Bollywood-Themed Event, Postponed Because of Hurricane Ike, to Support UNICEF's Child Survival Programs in India
HOUSTON, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF's Houston office will host a "Mystique of India" gala on September 27 to benefit UNICEF's child survival programs in India. Originally scheduled for September 12 but postponed because of Hurricane Ike, the Bollywood-themed event will be held at the InterContinental Houston and feature a magical bazaar and silent auction.
"Despite a devastating hurricane just two weeks ago, the residents of Houston are resilient and steadfast in their commitment to the world's children, determined to support UNICEF's survival programs in India," said Caryl Stern, president and CEO, U.S. Fund for UNICEF. "We celebrate both individual donors and corporate sponsors who not only have the interests of the global community in their hearts, but also their own neighbors here at home."
The gala will feature the presentation of Gold Medallions of Valor Awards to four Houston residents who have made a difference in the fight for childhood survival. The award recipients include singer-songwriter, dancer and actress Kelly Rowland, a former member of Destiny's Child, the best-selling female group of all time; fashion designer Naeem Khan, whose line is currently available in 100 stores throughout the world, including prestigious retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus; and Dr. Kase L. Lawal and Eileen Lawal, CEO and Group Vice President, respectively, of CAMAC, a family-owned, global energy services business that specializes in oil and gas exploration and production, crude oil and natural gas trading and in transportation services Additionally, U.S. Fund for UNICEF Regional Director, Southwest Chapter, John M. Tsacrios, Jr. will be feted for his 26 years of leadership for the organization.
About UNICEF
For more than 60 years, UNICEF has been the world's leading international children's organization, working in over 150 countries to address the ongoing issues that affect why kids are dying. UNICEF provides lifesaving nutrition, clean water, education, protection and emergency response saving more young lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. While millions of children die every year of preventable causes like dehydration, upper respiratory infections and measles, UNICEF, with the support of partnering organizations and donors alike, has the global experience, resources and reach to give children the best hope of survival. For more information about UNICEF, please visit www.unicefusa.org.
SOURCE U.S. Fund for UNICEF
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