Photos courtesy of Starlight Gala
and Daniel Perez/Getty Images Europe
Waashington’s own Mark Shriver, pictured above (R), has a clear message for us all: “It’s up to us to change the reality of many people with intellectual disabilities. We can make a difference.”
Shriver is devoted in full to promoting social integration of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Best Buddies International was formed in 1989 out of his enthusiasm and generosity.
Anthony acknowledges the unjustified lack of opportunities available for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which prevents them from socialization in the community and becoming part of mainstream society.
The Foundation, currently active in 52 countries worldwide including Spain, seeks to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and development disabilities.
He was honored at The Starlite Gala in Marbella on August 4th, a unique annual international charity gala to raise money to improve the quality of the lives of children around the world and to offer an unforgettable and unique evening to the guests attending. He was presented with the Starlite Humanitarian Award 2012, or as they say in Spanish: Premio Humanitario Starlite 2012.
In the Cantera Auditorium in Marbella, Antonio Banderas celebrated the 3rd edition of Starlite Gala with Melanie Griffith and Daryl Hannah. (shown above with wife Melanie)
This international platform will benefit various foundations with the common denominator of having a prestigious spokesperson whose presence helps attract media attention to the different causes. This year three humanitarian awards were given: to Best Buddies International, David Bisbal and Daryl Hannah.
During the gala, unique and unrepeatable experiences were auctioned, including a double invitation to the next Oscars gala in Hollywood. The only aim of the glamorous gala was to raise funds for the Foundations that it works with: Lágrimas y Favores and Niños en Alegria.
The backdrop to the gala are the activities of the Starlite Festival, Marbella, which runs from July 14th to August 15th.
A peek in at the previews. Don’t speak Spanish? Hey, Rosetta Stone wants YOU:
