Tangie Murray, Ming Lee Simmons, Russell Simmons, Aoki Lee Simmons, Joesph “Rev Run” Simmons, Angela Simmons, Miley Simmons, Danny Simmons, Russell “Russy” Simmons II, Vanessa Simmons and Justine Simmons attend attends the 12th annual Art for Life benefit.
On Saturday, July 30, 2011, Rush Philanthropic celebrated the Twelfth Annual ART FOR LIFE East Hampton benefit event! For over a decade, hundreds of friends and supporters have joined Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons, Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation to celebrate the creative energy of New York City youth and honor exemplary individuals for success in their respective fields and good works to better the community. The star-studded gala was hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brian; the theme for this year’s event was the Zen of Giving. The event honored: Mary J. Blige, Kimberly B. Davis, President JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Oz Garcia, Nutritionist & Author, Tamara Mellon, OBE, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Jimmy Choo, Edward Norton, Actor/Filmmaker and Crowdrise Co-Founder.
Guests in attendance included: Taraji P. Henson, Kimora Lee Simmons, Djimon Hounsou, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Rev. Run, Soledad O’Brian, Angela Simmons, Vanessa Simmons,Beverly Smith, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Star Jones and many more.
Kimora Lee Simmons and Mary J. Blige attend the 12th annual Art for Life benefit.
Kenzo Lee Hounsou, Djimon Hounsou, Ming Lee Simmons and Aoki Lee Simmons attend the 12th annual Art for Life benefit.
Taraji P. Henson attends the 12th annual Art for Life benefit.
You can still support Russell Simmons and his foundation for the arts by bidding with Charity Buzz until August 10th, 2011.
About Rush Philanthropic Foundation:
Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is dedicated to providing disadvantaged urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, and to offering exhibition opportunities for underrepresented artists and artists of color. Rush was founded in 1995 by three brothers: Danny Simmons, visual artist and community builder; media mogul Russell Simmons; and Joseph (Rev. Run) Simmons of the legendary hip-hop group RUN-DMC. Their goal was to fill the gap that poor and minorities face in both accessing the arts and exhibition opportunities.
Rush is proud of its success to date and is also looking towards a future in which our programs grow to encompass more children and artists, and we can continue to enhance access to arts institutions and arts experiences for minority and economically disadvantaged populations. Our three program areas – education programs, exhibits and special projects – work together to open up the arts to populations facing hurdles to the joy and benefits of these experiences.
Source:Rush Philanthropic Foundation
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