PULSE.Byline: Nicole Sunkes HEALING TOUCHES: ``Alias'' star Greg Grunberg is hosting a celebrity art auction, ``Hollywood Helping Hands,'' 7 p.m. Thursday night at the Avalon Hollywood. The money raised at the event will benefit the Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. Epilepsy Project at UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX . Grunberg's son Jake, 9, was diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago. Grunberg says his son suffered up to 300 seizures every day before significantly improving under the care of pediatric neurologist Dr. Raman Sankar. The auction will feature nearly 200 celebrity-created finger paintings from the likes of Jennifer Garner, Sylvester Stallone and Kevin Kline. Gibson Guitars donated 50 instruments finger-painted by rock legends including Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr and Pete Townshend. The event also will feature live stand-up comedy and performances by four bands. Tickets are $175 presale or $200 at the door. For more information about PEP or to purchase tickets, visit www.4pep.org or call (310) 267-2448. You can also buy greeting card versions of the celebrity finger paintings at www.celebritycards.com. HURRY TO HELP: Becca's Chic Boutique in Tarzana opened five years ago to raise money for the A-T A-T Ataxia Telangiectasia (form of muscular weakness) Medical Research Foundation. Owner Becca Smith has Ataxia Telangiectasia ataxia telangiectasia n. A disease characterized by progressive ataxia due to disease in the cerebellum, oculocutaneous telangiectases, proneness to pulmonary infections, and immunodeficiency. , a genetic disease that causes progressive loss of motor control, cancer and immune system problems. Now the boutique, which sells second-hand designer fashions at a discount, is closing June 30 to make way for a new grocery store. During the past five years, the shop has raised $275,000 to benefit the foundation, which was established by Smith's parents in 1984. Until then, shoppers can buy high fashion at low prices - all for a good cause. You can also donate fashions to the boutique. Becca's Chic Boutique is at Corbin Village Shopping Center, 19822 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. (818) 703-0151. LAPS FOR LIFE: Help raise money for cancer research and enjoy live entertainment and food this weekend when the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, launches its fourth annual Valley Relay for Life Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and is now held in many other countries. It is an overnight event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures, celebrate survivorship and raise money program at Birmingham High School Birmingham High School is a public coeducational high school in the neighborhood/district of Lake Balboa in the San Fernando Valley section of the city of Los Angeles, California. The school is a part of District One of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). , 17000 Haynes St., Van Nuys. The fundraiser, which runs from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, calls for teams and individuals to collect donations and rotate walking or running around the high school's track for 24 hours Adv. 1. for 24 hours - without stopping; "she worked around the clock" around the clock, round the clock . Opening ceremonies will feature a cancer survivors' lap around the track and an evening candle-lighting ceremony. For more information, call Karen Rubenstein at the American Cancer Society at (818) 905-7766 (option 3), e-mail her at Karen.Rubenstein(at)cancer.org, or visit www.valleyrelayforlife.com. - Sherry Joe Crosby CAPTION(S): 5 photos Photo: (1) no caption (woman) John Lazar/Staff Photographer (2) Greg Grunberg (3) Sean Hayes (4) Don Rickles (5) Teri Hatcher |
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