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COMEDY FOR A CURE


Release Date: May 1, 2002

Press Release: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance

Sarah and Sarah's mother of "Party of Five" raised $100K.....


Patricia Heaton

More than $100,000 was raised at the Hollywood fund-raising event Comedy for a Cure Two well-known actresses, Patricia Heaton and Jennifer Love Hewitt, hosted the event held on Sunday, April 28 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Laugh Factory.

More than 300 people attended the fund raiser, and more than 30 Los Angeles-based volunteers were involved in this inaugural comedy night event to raise funds and awareness to support the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. Auctioneer Damon Casatico volunteered his services for the special night. Funds raised at the event will be used to support research on tuberous sclerosis.

Patricia Heaton is a two-time Emmy Award winner for her role in “Everybody Loves Raymond” on CBS. Jennifer Love Hewitt starring in "The Tuxedo" and most recently starred in “Heartbreakers” with Sigourney Weaver and the blockbuster feature “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”

Both ladies were on "Party of Five" playing mother and daughter. The cat decided not to show up.

Christy Hobart, TS Alliance board member, and L.A. publicist Cece Yorke co-chaired the event. InStyle magazine, Variety magazine and American Medical Response were the event’s major sponsors. 

A live auction kicked off the evening, featuring items such as a basketball signed by the entire Washington Wizards basketball team, including Michael Jordan, and breakfast with Larry King of CNN’s “Larry King Live” at Nate ‘N Al’s deli. The evening continued with Laugh Factory comedians Andy Kindler, Tom Dreesen, Ron Pearson and Jimmy Brogan.

If you would like to know more about the event, please contact the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance at info@tsalliance.org or by calling (800) 225-6872.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

COMEDY FOR A CURE LIVE AUCTION ITEMS & PACKAGES

Nothing Like It... (EACH ITEM AUCTIONED SEPARATELY)
  • 14-Day Thailand/Vietnam Cruise on Seabourn CruiseLines. Seabourn Spirit 14 Day Thailand & Vietnam Category A1. Experience the tranquil beauty, colorful cultures and intriguing history of Southeast Asia, Seabourn style. Aboard the yacht-like Seabourn Spirit you'll cruise between Hong Kong and Singapore, calling at fascinating ports such as Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by its residents, Danang, and Hanoi. Plus you'll enjoy breathtaking vistas like the haunting beauty of Halong Bay's "dragon's back" islands and unspoiled tropical islands such as Thailand's Ko Kood. Another highlight is sure to be your two-day stay in Thailand's exciting capital, Bangkok, where among other treats you'll be invited on an Exclusively Seabourn shoreside experience created just for our guests. Your country-club at sea is home to just 104 couples as you wend your way among the breathtaking scenary of the Orient. Your accommodation is the famous 277-square foot Seabourn Suite, complete with a five-foot picture window overlooking the sea. Your in-suite bar is stocked to your order, and fine wines and spirits are complimentary throughout your cruise. Here, you are known and recognized, and the Seabourn staff is skilled at discerning your every wish and fulfilling it almost before it is spoken. Experience myriad luxurious touches such as indulgent Massage Moments as you relax on deck, or a soothing and revitalizing Pure Pampering bath selection drawn and prepared by your suite stewardess. Named by Gourmet Magazine as the Best Floating Hotels, the Seabourn sisters have created a style that is often imitated but never equaled. Dine when you wish, with whom you wish in an open-seating restaurant, on cuisine designed by award-winning chef-restauranteur Charlie Palmer. And enjoy a selction of fine wines with luncheon and dinner with our compliments. Or choose a more casual supper in the indoor/outdoor bistro. You can even have your meal served, course-by-course, in the privacy of your sumptuous suite - on Seabourn, the magical happens with astonishing regularity. The value of your 14-day sojourn for two is approximately $18,038 but your memories of Thailand and Vietnam, Seabourn style, will be priceless. 
  • Breakfast with Larry King at Nate N’Als!!!
  • Autographed Washington Wizards Basketball - Michael Jordan!!! Fully authenticated signatures, includes case and all paperwork.
  • Gorgeous Antique Silver Piece & 8x10 Jay Strongwater Swarovski Crystal Frame. Silver donated by Friedmans Antiques, Fine Silversmiths, Beverly Hills. Frame donated by Jay Strongwater, East 36th Street, New York
  • Autographed Richie Sambora Guitar. Fully authenticated signature
  • Beautiful and Unique HandStyled Jewelry

Fitness Package (ALL ITEMS AUCTIONED TOGETHER IN PACKAGE)

  • Fitness Equipment - Fantastic Elliptical Exercise Machine Total Body Workout, Computerized, the HOTTEST new machines in Health Clubs! Amazing FAT BURNER, cardiovascular exercise, tones/sculpts the abs, hips, buns thighs, chest, arms, and back! Get back into the best shape of your entire life in the comfort and convenience of your own home, while having FUN !! Donated by the Fitness Warehouse
  • One Year Premier Membership to Bally’s Total Fitness
  • Four Private Training Sessions in Beverly Hills. Donated by At My Side Gym with Leslie Goldberg
  • Tennis Lesson with Keith Downton
  • Yoga Lessons in Private Yoga Studio sessions in beautiful Beverly Hills home's yoga studio, very small and intimate sessions
  • One Month of Martial Art Lessons at the Seiwa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do School Goyu-Ryu Karate lessons, Monday and Thursday evenings 5:30-7:00 pm in Santa Monica
About Town! (ALL ITEMS AUCTIONED TOGETHER IN PACKAGE)
  • Ahmanson Theatre Tickets (2) For Sorrows & Rejoicings in May or the Tale of the Allergist’s Wife in June
  • Clippers Tickets (4) vs. Seattle Supersonics Fri. Oct. 11, 2002
  • The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills - $150 Gift Certificate
  • Crustaceon presents Dinner for Two at Crustaceon Beverly Hills Dinner for 2 up to $150, does not include alcohol, tax, gratuity; valid thru 4/28/03. Donated by Elizabeth An & the An Family
  • GlenIvy Hot Springs Spa two weekday (M-Th) admission passes valid thru 10/31/02, includes mineral pools, sauna, steam room & red mud bath, 16 & over please, donated by Glen Ivy Hot Springs
  • Garry Matshall Autographed Book, “Wake Me When It’s Funny”
  • Lakers Tickets - 2 tickets to a regular season home game
  • Magic Castle Guest Letter (Allowing entrance to non-member and 7 guests!) Not valid Saturday nights, Allows entrance to this very exclusive club but does not waive charges for door charge, drinks and/or dinner.
  • Paramount Pictures DVD Collection (15 DVDs!!!) Survivor Season Two; Marathon Man; The Off Couple; Rat Race (Special Collector Edition); Harlem Nights; Donovan’s Reef; Beverly Hills Cop; Shane; Crocodile Dundee II; Soapdish; North Dallas Forty; Frankie & Johnny; Wayne’s World; Beverly Hills Cop II; An American Rhapsody
  • Rosti Tuscan Kitchen Restaurant presents a $40 Gift Certificate Valid thru 2/20/03 at Rosti Santa Monica, 931 Montana Avenue
  • Four (4) VIP Passes to the Fabulous Comedy & Magic Club Valid Tues. thru Thurs. till July 25, 2002 to this comedy and magic hotspot in Hermosa Beach

Your Kids Will Love You... (ALL ITEMS AUCTIONED TOGETHER IN PACKAGE)

  • Autographed books & CDs by popular children’s writer Barney Salzberg Books: The Flying Garbanzos & Baby Animal Kisses. CDs: The Soccer Mom from Outer Space & Where Oh Where’s My Underwear?
  • Legoland presents 2 Guest Passes Valid thru April 2003, not valid Saturdays in July and August
  • Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific presents 6 Guest Passes
  • One Month of Child’s Martial Art Lessons at the Seiwa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do School Goyu-Ryu Karate lessons, Wednesday and Friday evenings 4:30-5:30 pm in Santa Monica
  • Nickelodeon Gift Bag. Donated by COOLTOONS.com, Hollywood
  • Pixietown presents a $50 Gift Certificate for non-sale merchandise only
  • Rugrats Production Cel. Donated by COOLTOONS.com, Hollywood
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain presents 2 Guest Passes Valid thru 12/31/02 during regular operating day, Donated by Six Flags
  • Universal Studios presents 4 Guest Passes WITH Front of the Line Passes!!!
  • Universal Studios presents 2 More Guest Passes
Anyone for Golf? (ALL ITEMS AUCTIONED TOGETHER IN PACKAGE)
  • The Riviera Country Club presents Sunday Brunch for Two. Make reservations 2 weeks in advance; valid thru 10/28/02, tax & gratuity included!
  • Mission Hills Country Club, Palm Springs- One Round for 4 Players
  • Two Nights at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa to go with your golf game! In rancho Mirage - known for its early-California charm, European spa, 27 holes of champion golf, 25 court tennis complex, and 3 beautiful pools. Make reservations in advance; valid thru 4/31/03.
  • Fantastic Women’s Golf Ensemble by Marcia Originals Warm-up suit, w/ matching golf polo & golf shorts, belt & visor, donated by Marcia Heller Marcia Grey of Marcia Originals

Story: © 2002 Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. All Rights Reserved.
Images: Patricia Heaton and Jennifer Love Hewitt. All Rights Reserved.

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