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More Than 100 Celebrities - Benefit The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation

Thursday 17 June 2004, by xanderbnd

More Than 100 Celebrities Will Come Together At The Target A Time For Heroes Celebrity Carnival To Benefit The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation

Star-studded Event Takes Place on Sunday, June 13, in Los Angeles

(Santa Monica, Calif. - May 7, 2004) - It’s one of the most talked about and anticipated family events in Los Angeles. On Sunday, June 13, over 100 celebrities will come together at the TARGET A Time for Heroes celebrity carnival to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Each year, Hollywood ’s best-known celebrities volunteer their time as “heroes” working carnival-style game booths to raise funds for pediatric research.

In past years, guests have been treated to such one-of-a-kind moments as seeing Tom Cruise in the dunk tank and watching legendary extreme sports figure Tony Hawk performing his signature moves on the TARGET half-pipe. This year’s new activities include the TARGET Bullseye Ferris wheel, a life-size crossword puzzle, kid’s barrel races and much more. In addition to interacting with their favorite celebrities, guests are treated to an array of culinary treats from some of Los Angeles’ finest restaurants.

TARGET A Time for Heroes is expected to raise more than $1.5 million for the Foundation and is 100 percent underwritten by Target Corporation to ensure that every dollar raised will help to provide a healthier future for children worldwide. CONFIRMED CELEBRITY ATTENDEES (as of 6/9/04):

More than 100 celebrities from film, television, sports and fashion including:

Jessica Alba

Christina Applegate

Tom Arnold

Sean Astin

Jillian Barberie

Kathy Bates

Meredith Baxter

Jason Behr

Alex Bell

Lauralee Bell

Catherine Bell

Maria Bello

Lex van den Berghe

Carlos Bernard

Rachel Bilson

Thora Birch

David Boreanaz

Jesse Bradford

Golden Brooks

Kimberly Brown

Brooke Burke

Mark Burnett

Dean Cain

Chris Carmark

Ever Carradine

Brad Chartrand

Michael Chiklis

Chris Claiborne

Leanza Cornett

Dan Cortese

Marisa Coughlan

Ted Danson

Amy Davidson

Kim Delaney

Rebecca DeMornay

Dayna Devon

Roma Downey

Ashley Edner

Bobby Edner

Carmen Electra

Arlen Escarpeta

Will Estes

Janet Evans

Peter Facinelli

Donald Faison

Frances Fisher

Dave Foley

Lisa Foxx

Adrienne Frantz

Brendan Fraser

Drew Fuller

Jennie Garth

Sara Gilbert

Kelly Goldsmith

Seth Green

Scott Hamilton

Harry Hamlin

Alyson Hannigan

Courtney J. Hansen

Angie Harmon

Mel Harris

Melissa Joan Hart

Tony Hawk

Patricia Heaton

Steven Hill

Steve Howey

MUSICAL GUESTS:

Josh Kelley, the 25-year-old, singer/songwriter whose up beat grooves and guitar-driven songs have been impressing audiences throughout the country.

Toby Lightman, with her hit single Devils and Angels, has been compared to diverse artists such as Sheryl Crow and Alicia Keyes. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

* Hear top television and film stars read your favorite stories at the TARGET Storytime Area hosted by ”Every Picture Tells a Story” * Scale skyscrapers on the Amazing Spider-man climbing wall * Take a spin on an the TARGET Bullseye Ferris wheel * Race around like a speed demon at the NASCAR kid races * Dare to solve the TARGET Life-Size Crossword Puzzle * Take the Survivor Challenge to “Out Wit, Out Play, and Out Last” your favorite Survivor castaways

WHEN: Sunday, June 13 (Noon to 4 PM)

WHERE: Wadsworth Theater on the Veteran Administration Lawn, West Los Angeles

TICKETS: To purchase tickets download an RSVP : Click Here form or call (310)201-5033 for more information