Fans of the hit ABC Television series "LOST" are preparing to make a voyage of their own this spring to Destination: L.A., where they will celebrate the show and honor co-creators Damon Lindelof and J.J. Abrams by participating in a charity fundraiser to benefit the Children's Defense Fund of California
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- Fans of the hit ABC Television series "LOST" are preparing to make a voyage of their own this spring to Destination: L.A., where they will celebrate the show and honor co-creators Damon Lindelof and J.J. Abrams. Tickets are now available at www.destinationlaparty.com. The three-day event will take place April 15-17, 2005, at the Renaissance Hotel at Hollywood & Highland. The pinnacle of the weekend will be the charity fund-raiser on Saturday, April 16 from 7pm – 12am which will benefit Abrams favorite charity, the Childrens Defense Fund of California.
Destination: L.A. will give all fans of "LOST" an opportunity to meet one another and celebrate their appreciation for the show. All of the cast and crew, including the series producers, have been invited to attend this charity event.
The weekend begins on Friday, April 15, with a cocktail party in the Departure Lounge to welcome everyone to Los Angeles and get them acquainted with their fellow "LOST" fans. On Saturday, April 16, there will be a gala charity fundraiser in honor of the show and co-creators Lindelof and Abrams.
The highlight of the Saturday evening event will be a silent auction, filled with items donated and signed by members of the "LOST" cast and crew. Proceeds from the auction and donations made by fans will benefit the Childrens Defense Fund of California. The Childrens Defense Fund is an advocate for the nations children, and works to ensure that every child has health care, educational opportunities, and a chance to thrive in a healthy environment.
Destination: L.A. is being co-produced by E.M.A. and FanGeek, two companies which specialize in fan events. Both E.M.A. and FanGeek are proud to be able to celebrate the accomplishments, talent, and generosity of the fans, cast, and crew of the ABCs "LOST".
Destination: L.A. is April 15-17, 2005, at the Renaissance Hotel at Hollywood & Highland. For tickets and additional information about this exciting "LOST" fan event, visit www.destinationlaparty.com.
Contact:
Maya Stosskopf - (323) 936-9608
E.M.A., Events by Maya & Allyson
Jacqueline Day - (888) FANGEEK
FanGeek.com
About E.M.A.
E.M.A., Events by Maya & Allyson, is a public relations and event-planning company that specializes in fan gatherings and grass-roots marketing. In 2004, E.M.A. produced the successful Wolfram & Hart Annual Revue" in honor of the former WB network cult hit Angel, which raised over $15,000 for the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center. The company has also produced events for numerous internet communities and New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann. www.emahollywood.com
About FanGeek
FanGeek.com is an online media services firm with a combined thirteen years experience in communications and client relations, and a decade of experience within the entertainment industry. The company has written, edited, and designed online and offline content for nationally known, award-winning publications. In addition, their Web sites have attracted millions of visitors and helped raise more than $30,000 for various charities. www.fangeek.com
About Childrens Defense Fund
The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind® and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. The CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. Particular attention is paid to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. Founded in 1973, CDF is a private, nonprofit organization supported solely by foundation and corporate grants and individual donations. CDF has never accepted government funds. http://www.cdfca.org/
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