--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jerry Lewis founder of Legionnaires of Laughter, co-founder Jerry’s House gives inaugural gala awards dinner honoring Robin Williams. Awards’ gala is first of its kind, establishes fundraising support for Jerry Lewis’ new charity Jerry’s House. The charity raises awareness for the “Healing Power of Laughter,” launches Children-of-Bellevue @NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue.
WHAT: Jerry Lewis Legionnaires of Laughter Press Briefing for Star-Studded Gala
PRESS BRIEFING: 10:30 AM–Noon (ET), Tuesday 13, June, 2017 @ Cipriani-55 Wall Street–Library Room, NYC
GALA EVENT: 5:30 PM (ET), Monday 19, June, 2017 @ Cipriani-NYC
WHO: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood host star-studded gala of comedic legends: http://bit.ly/BizJerryPR
MEDIA INFORMATION: Journalists invited to Press Briefing+Event
Valid Press Credentials receive gala registration: RSVP+: JerrysHousePR@CJCstrategists.com
Interview Opportunities:
- Jerry Lewis, Legendary Comedian, co-Founder–Jerry’s House;
- Lochie Graham 13-year-old Australian child actor–Co-Founder Jerry’s house;
- Colin Mochrie/Brad Sherwood Hosts Star-studded comic talent at Gala;
- Louise Schultze–CEO Jerry’s House;
- Mariadora–Director, Children-of-Bellevue @NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue;
Story Opportunities
- Jerry Lewis’ and Legionnaires of Laughter members;
- Robin Williams Life Time Achievement Award–recognizes invaluable contribution of comedians and contribution to society. 2017 lays ground work for annual Awards event;
- 19th June, Gala program;
- Jerry’s House Charity–non-profit organization committed to Jerry Lewis’ fundraising legacy for children;
- Jerry’s House Brings Laughter to Children-of-Bellevue (CoB) @Bellevue–Launches June 2017
SOCIAL: Please follow us @JerrysHouseLOL use hashtag #LOL2017. See posting updates at: Facebook and Instagram.
ADDITIONAL Journalists attending 13 June press briefing receive press credentials for 19 June gala+ Interviews with Jerry Lewis Charity executives. Embargoed news+information not distributed to general media. www.legionnairesoflaughter.com, or http://www.jerryshouse.org
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