hospital, and takes place November 20th and 21st, 2009, in Miami.  Participants’ will each raise a minimum of $25,000 online to enter their personal car which gives them the chance to draft a Celebrity Navigator such as Eva Longoria Parker; Adam Rodríguez, Actor, CSI: Miami; Lennox Lewis, former World Heavyweight Champion and many more. The higher the driver’s fundraising amount, determines the draft position earned to select the Celebrity who will accompany Drivers on their Scavenger Cup adventure throughout the city.

 “All children should be given the opportunity to lead full, happy lives,” said Eva Longoria Parker, the Rally Honorary Chair. “Through this incredible event we can make a difference together and rally for kids with cancer!”

“Jackson Memorial Foundation, International Kids Fund (IKF) and Holtz Children’s Hospital are committed to making a difference in the lives of children, and so the Rally for Kids with Cancer is a great event for us to partner with,” said Rolando D. Rodriguez, President and CEO, Jackson Memorial Foundation. “We are a world leader in pediatrics, and your support of the Rally helps us continue to provide high-quality medical care, education and research to our diverse community.”

The Rally kicks off with an exclusive cocktail party, The “Qualifiers” Celebrity Draft Party, which will be held on November 20th, 2009 at Loren Ridinger’s home. Every driver will have the opportunity to draft from Celebrities such as: Eva Longoria Parker, Desperate Housewives; Adam Rodríguez, Actor, CSI: Miami; Amaury Nolasco, Actor, Prison Break; Eric Winter, Actor the Ugly Truth; Eva La Rue, Actress, CSI: Miami; Jennifer Morrison, Actress, House; John Noble, Actor, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers; Lennox Lewis, former World Heavyweight Champion; Marina Sirtis, Actress, Star Trek The Next Generation; Robin Antin, Founder, The Pussycat Dolls and Girlicious; Roselyn Sanchez, Actress, Without a Trace; Sofia Milos, Actress, CSI Miami. Stay tuned for more updates!

On Saturday November 21st, the “Start Your Engines” Brunch at The Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach will kick off the Scavenger Cup Rally. Participants will receive a Driver’s Manual filled with maps, tips and their first clue. Drivers will earn all-access status to the worlds of sports, food, media, entertainment, travel and fashion in up to seven unique pit stops throughout the Miami area. The evening ends at “The Winner’s Circle,” a star-studded gala dinner with a “Jeans & Jewels” theme, complete with decadent food, one-of-a-kind live auction, and award-winning entertainment by Alicia Keys.

About Jackson Memorial Foundation

Jackson Memorial Foundation supports vital projects and programs that truly make a difference in patient’s lives. The Foundation leads fundraising activities and resources on behalf of Jackson Health System’s, internationally renowned medical center.

About International Kids Fund

International Kids Fund (IKF) seeks to facilitate access to life saving or life changing medical care for children in need. This includes international children who cannot be treated within their native country, as well as children living in the United States who, without IKF assistance, would otherwise have no options.  For more information or to make a contribution, please visit www.internationalkidsfund.org or call 1-877-IKF-KIDS. 
 
About Holtz Children’s Hospital

Jackson Health System’s Holtz Children’s Hospital is a world-renowned facility. It is affiliated with the University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and has more than 110 attending physicians and specialists. With 254 licensed beds, it is among the largest teaching hospitals and research centers in the country.

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