Elevate Hope Foundation

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EHF & HASBRO TOYS TEAM UP FOR VISTA KIDS

Elevate Hope joined forces with Hasbro toys in order to bring some unexpected joy this Christmas by donating various games for the residents at Vista from ages ranging 0 to 17 years. Although economic times are tough, we salute Hasbro for coming up to the plate by offering a little love to our kids!

Lynn Mabry and Sheila E. with Oster from Vista Del Mar

CARING WITH STYLE HOLIDAY FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER

LA Fashion Corner's "Caring with Style" Holiday Fashion Show fundraiser was held at Hollywood Highlands Nightclub, Los Angeles, CA on December 17, 2008 to benefit Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF). It has been called Los Angeles' most sought after fashion event bringing together local and national designers, manufacturers, buyers, stylists, celebrities, and the media under one roof. "Caring With Style" featured a luxury fashion show with music, dancing, live performances, red carpet, exhibits, event reception, and art showcases. The event raised awareness for EHF's mission to help abused children through music and arts therapy. EHF would like to thank London Moore, LA Fashion Corner and all participants for their support!

Caring With Style Holiday Fashion Show
Top: Darren Matthews, London Moore, Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, Lynn Mabry
Bottom: Sheila E. in Dalia gown; Sheila E. & Lynn Mabry

ROCK & A HARD PLACE

Rock & A Hard Place, is an original game show, hosted by rock legend Meat Loaf, featuring classic and current music superstars as they battle it out for charity in the ultimate trivia challenge.

The series, which debuted January 23, 2008 on DIRECTV's original entertainment channel, The 101, showcased music greats including The Pointer Sisters, Warrant, Grandmaster Flash, The Pussycat Dolls, 38 Special, Eddie Money, Tiffanny, Berlin, CeCe Peniston, Thelma Houston, our very own Sheila E., and others as they tested their knowledge on everything from music history to current-events trivia. Sheila E. and her team of contestants, musicians Carlos Rios and Cassandra O'Neal, played for Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF). Winnings from the competition won by Sheila's team were awarded to EHF.

Rock And A Hard Place

3121 FRAGRANCE COLLECTION INSPIRED BY PRINCE CHARITY EVENT BENEFITS ELEVATE HOPE FOUNDATION

Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics, Inc. announced a global agreement for 3121, the Fragrance Collection Inspired by Prince. The fragrance was created in full concert with the artist, resulting in an enticing scent that captures the essence of his eclectic style and music genius.

3121 perfume launched on 07/07/07 with a 24-hour online charity event and a surprise performance by Prince. 7% of each sale of the 30 ml bottle of 3121 retailing for $31.21 were divided between 7 charities chosen by Prince and Revelations, one of them being Sheila E.'s and Lynn Mabry's Elevate Hope Foundation.

We would like to thank Prince and Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics, Inc. for including Elevate Hope Foundation as part of this auspicious occasion, while supporting this worthy cause.

TEENLINE

Elevate Hope Foundation joined TeenLine organization in May 2006 as they honored Ken Bentley of Nestle International, a yearly supporter of EHF, for his dedication and support of youth over the years. TeenLine is also celebrating 26 years of operation, and has been successful in mentoring at risk youth.

Actors Shawn Pyfrom and Cody Kasch of the hit show Desperate Housewives, who hosted the luncheon, introduced teens who have overcome obstacles of everything from drug abuse, reckless endangerment, to self mutilation. It was an eye opening revelation of the ever present issue that our youth are experiencing.

We congratulate TeenLine and supporters like Ken Bentley for their commitment to make a difference.

IBM GOLDEN GLOBAL CIRCLE

Lynn Mabry, Sheila E., Former President Bill Clinton, IBM Security Officer, Patrick Stewart

IBM Golden Global Circle 2006 Event "Extraordinaire" was held at the Atlantis Hotel on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas. Sheila E. was the featured performing artist, and entertained IBM executives from around the world who were honored for their individual contributions. Represented were execs from Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

Special Guest speakers included actors Tommy Lee Jones, Patrick Stewart, and former President Bill Clinton. Sheila performed "One Rhythm In Time" with the National Bahamas Children's Choir and was accompanied by an array of local Bohemian groups.

The signature series timbales and congas played by Sheila at the IBM performance were donated to the local school where the student performers study through Elevate Hope Foundation. >> Pictures <<

BILL O'REILLY SUPPORTS ELEVATE HOPE FOUNDATION

EHF Co-Chair Sheila E. appeared on the Fox News Channel show, "The O'Reilly Factor". She had been invited by host Bill O'Reilly to discuss the Elevate Hope Foundation, which helps abused and abandoned children through music and the arts.

After the show aired, a viewer emailed and offered to donate $30,000 to the Foundation. Although EHF did not receive the viewers donation, Bill O'Reilly volunteered to match the offered amount out of his own pocket and has since continued to supported EHF. Sheila E. says, "I am overwhelmed by the generosity and support from Bill and his viewing audience. This money will literally save kids' lives. This is truly a blessing."

A special thank you to the viewers of The O'Reilly Factor who have called and emailed to donate goods and services, all of which helps with the critical work that Elevate Hope Foundation does.

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