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THE HELP GROUP’S ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR BALL

WHAT:
John Nogawski, President, CBS Television Distribution, will be the recipient of the 2011 Help Humanitarian Award in recognition of his outstanding philanthropic spirit and commitment to children with special needs at The Help Group’s 15th Annual Teddy Bear Ball.

That same evening, The Help Group will present its Champion for Children Award to California Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and its Corporate Philanthropy Award to Microsoft Inc.

The Teddy Bear Ball will be held once again be held in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

WHO:
Performances:
Special musical guest Brian Wilson
Louis Price (Formerly of The Temptations)
The Help Group’s Children’s Choir

Interview Opportunities:
Dr. Barbara Firestone, President and CEO, The Help Group
John Nogawski, Honoree
Senator Darrell Steinberg, Honoree

Celeste Alleyne, Microsoft, Inc., West Region Citizenship & Public Affairs Director
Nancy O’Dell, Entertainment Tonight
Kevin Frazier, The Insider
Chris Jacobs, Entertainment Tonight
Holly Robinson Peete & Rodney Peete, Hollyrod Foundation
Dr. Andrew Ordon, The Doctors
Dr. Lisa Masterson, The Doctors
Dr. Jim Sears, The Doctors
Dr. Wendy Walsh, The Doctors
Jim Moret, Inside Edition
Iliza Shlesinger, Excused
Anthony Shriver, Founder & Chairman, Best Buddies International
Assemblymember Mike Feuer
Councilmember Paul Koretz
Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield
Councilmember Paul Krekorian
County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Scott
WHEN:

Monday, December 5, 2011
6:30 p.m. Arrivals and cocktails followed by dinner and awards presentation

WHERE:

Beverly Hilton Hotel – International Ballroom
9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind serving children with special needs related to autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse and emotional problems. The Help Group’s seven specialized day schools offer pre-K through high school programs for 1,400 students. The broad range of mental health and therapy services, child abuse and residential programs extends its reach to more than 6,000 children and their families each year. With more than 800 staff members, The Help Group’s state-of-the-art schools and programs are located on six campuses in the Los Angeles area. For more information about The Help Group, visit www.thehelpgroup.org.
Kevin Frazier, The Insider, Keith Zubchevich, Nancy O’Dell, Entertainment Tonight, John Nogawski, Linda Bell Blue and Steve Blue; photo by John Barsky
John, Barbara and others on stage with the children's choir; photo by John Barsky
John Nogawski, President, CBS Television Distribution; photo by John Barsky
Dr. Drew Orden, John Nogawski, Celeste Alleyne,  Dr. James Sears; photo by John Barsky

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