Los Angeles Gala Celebrates Advocacy for Disabilities with Star-Studded Support
Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen & Dr. Connie Yu Allen ● Photo Credit: Saint Vinson Eugene Allen Foundation
LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - The Los Angeles community, including celebrities, dignitaries, and government officials, gathered at the Biltmore Hotel on March 2, 2024, for the Colin Matthew $50,000 Hand-Up Award Gala. Organized by the Saint Vinson Eugene Allen Foundation, the event aimed to support individuals with disabilities and was named in honor of Colin Matthew Allen, the son of the foundation's founders, Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dr. Connie Yu Allen.
The gala recognized the efforts of Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen and Dr. Connie Yu Allen, awarding them a total of seven community awards for their dedication to the special needs community. Attendees included Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Paramount Mayor Isabel Aguayo, and other local officials, highlighting the broad support for the cause.
Tyrone DuBose, an actor and radio personality, hosted the event, providing entertainment and engaging the audience with humor. The highlight of the evening was a performance by recording artist Shanice, whose musical talents captivated those present. However, it was Colin's attention to ensuring that other special needs children enjoyed the event that truly captured the hearts of attendees.
The foundation also honored celebrity advocates Hayward Nelson, Dr. Danielle Spencer, and Ernest Lee Thomas from the TV show ‘What’s Happening!!!’, along with other notable figures for their commitment to advocating for families with special needs.
The Hand-Up Award Gala successfully raised awareness and support for families with disabilities, focusing on those struggling with basic daily needs. The Saint Vinson Eugene Allen Foundation, in collaboration with Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care, has been serving the community for over 20 years, emphasizing their commitment to making a positive impact.
For more information or to make a donation, visit www.saintvinsoneugeneallen.com.
Source: Saint Vinson Eugene Allen Foundation via Newswire
