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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1/25/14
CONTACT: Tamar Bazin, HaiticheriePR@gmail.com,
516-304-8305
Emblem Health, Atlanta’s WXIA News Anchor DeMarco Morgan, Macy’s, GCaribbean Magazine & Hennessy will come together for 4th annual HAITI CHERIE: Pride, Love & Commitment Fundraiser
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New York,
NY- February 14th 2014- On Friday February 28th
2014, while we celebrate the last day of Black History Month,
about 400 attendees will attend the 4th annual Haiti
Cherie Fundraising event. Haiti Cherie, in it’s 4th
year, is the brain child of philanthropist, Producer, VP of
Business Development & Marketing of GCaribbean Magazine Fabrice
J. Armand, to raise funds for charities rebuilding his native
Haiti. Armand says “Haiti is a country that touches your heart
in a special way".
In light of the devastation
following the earthquake, Armand felt compelled to act in order
to help Haiti. More specifically, he felt that it was just not
enough to donate individually. He wanted to create a movement
that would remind people about the significance of Haiti’s
history, raise awareness about the country’s beauty & help the
organizations that are making a sustainable impact within the
country. “Although we raise money at event, Haiti Cherie
represents a lot more. It is about giving the Haitian community
a voice to narrate their story.” The event honors the
accomplishments of Haitian professionals who have excelled in
their fields and serve as an inspiration through their hard work
and dedication. Haiti Cherie has evolved into a powerful
celebration of Haitian pride, culture and accomplishment.
Atlanta’s WXIA News Anchor
DeMarco Morgan will once again serve as master of
ceremonies.”I have never met anyone that is more dedicated to
Haiti than Fabrice. I am happy to help support him and the
people of Haiti” Honorees for the evening will include
Ambassador Paul Altidor (Haiti’s Ambassador to the US),
Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis (NBC Heroes, Toussaint Louverture),
Dr. Jean Orelien (Founder and CEO of Scimetrika) and
Katleen Felix, (Chair of the Haitian Hometown Associations
Resource Group). Celebrity invited guests include, Designer
Carly,Cushnie, Gbenga akinnagbe, Tamara Tunie, Harry Belafonte,
Donna Karan, Tameron Hall, Mayor DeBlasio etc
The fundraiser
is scheduled for February, 28th 2014 at Studio
404 in NYC from 6pm to 11pm (Red Carpet will be from
6pm-730pm). Expected to attend the fundraiser are movers and
shakers, politicians, celebrities
and people from many walks of life. VIP Guests will enjoy the
evening with an open bar courtesy of Hennessy and passed hors
d’oeuvres. Proceeds generated by the Haiti Cherie
fundraiser will be distributed to, and utilized in, furthering
the efforts of Haven and Project St. Anne. Special Thanks to
Delta Air Lines, Uber, Cushnie & Ochs, Golden Krust Bakery &
Grill, Darcy Events, New York Urban League Young Professionals,
New York Young and Powerful Group, Haiti Tourism Inc, and Black
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