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HealthCorps® Green Garden Gala
04/30/2009 - By Winter Garden at the World Financial Center

HealthCorps® Green Garden Gala

Dr. Oz, LL Cool J, Ben Vereen, Quincy Jones, Russell Simmons, Wyclef Jean Came out to Support HealthCorps’ Fight Against Child Obesity at The Green Garden Gala

HealthCorps® took its fight against child obesity to the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center last Thursday, April 30, where it held the Green Garden Gala. Dr. Mehmet Oz, HealthCorps Founder and Chairman, and his wife Lisa co-chaired the Gala, which honored Musical Genius Quincy Jones, Actor and Performer Ben Vereen, New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein and New York Philanthropist and CEO of the Red Apple Group John Catsimatidis for their contributions to the health and well being of American youth.

The celebrity-studded event attracted such guests as Russell Simmons, LL Cool J, Donna Karan, New York Governor David Paterson, Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito, Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza, Dr. Michael Roizen of RealAge, Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Mark Hyman, former Knicks star John Starks, and Warner Music Group Executive VP Kevin Liles.

Sports celebrities who took in a dazzling performance from Wyclef Jean included Knicks Legend Earl “the Pearl” Monroe; Bo Kimble, former Knicks player; Kenny Anderson, former New Jersey Nets player; Olympic Gold Medal Softball Pitcher Jennie Finch; and Jay Fiedler, retired Miami Dolphins and New York Jets Quarterback.

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Council Members Alan Gerson, Joel Rivera and Julissa Ferreras honored HealthCorps with a special Proclamation presented by Councilman Alan Gerson.

The evening of dining, dancing and entertainment kicked off with an original Green Gala song and dance
composition from Broadway actor Stepp Stewart and his dazzling dance troupe. Ashford & Simpson made a special appearance and sang with Eturnity Band, which provided the rocking dance tunes.

Proceeds from funds raised at the Gala will be used to help meet HealthCorps’ goal to establish its in-school educational and mentoring program in additional high schools across the country.

HealthCorps® www.healthcorps.org is a proactive health movement responding to the crisis of obesity in America through school-based peer-mentoring, as well as community events and outreach to underserved populations. It was founded in 2003 by Dr. Mehmet Oz, cardiac surgeon and Health Expert on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” who will host his own syndicated talk show, “The Dr. Oz. Show,” in September. For the future, HealthCorps plans to bring its 45-school program to additional states, launch a consumer education program and evolve into the most trusted brand for proactive health and wellness in America by prioritizing prevention and personal responsibility.

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