September 2002

Jennifer Garner, Scott Foley, Carl Lumbly presenters at Beat The Odds Awards

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) President, Marian Wright Edelman and guests will honor this year's recipients of the Beat The Odds(R) Awards. The students being honored have overcome tremendous odds to excel academically and in community service.

Presenters include Jennifer Garner, Mya, Scott Foley ("Felicity"), Jane Kaczmarek and Carl Lumbly. NBC4 anchorwoman Michele Ruiz will emcee. Also in attendance are Co-Chairs: Katie McGrath & J.J. Abrams (creator/executive producer, "Alias"), Carol & Frank Biondi (former CEO of Universal, Viacom, HBO), Genethia Hudley-Hayes, Ruth-Anne Huvane & Kevin Huvane (CAA), and Laura & Casey Wasserman (Owner, Los Angeles Avengers).

A dinner to raise Scholarship Funds for Beat The Odds(R) programs across the country, which recognize high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence, community involvement, personal perseverance, and a desire to pursue a college degree, despite extraordinary obstacles. Each honoree will receive a scholarship to help with his or her college education, a new state-of-the-art computer, and guidance from the Los Angeles Fulfillment fund to assist them in achieving their academic dreams.

When:
Thursday, September 26, 2002: 6:00 p.m. Media Arrivals; 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception, Terrace Garden; 7:30 p.m. Dinner

Where:
St. Regis Hotel in Century City (2055 Avenue of the Stars)

Contact:
Media: Beverly Visty at dharmata, (310) 822-9645 or (213) 706-9321 cell
Tickets: Plan A, 310-860-1300

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