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11th Annual Art for Life Gala |
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Honoree Allison Weiss Brady, Miami Heat baskeball star Chris Bosh, and honoree Chip Brady.
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Daugher Aoki Lee Simmons with Russell Simmons.
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Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons, founders of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, celebrated their 11th annual Art For Life East Hampton benefit gala on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Russell Simmons East Hampton estate. The star-studded fundraising event honored entrepreneur Richie Akiva, philanthropists Allison and Chip Brady, renowned author and lecturer Deepak Chopra and record producer Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean.
This year’s Event Chairs included Mark Birnbaum of EMM Group Inc., Jamison Ernest of Yellow Fever, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton. The evening was hosted by actor Anthony Anderson. Bonhams CEO Malcolm Barber served as the evening’s Auctioneer with music by DJ M.O.S.
Art For Life East Hampton is Rush Philanthropic’s primary annual fundraising effort that helps support thousands of underserved New York children. Close to 800 industry leaders from the entertainment, arts, business and philanthropic communities attend the event each year. Art For Life is one of the most anticipated events of the Hamptons Summer season and sells out annually. Last year’s event raised just over $1.3 million. Proceeds from the annual gala benefit the Foundation’s own visual arts education and gallery programs.
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Honoree Swiss Beatz and Alicia Keys.
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Honoree Deepak Chopra.
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Host Anthony Anderson.
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Carol Alt.
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Singer Thalia.
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Chrissy Teigen and singer John Legend.
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Chris Bosh, Adrienne Williams.
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Donna Karan.
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Kelly Bensimon.
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Tommy Mottola and Thalia.
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