Tom Arnold Roasts For Charity

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:30:00 -0000

Friday, September 12, saw the sixth annual Tom Arnold Celebrity Roast take place at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The star-studded event raised over $1 million to benefit the Kayne Eras Center program of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation, and honored Academy Award-winning producer and New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch.

“Steve was a great sport for an amazing cause,” said Arnold. “We all shared laughs and our support for this phenomenal program.”

Tisch was roasted – which means to make a lighthearted and humorously mocking tribute – by master of ceremonies Tom Arnold, and video roasts were provided by Bob Saget, Will Smith, and Denzel Washington. Celebrities in attendance included Eric Dane, Rosario Dawson, Linda Evangelista, and Rebecca Gayheart-Dane.

The Kayne Eras Center was established in 1980 and is a state of the art, multi-service special education K-12 school and therapy center in Culver City, serving over 550 children, youth and adults and their families annually. The annual Tom Arnold Celebrity Roast has raised money for the facility every year since its inception, and honors individuals for their philanthropic work involving children and education. Previous honorees have included Tom Arnold, James Cameron, Budd Friedman, Leslie Moonves, Ed McMahon, Pat O’Brian, Stephen Shapiro, and Stan Winston.

Steve Tisch is the only person ever to have received both the Lombardi trophy – for his victory in Super Bowl XLII – and an Academy Award – for his work on Forrest Gump. He is extremely active in many different charities throughout Los Angeles, including the Kayne Eras Center.

Big Names Flock to 7th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:38:00 -0000

Written by Delinda Lombardo

On Saturday May 31, stars converged at a private estate in Brentwood California to attend the 7th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball. Each year, Chrysalis helps more than 2,300 men and women transition from poverty, regain their dignity, and radically change their lives through jobs. And the impressive celebrity turnout speaks volumes to the good work being done by Chrysalis.

Rebecca Gayheart-Dane and her ‘McSteamy’ husband Eric Dane were the first couple to arrive.

“I feel very honored to be part of Chrysalis and that I get to do the work that I do,” said Rebecca Gayheart-Dane before the event. “It’s a great cause and this community has been so supportive and I so appreciate it.”

Eric Dane was equally impressed with his wife’s work as a co-chair member: “Every year I marvel at the commitment and the dedication and the time she puts aside for this event,” he told the media.

Charlie Sheen and his new wife Brooke Mueller made their first public appearance as a married couple, just one day after the two exchanged vows in front of about 60 close friends and family. The “Two and a Half Men” star and real estate developer were engaged last summer after meeting at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in 2006.

Among the list of stars supporting the cause and creating a media frenzy during arrivals were Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Kate Walsh, Katherine Heigl, Eva Mendes, Mila Kunis, Amaury Nolasco, Brett Ratner, Jason Lewis, T.R. Knight, Justin Chambers, Jason Bateman, and the night’s emcee, Chris Kattan.

“The charity is certainly worth while,“ said Bateman from the red carpet. “I love this – instead of just throwing money at something, you actually give them a very proactive tool to eliminate their problem of homelessness.”

Chris Kattan was proud to play host for the evening, as he is a regular supporter of Chrysalis: “I think it’s a great cause to help the homeless situation here. I’ve been here four years in a row now.”

All proceeds from the Butterfly Ball directly fund Chrysalis employment programs, and this years’ event is said to have raised close to one million dollars for the organization.

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