Golden Charitable Giving Event
January 14 & 15, 2010 | Beverly Hills

foreverlily was selected to be one of the premier products presented at this event prior to the Golden Globes Awards. Invited celebrities created gift bags from the products shown at the event, then auctioned them to benefit their chosen charity. In addition, "Cocktails for Charity," honoring this season's nominees & presenters, was held to benefit "Help for Orphans International," a non-profit organization which provides superior educational facilities and materials for orphans around the world. (www.helpfororphans.org).
Celebrities in attendance included Joan Collins, Deidre Hall, Adam Gaynor from Matchbox 20, Vanessa E. Williams, Chris McDonald, Patrick Warburton of "Rules of Engagement," Thomas Calabro from the original "Melrose Place," Joe Montegna and many others.
Philanthropists connect to send Help for Haiti
The two day event was hosted at the Beverly Hills home of Sarah Ehrlich.
She and Beth Nonte Russell connected due to their interest in similar causes;
Ehrlich is President of Help for Orphans International and Russell, along with her husband Randy, founded The Golden Phoenix Foundation to end child abandonment worldwide. During the event, Beth connected Sarah with Randy, who as Chairman of Friends of the World Food Program, was able to help Sarah's organization get food into Haiti.
Beth Nonte Russell
& Paul Nonte
Paul Nonte, Beth Nonte Russell & Adam Gaynor
Beth Nonte Russell in front of foreverlily.
Beth Nonte Russell
& Chris McDonald
Diedre Hall &
Beth Nonte Russell
Joan Collins &
Beth Nonte Russell
Beth Nonte Russell
& Joe Montegna
Beth Nonte Russell
& Vanessa E. Williams
