FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Honors Latin Singer Juan Luis Guerra with Humanitarian Award

FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Honors Latin Singer Juan Luis Guerra with Humanitarian Award

Event commemorated 10th anniversary of gala, 50th anniversary of hospital

MIAMI, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 19 at the 10(th) annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala presented by Manuel and Mercedes Mosteiro, more than 750 guests celebrated the humanitarian work of Latin singer Juan Luis Guerra and the work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases during the last 50 years. Daisy Fuentes, television personality and entrepreneur, received a special recognition for her support to the children of St. Jude and the gala, since its inception.

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"Galas like this one allow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to continue its pioneering research and lifesaving treatment, so no family ever pays St. Jude for anything," said Richard Shadyac Jr., CEO of ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "As we advance treatments to cure these terrible diseases once and for all, we will continue to freely share our research discoveries around the world, so one child saved at St. Jude means thousands more saved around the world."

Presenters included Latin personalities Giselle Blondet, Julian Gil, Blanca Soto, Pamela Silva Conde, and Raul Gonzalez. Live performances included Latin Grammy Award-winning icon David Bisbal, Vicente Garcia, Rodolfo Molina, DJ Irie, and MTV DJ Mauricio Parra. The festivities culminated with an after party hosted by DJ Irie, the official DJ of the Miami Heat.

"St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a ray of hope for kids who are fighting for their lives and their families who are suffering unimaginable stress," said Daisy Fuentes, who received a special recognition on behalf of the St. Jude family at the event. "The gala presents an opportunity to share how wonderful St. Jude is for the Latin community not only in South Florida but also, around the world."

The gala chairs this year were Juanes and Karen Martinez. In 2010, Juanes was also the recipient of the Al-Rashid Hope Award. "Karen and I are so proud to have been a part of such a wonderful night along with our great friend and musical genius, Juan Luis Guerra, who like us, is inspired to help give health and happiness to so many children affected by childhood cancer and other terrible diseases," said Juanes.

Latin celebrities in attendance included: Fonseca, Candela Ferro, Danna Garcia, Khotan, Myruam Bunin, Adriana Castro, Omar Cruz, Jose Antonio Alvarez, Isabella Castillo, Brenda, Sophia del Carmen, Christian de la Fuente, Raul De Molina, Roger Borges, Rodner Figueroa, Raul Gonzalez, Jeannette Kaplun, Maritza Rodriguez, Maria Regina Bustamante, David Chocarro, Nohelia Siddons, Alexandra Pomales, Sonya Smith, among others.

This year's gala sponsors include: FedEx Express, Manuel & Mercedes Mosteiro, The Gutierrez Family, Pollo Campero, Gulf Liquors, Dr. Carlos Fiallo, Chevron, VISA, Inktel Direct, International Dermatology Research, Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Tony & Sandy Tamer, DDB Latina, Pacific Cable Television, Del Monte, Westin Fort Lauderdale Hotels, Andres Asion Foundation, Byblos Group, Univision Radio, Republica, Leon Medical Center, Ernst & Young, Y&R, Cesar & Pamela Conde, Andres Asion Foundation, Penn Mutual, Lourdes Milian Production, The Wolfington Foundation, HSBC Bank Private Bank The Dream Team Agency, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, EMI Music N.A. / Capitol Latin, Ocean Drive Magazine, Selecta Magazine, MTV Music & Television, Noiseworks Media, Junior's Band, Amore Pacific, Saks Fifth Avenue, JW Marriott Marquis Miami, ACT Productions, ArtFlowers, MillerCoors, and cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka.

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Since opening 50 years ago, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. No family ever pays St. Jude for the care their child receives and, for every child treated here, thousands more have been saved worldwide through St. Jude discoveries. The hospital has played a pivotal role in pushing U.S. pediatric cancer survival rates from 20 to 80 percent overall, and is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. It is also a leader in the research and treatment of blood disorders and infectious diseases in children. St. Jude was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, who believed that no child should die in the dawn of life. Join that mission by visiting www.stjude.org or following us on www.facebook.com/stjude and www.twitter.com/stjude.

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CONTACT: Erika Mayor, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, +1-305-265-1371, erika.mayor@stjude.org, *Hi-res images available by request.

Web Site: http://www.stjude.org


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