Eva Longoria, Actress “Desperate Housewives”, philanthropist and Honorary Chair, gets excitement revved up for the second annual Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup in Miami, hosted by Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, along with Loren Ridinger, Senior Vice President of Market America, resuming her role and JR Ridinger, President and Chief Executive of Market America joining forces with his wife as Event Co-Chair.
“This is our second year hosting the Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup here in Miami Beach,” says David Siguaw, Director of Sales & Marketing at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach. “We are thrilled to be the official hotel partner for this internationally acclaimed philanthropic event”.
The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup is a unique, thrilling and exciting 2-day event that has put the FUN into FUNDRAISING. But more importantly, the funds raised from this event will go towards supporting research, treatment and care of children suffering from cancer.
The Rally for Kids with Cancer Foundation will be the event’s benefactor, with the goal of raising much needed funds for fiscally responsible pediatric cancer organizations within the Miami area. The real goal is to one day find a cure and bring an end to cancer!
“Every child should have the chance to live a life free from pain and suffering, and enjoy a full and happy life,” states Rally for Kids with Cancer Spokesperson and Honorary Chair Eva Longoria. “I am proud to be part of the Rally for Kids with Cancer and its quest to end children’s cancer.”
“As Event Co-Chair along with Eva Longoria and my husband, I feel that it is vital for us all to work together to raise funds, awareness and generate support for pediatric cancer initiatives.” says Loren Ridinger, Senior Vice President of Market America.
The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup takes place April 29th and 30th, 2011 in Miami. Participants must each raise a minimum of $25,000 to enter their personal car, and earn the chance to draft a Celebrity Navigator such as Eva Longoria. Celebrities will be drafted based on the amount of money raised by each participant. Top fundraisers will get first choice during the celebrity draft process.
“Launched in 2008, the Rally for Kids with Cancer events have achieved incredible success, raising over seven million dollars for foundations across North America. Partnering with several worthwhile and world renowned foundations, we continue to battle children’s cancer by providing much needed funds to these charities and, most importantly, giving hope and inspiration to the children who are currently fighting for their lives,” said Joel Hock, founder of the Rally for Kids with Cancer Foundation.
The Rally kicks off with the exclusive “Qualifiers” Celebrity Draft Party, held on April 29th, 2011 at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka, where every driver will have the opportunity to draft a Celebrity Navigator such as Eva Longoria, Desperate Housewives, Bai Ling, Actress Star Wars “Revenge of the Sith” and Crank 2; ; Dr. Bill Dorfman, Famous cosmetic dentist, Extreme Makeover, The Doctors; Bridget Marquardt, Playboy model and Actress, The House Bunny, The Girls Next Door; Christina Millian, Actress, Singer; Cindy Barshop, Real Housewives of New York; Eric Roberts, Academy Award Nominated Actor, Batman – The Dark Knight, The Expendables; Greg Vaughn, Actor 90210 and General Hospital; Ivan Sergei, Actor – The Opposite of Sex, Jack and Jill, The Breakup; Jaime Camil, TV/Film Latin American Actor; Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Actress ,The Sopranos, Entourage; Jessie Camacho, Actress TV Host; Maria Conchita Alonso, Grammy-Award Nominated Singer and Actress Desperate Housewives; Michael Yo, E! News Correspondent; Sofia Milos, Actress CSI: Miami; Winsor Harmon, Actor The Bold and the Beautiful. Stay tuned for more updates!
Saturday April 30th starts with off with the “Start Your Engines” Brunch at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach. Participants will receive a Driver’s Manual filled with tips, trivia and their first clue. Drivers earn all-access status into the worlds of sports, food, media, entertainment, travel and fashion, in up to six unique pit stops in the Miami area. The evening ends at “The Winner’s Circle Jeans & Jewels gala” a star-studded evening at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, complete with decadent food and cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka, award-winning entertainment and a one-of-kind live auction.
The Rally for Kids with Cancer proudly acknowledges the invaluable support from several corporations including Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, Perry Ellis International, Sun Capital Partners Inc., Tiffany & Co., GREY GOOSE Vodka, and A Better Back.
For more information, visit www.rallyforkids.com
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the
Rally for Kids with Cancer. Together, we can make a difference!
The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup hosted by Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach is a unique, thrilling and exciting 2-day event that has put the FUN into FUNdraising. Several well-known Celebrities and participants (drivers) will take part in a wide range of events including six unique pit stops throughout the Miami area, earning points and having an incredible time.
WHY: Philanthropic participants, celebrities and sponsors join forces in an effort to raise awareness of pediatric cancer issues and much needed funds for fiscally responsible children’s cancer charitable organizations within the Miami area. The Rally for Kids with Cancer Foundation’s ultimate goal is to one day find a cure and bring an end to cancer!
WHO: Confirmed Celebrity Navigators include: Eva Longoria, Actress, Desperate Housewives; Dr. Bill Dorfman, Famous cosmetic dentist, Extreme Makeover, The Doctors; Bridget Marquardt, Playboy model and Actress, The House Bunny, The Girls Next Door; Christina Millian, Actress, Singer; Cindy Barshop, Real Housewives of New York; Ivan Sergei, Actor – The Opposite of Sex, Jack and Jill, The Breakup; Jaime Camil, TV/Film Latin American Actor; Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Actress ,The Sopranos, Entourage; Jessie Camacho, Actress TV Host; John Salley, NBA Alumni, Host “The Best Damn Sports Show Period; Maria Conchita Alonso, Grammy-Award Nominated Singer and Actress Desperate Housewives; Michael Yo, E! News Correspondent; Nic Roldan, American Polo Player; OJ McDuffie, Miami Dolphin, NFL Alumni; Sofia Milos, Actress CSI: Miami; Shawn Wooden, Miami Dolphin, NFL Alumni. Stay tuned for more updates!
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“The Qualifiers” Celebrity Draft Party
The Rally kicks off with an exclusive cocktail party, cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka “The Qualifiers” Celebrity Draft Party where every driver will have the opportunity to draft a Celebrity Navigator.
When: Friday April 29h, 2011
Red Carpet Arrivals will begin at 7:00 PM
Media Check-in: 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, Ocean Garden
4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
“Start Your Engines” Brunch
The “Start Your Engines” Brunch will start the Scavenger Cup Rally. Participants will receive a Driver’s Manual filled with 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 six unique pit stops throughout the Miami area. Eva Longoria will drop the checkered flag at 11:30am to signal the start of the Rally.
When: Saturday April 30th, 2011
Red Carpet Arrivals will begin at 10:00 AM
Media Check-in: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach
4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
“The Winner’s Circle” Gala Dinner
The final lap of the Rally is “The Winner’s Circle” Gala Dinner. Rally Drivers, Celebrity Navigators, sponsors and invited guests will revel in memories from the past two days while enjoying an incredible complete with decadent food and cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka, award-winning entertainment, a one-of-kind live auction and awards ceremony.
When: Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Red Carpet Arrivals will begin at 7:00 PM
Media Check-in: 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, The Pompeii Room
4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
PRESS CONTACT:
Lorraine Quartaro
Solutions with Impact, Director, Communications
lquartaro@solutionswithimpact.com or 416-433-7232 – cell