Eva Longoria Parker Leads Rally for Kids with Cancer in Miami
Eva Longoria Parker, Lennox Lewis, Vivica A. Fox, Adam Rodriguez, and 17 other celebrities rallied across Miami on November 20–21, 2009, raising funds for Jackson Memorial Foundation, International Kids Fund, and Holtz Children's Hospital.
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From the Vault · 2009
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The Rally for Kids with Cancer brought together 21 celebrity navigators and drivers across Miami on November 20–21, 2009, raising funds for the Jackson Memorial Foundation , International Kids Fund (IKF) , and Holtz Children's Hospital .
Celebrity participants included Eva Longoria Parker ( Desperate Housewives ), Adam Rodriguez ( CSI: Miami ), Lennox Lewis (Former World Heavyweight Champion), Vivica A. Fox , Eva La Rue , Gilles Marini , Bai Ling , John Salley , Ingrid Hoffman , Veronica Webb , and others.
The weekend kicked off with "The Qualifiers" Celebrity Draft Party on Friday, November 20, at Casa de Sueños — the private residence of Loren and J.R. Ridinger at 2954 North Bay Road, Miami. Red carpet arrivals began at 7:00 PM.
On Saturday, November 21, Eva Longoria Parker dropped the checkered flag at 11:30 AM to launch the "Start Your Engines" Brunch at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, sending drivers and celebrity navigators through seven unique pit stops across the city. The weekend concluded with "The Winner's Circle" Gala Dinner at Eden Roc, featuring a live auction and awards ceremony.
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Eva Longoria Parker, Lennox Lewis, Vivica A. Fox, Adam Rodriguez, and 17 other celebrities rallied across Miami on November 20–21, 2009, raising funds for Jackson Memorial Foundation, International Kids Fund, and Holtz Children's Hospital.
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