8.19.2010

Couture Event: The Platinum Health Benefit

(Silver Spring, Maryland)- The Gbomai Bestman Foundation, a 501(c)(3), will host its inaugural fundraiser, entitled "The Platinum Health Benefit: Introducing The Gbomai Bestman Foundation", Saturday, August 21, 2o10, at The Manor Country Club. The event will feature an exhibition tennis match, a VIP red carpet entrance, followed by a cocktail reception (includes a silent auction), a formal dinner and after-party.
The goal of the fundraiser is to increase financial support for the foundation's core objective; the eradication of maternal and infant mortality affecting women and children in Liberia, West Africa. The event will unite some of the most esteemed humanitarians, celebrities, dignitaries and business executives as they lend their support for a common cause.
Dikembe Mutombo, a well known humanitarian, will serve as the evening keynote speaker. Additional remarks will be given by Leymah Gbowee, the recent recipient of the prestigious John F. Kennedy Courage Award; and Russian designer Tysndyma Kroujilov will unveil her latest high fashion collection. Other notables international soccer player George Weah; The Republic of Liberia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Madam Marjon Kamara; actor Hassan Johnson; celebrity fashion blogger Brooke Kao and fashion and style icon Amber Rose.
General admission tickets are $65. For VIP packages and sponsorship opportunities please visit http://www.gbomaibestmanfoundation.org/.
About the Gbomai Bestman Foundation
The Gbomai Bestman Foundation Inc. is dedicated to improving the health and well being of mothers and children through pre and postnatal care, nutrition, child health care, family planning and health education to reduce maternal and child mortality rate in Liberia, West Africa.

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