Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation & Bounty Team Up to Spread Holiday Cheer at the 10th Annual Youth Holiday Pa
December 07 2009 - 8:13AM
PR Newswire (US)
An annual holiday event to celebrate the creative energy of New
York City youth! NEW YORK, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday,
December 10th, Russell, Danny, Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons and family
will come together to celebrate the holiday season with the Tenth
Annual Youth Holiday Party at the Fillmore New York at Irving
Plaza. For the first time, Procter & Gamble's Bounty brand will
be joining the Simmons Family and Rush Philanthropic to sponsor the
holiday event. MTV's Sway will once again join in the celebration
as Master of Ceremonies with Hot97's DJ ENVY providing the tunes.
"Bounty is pleased to take part in such a wonderful celebration
honoring some of New York City's most talented and creative
children," said Eric Higgs, brand manager for Bounty. "We recognize
the importance of 'hands on' art education and the role that
learning by doing can play through Rush Philanthropic opportunities
outside the classroom." This annual holiday event is held in
celebration of the creative energy of New York City youth and
brings together over 400 underserved New York City youths
affiliated with the 50 youth arts organizations Rush Philanthropic
supports. The celebration allows young people to meet one another
and get some well-deserved recognition for their hard work. Ranging
from ages 6 to 18, the kids also get their chance to shine and have
the opportunity to showcase their talents through spoken word, rap,
dance and exhibiting artwork. Groups set to perform this year
include Ballet Hispanico, Brooklyn Steppers Marching Band, Impact
Repertory Theatre, Multicultural Music Group and more. "As we all
know to be true, the cultivation of creativity in our youth is
crucial to their growth. To withhold art education is to deprive
them of full development," said Rush Philanthropic Co-Founder
Russell Simmons. "The Rush Philanthropic annual holiday event
continues to harvest the important seeds planted in the talented
youth across New York City while celebrating their creative
expression. We're happy that Bounty recognizes the significance of
the work we're doing and has proudly stepped in to sponsor this
year's event." Inspired by sheer "green" practicality, designer
Kristin Barrett Brown will use event sponsor Bounty as inspiration
and transform the Fillmore into a Christmas themed winter
wonderland. This year's Christmas tree will be made entirely out of
Bounty paper towel rolls, along with decorative ribbon used as trim
in festive colors of green and red. The festive color scheme will
continue throughout the Fillmore from floor to ceiling with
glimmering paper starbursts and other Bounty decorative accents.
The evening will include yummy foods, surprise celebrity guests and
raffle prizes from companies like Nintendo, Kidrobot, XBox, House
of Dereon, G-Shock, EA Sports, Trikke, Flight Club, Carol's
Daughter and many more. Each child will also leave with an
exclusive Bounty gift bag filled with bountiful goodies. About
Bounty Bounty has been America's most popular paper towel for over
30 years. In the U.S., P&G offers the following premium two-ply
paper towel products: Bounty Select-a-Size; Bounty White; Bounty
Extra Soft; and Bounty Fun Prints. Additionally, P&G offers
Bounty Basic, a quality one-ply paper towel as well Bounty Quilted
Napkins. For more information on Bounty, visit
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news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands. ABOUT
RUSH PHILANTHROPIC ARTS FOUNDATION Rush Philanthropic Arts
Foundation is dedicated to providing underserved 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. Over the past 14 years, Rush has developed a broad
base of friends, collaborators and supporters dedicated to
addressing these issues. In addition to the 2,000 students served
each year in its education programs, Rush exhibits the work of 40
to 50 emerging and community-based artists in its galleries;
welcomes over 10,000 gallery visitors; distributes grants to
nonprofit arts organizations in NYC and South Florida; and provides
unique opportunities for young people interested in careers in the
arts. Rush currently operates galleries and arts education programs
in Chelsea (Manhattan) on West 26th Street and Clinton Hill
(Brooklyn) on Grand Avenue. Rush Education Programs are designed to
inspire students, provide positive alternatives to high-risk
behaviors, and support increased academic performance. Your support
of ART FOR LIFE East Hampton makes this programming possible.
DATASOURCE: Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation; Bounty CONTACT:
Randi Friedman or Lacy Pica, BNC| Bragman Nyman Cafarelli,
+1-212-253-4646, or , both for Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
and Bounty Web Site: http://www.quickerpickerupper.com/
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