I was wanting a reason to head back to Santa Barbara... I love it there, so much... #tempting
http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/10/...ces-nigel.html
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — Dream Foundation, the first and largest national wish-granting organization for adults and their families battling life-threatening illness, is proud to announce
Nigel Lythgoe, Katy Perry and the families of Dream Foundation as honorees for the 11th Annual Celebration of Dreams Gala, occurring Friday, November 16, 2012 at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. Celebration of Dreams combines touching dream stories with world-class entertainment and creative cuisine – all to benefit the services of Dream Foundation.
As part of the event,
special surprise presenters will acknowledge the compassionate care and philanthropic service Nigel Lythgoe and Katy Perry impart on behalf of the families served by Dream Foundation – noting how each delves beyond their status to uplift and nurture the dreams of others.
Lythgoe and Perry will be on hand. They will also be
honored for their dedication and commitment to a multitude of other nonprofit organizations and humanitarian causes close to their hearts. Sharing the honor will be the families of Dream Foundation.
“I loved the idea our Chairs presented to forgo fashion this year and focus on compassion,” says Dream Foundation Founder/President, Thomas Rollerson. “Our dream recipients and their families are our primary honorees of the night. But without the support of advocates like Nigel and Katy, we simply would not have the resources to touch their lives, to serve their final dreams. Nigel and Katy live by example, embodying a message of being true to your dreams and compassionate to mankind.”
Lythgoe’s relationship with Dream Foundation is extensive. For the past six years, he has assisted with dreams involving acknowledgement by a personal hero – giving dream recipients the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see an idol face-to-face and ensure nothing goes unsaid. He has also been essential in facilitating talent for many fundraising events via his affiliations with American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. Lythgoe’s support has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Dream Foundation.
Lythgoe has also worked to provide access to the arts and school enrichment programs through various organizations such as the Dizzy Feet Foundation, the Music Center, the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture Board of Visitors, and LA’s BEST.
Known to have persevered amid adversity to establish her signature as a singer/songwriter, Santa Barbara native, Katy Perry, encourages a similar passion in others. She gives selflessly through philanthropic relationships with organizations such as Make-a-Wish Foundation, American Red Cross, Children’s Health Fund, Generosity Water, The Humane Society of the United States and MusiCares.
As part of her participation in Celebration of Dreams,
Perry will help bring awareness to the importance of lending a hand to dreams that involve children who are facing the impending loss of a parent.
The process of securing high-caliber musical and dance talent, dream stories and other surprises as part of the program is underway. An award-winning team will produce a spectacular show.
At this time, tickets to the gala are available through sponsorship only. In addition, the after party – featuring confections, libations and musical sensations – will begin promptly at 10:00 p.m.
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I wonder if they're working on any music together.
