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UNICEF Tsunami Relief Event

March 6, 2005 / InterContinental Hotel / Houston, Texas

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EVENT CHAIRS:

Sultana Mangalji, Becca Cason Thrash , Neda Ladjevardian, Ingrid Moody, Dr. Carolyn Farb

WHAT:

A reception, dinner, fashion show produced by Tootsies featuring fashions by Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Andrew Gn, Naeem Kahn , Lanvin, Emanuel Ungaro, Vera Wang, and jewels by Cartier, and a special performance by multi Grammy Award winner, Erykah Badu. Dinner music provided by Paul English . A special guest appearance by Miss World 2005, Maria Julia Mantilla. The Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Bob Boudreaux , former ABC TV broadcaster and producer. A luxe limited auction featuring travel packages, celebrity memorabilia, designer fashions, jewelry and other one-of-a-kind treasures.

BENEFITTING:

Funds raised from this event will help UNICEF provide: medicine, medical care, clean water & sanitation, high protein nutritional supplements, shelter materials, blankets, clothing, trauma counseling, and protection for children from exploitation.

Tables of 10 seats are: $25,000; $10,000, $5,000 & $2,500

Individual Tickets are: $2,500, $ 1,000, $ 500 & $250

Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

WHO:

A group of Concerned Citizens, Corporations, Foundations and fellow NGO's.

WHEN:

March 6, 2005

6:00 PM Cocktail Reception

7:00 PM Seated Dinner

followed by Fashion Show and Concert

WHERE:

Hotel InterContinental

2222 West Loop South

Houston, Texas 77027

SPONSORS:

Presenting Sponsor: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

Benefactor Sponsors: ELLE and Delta

For further information contact:
John M. Tsacrios or Christina Sacco
U.S. Fund for UNICEF Southwest Chapter
520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 280
Houston, TX 77027
Tel. 713-963-9390, Fax 713-963-8527