Last Chance for Animals' Host 35th Anniversary Gala on October 19

WHAT:

International non-profit Last Chance for Animals (LCA) is hosting its 35th Anniversary “Glamorous Hollywood Night” themed Gala honoring prominent individuals who have made a positive impact for animals around the world. Recreating the glamour and excitement of a bygone era, the event will feature celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception with vegan hors d’oeuvres, a vegan dinner, awards program, live entertainment and dancing.

For tickets and additional information, visit: www.LCAnimal.org/Gala.

WHO:

LCA’s Founder and President Chris DeRose is proud to announce this year’s honorees:

● Kim Basinger, award-winning actress (LA Confidential, Batman, 9 1/2 Weeks) and passionate animal advocate, will receive the “Albert Schweitzer Award”.

● Donna D’Errico, actress, model and ardent animal activist, will be awarded the “Celebrity Activist Award”.

● Gloria Butler, music manager and wife of Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler, will receive the “Sam Simon Award,” named after The Simpsons co-creator and LCA’s devoted supporter, the late Sam Simon.

Celebrity award presenters and special guest supporters slated to attend include Ireland Baldwin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Billy Bob Thornton, Mena Suvari, Priscilla Presley, Tammin Sursok, Hilary Roberts, Crystal Hefner, Frank Stallone, Bret Michaels, Wayne Newton, Steven Bauer, Rikki Rockett, Frankie Sixx, Diane Warren, Alison Eastwood, William McNamara, Joe Mantegna, Massi Furlan, Easi Morales, Sandra Taylor, EG Daily, and Geezer Butler, among many others. Hosted by comedian David Studebaker, the program will also include a special performance by singer Skylar Stecker.

Past supporters have included actress/activist actress/model/advocate Pamela Anderson, actress/advocate Katie Cleary, Virunga National Park’s Prince Emmanuel de Merode and Anthony Caere, model Kenya Kinski-Jones, rock legend Rick Springfield, actress,philanthropist and producer Cindy Landon, best-selling author Kathy Freston, best-selling author Dan Buettner (Blue Zones), radio personality Mark Thompson, journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell, and philanthropists Adam and Amber Tarshis, among several others.

WHEN:

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Media check-in: 5:30 pm

Red carpet arrivals: 6:00-7:15 pm

Dinner program: 7:30-10:00 pm

WHERE:

The Beverly Hilton Hotel

9876 Wilshire Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90219

ABOUT:

Last Chance for Animals (LCA) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation through education, investigations, legislation, and public awareness campaigns. Since its formation in 1984, LCA has succeeded as one of the nation’s pioneer animal advocacy groups. LCA’s educational and public outreach programs have empowered the public to make positive changes for animals in their communities.

For more information, please visit: http://www.lcanimal.org.