New York, New York - Lainie's Angels (www.lainiesangels.org), a
non-profit foundation and leading provider of peer support for parents
of children living with cancer and blood disorders, today announced it
will be having its annual spring fundraiser COMICS FOR KIDS 2007 on
Wednesday, May 16th from 6:00 – 10:00pm at the legendary Caroline's on
Broadway (www.carolines.com) at 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (between
49th & 50th streets). Emceeing the event will be Ann Design, and will
feature comics Mike Dillon, Ellen Karis and Rick Younger. The event
will also include a cocktail hour, and a silent auction.
"Lainie's Angels is very excited to be partnering with Caroline's on
Broadway and our good friend and comedienne, Ellen Karis, to once again
present Comics for Kids. Laughter truly is one of the best medicines and
presenting our message of hope and compassion through the talents of
wonderful comedians, is a great way to spread our message about the
work our parent advocates are doing, here in the tri-state area and all
over the country," said Stathi Afendoulis, president/executive director
of Lainie's Angels.
There are 50,000 families in the U.S. with a child who has cancer or a
blood disorder. Lainie's Angels is dedicated to helping these families.
That's why it's the goal of Lainie's Angels to provide an advocate - or
angel - for each of these families to help ease the way. When a child
experiences cancer, a family experiences cancer. Support can make all
the difference during this difficult time. Its mission comes out of the
personal experience of its founders, who have faced this crisis and want
to share what they've learned to make it easier for others.
Lainie's Angels provides the most current information on caring for a
sick child, serving as a clearinghouse for the vast and dizzying array
of resources available. Lainie's Angels does not give medical advice;
but it does provide support for families and help them get the
knowledge they need to make the decisions they face.
"Parent advocacy is definitely needed. You need to have someone you can
trust, who will give you honest answers and not just tell you what you
want to hear...It's wonderful to know that I have someone I can talk
to, someone who understands," says Jill Andrews, a Lainie's Angels
parent.
Tickets are $150 in advance or can be bought at the door. You can
reserve your tickets by contacting Stathi at stathi@lainiesangels.org
or by calling (732) 906-7887.
Comics' Bios:
Ellen Karis is delighting audiences with her brand of sarcastic,
observational humor, rooted in her conflict of being raised as a
traditional Greek-American woman in a non-traditional modern world.
Ellen jokes about her interaction with her family members and is fond
of poking fun at celebrities. She has become a feature act in comedy
clubs and is becoming popular in the Greek American community.
Ann Design is a stand-up comic who performs at clubs and colleges all
over the east coast. She co-produces a monthly show at the Irish Arts
Center in NYC. Ann has appeared on "The View" and in several television
commercials.
Mike Dillon is the creator of Gateway Comedy on Long Island, and has
performed at several New York City Comedy Clubs as well as the the
Borgata in Atlantic City.
Rick Younger is a comedian, singer, actor and has been seen on Last
Comic Standing, Showtime at the Apollo, commercials for Verizon,
Staples and Lowe's as well as appearing in the Broadway musical "RENT".
About Lainie's Angels
Lainie's Angels is the leading provider of in-hospital support networks
for parents of children living with cancer and blood disorders. Founded
by parents who have faced this crisis and want to ease the experience
for others, Lainie's Angels forges innovative partnerships with
hospitals and other institutions to provide resources to parents;
educate healthcare staff on the needs of parents with children living
with cancer and blood disorders; and reduce the stress of families
facing difficult decisions.
