Celebrity Charity Event Raises $460,000 For Point Foundation

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Point Foundation (Point), the nation’s largest scholarship granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, today announced that it raised over $460,000 at its annual Point Honors – New York fundraising gala held at Capitale in New York on April 4, hosted by Kelly Ripa and Sam Champion.

The contributions came from corporate sponsorships, table and ticket sales, as well as items sold during the live auction. An additional $100,000 donation was given to support a Point Named Scholarship.

Iman and Isaac Mizrahi presented the Point Courage Award to Bravo’s Andy Cohen, which recognizes an individual who has advocated for the future of the LGBT community and lives with the vision that investing in today’s potential will produce a brighter tomorrow. Cohen, who thanked his mother for her continued encouragement and support, said, “It is the Point scholars who are the real courageous ones.”

Cherry Jones To Be Honored At Awards

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, has announced the recipients of its Courage and Inspiration Awards.

Two-time Tony Award winner (The Heiress, Doubt) and current Emmy nominee (24) Cherry Jones will receive the Point Courage Award; Motorola will receive the Point Inspiration Award. The awards will be presented at Point’s annual Los Angeles benefit, Point Honors, which will be held on September 26, 2009 at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel in Los Angeles.

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Celebrity Charity Event Raises $460,000 For Point Foundation

Cherry Jones To Be Honored At Awards