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Eva Longoria, Goldie Hawn, Paris Hilton, Terrence Howard, John Legend, Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Fran Drecher and Many More Attend the First Annual Playing for Good International Philanthropic Summit August 30th - September 1st, 2007
MALLORCA, Spain, September 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Playing for Good Foundation celebrated the first annual International Philanthropic Summit "Playing for Good" 2007 on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain August 30th - September 1st, 2007. The groundbreaking philanthropic summit, founded by philanthropists Maria Bravo, Scott Lazerson, entrepreneurs Constantin A. Dietrich and Jan Stoltze was hosted by Eva Longoria. The three-day summit ended with an elegant black tie gala celebration and the presentation of the 2007 Awards of Charitable Excellence. Host Eva Longoria served as the master of ceremonies for the gala dinner which honoured five internationally recognized charities that have set a global example in aiding children and families with the Award of Charitable Excellence and a donation from Playing for Good for $250, 000 USD. Internationally known entrepreneur, actress and musician Paris Hilton presented the Award of Charitable Excellence to ASPANOB, a group that aids in children's cancer research, patient care and family support programs as well as psychological and socioeconomic support free of cost. Oscar nominated actor Terrence Howard presented legendary Oscar and Golden Globe winning actress Goldie Hawn with an award and donation for her charity, The Hawn Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting children by advancing mindfulness training in educational, healthcare and community-basted settings. Also honoured were Spread the Net, Millennium Promise and Keep a Child Alive. Other celebrity guests in support global philanthropy include John Legend, Fran Drescher, Eric Mabius, Joan Lunden, Maria Conchita Alonso, Laura Harring, Miss USA Rachel Smith, Miss Universe Riyo Mori, Miss Teen USA Hilary Carol Cruz, William Joseph, Siudy Angelica Garrido, Marc Foster, Paula Vazquez, Helen Lindes, Marisa Jara, Jose Maria Cano, Juanjo Puigcorbe Y Lola Marceli, Antonia Dell'Atte, Remedios Cervantes, Natalia Zabala, Juan Garcia, Elena Tablada, Laura Ponte, Jose Miguel Fernandez Sastron, Boris Izaguirre, Collien Fernandes, and many more. ABOUT THE PLAYING FOR GOOD FOUNDATION: The Playing for Good Foundation, established in 2006 by philanthropists Maria Bravo and Scott Lazerson in partnership with entrepreneurs Constantin A. Dietrich and Jan Stoltze, to provide a unique platform combining social interaction and entertainment with social commitment and responsibility. The foundation's objective is to bring together the worlds of business, celebrity and charity on a global scale to benefit selected charitable organizations that provide aide to the weakest members of society with emphasis and children and families. More information on The Playing for Good Foundation can be found at www.playingforgood.org. Web site: http://www.playingforgood.org






