DEF charity event in NYC w. Russell Simmons, David Blaine, Liya Kebede and more
On Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 Russell Simmons‘ Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.) Diamonds Give 2008 Greenhouse New York Fundraising Event for D.E.F.’s beneficiary, the Community and Individual Development Association (CIDA City Campus), a free college in Johannesburg, South Africa took place tonight at the new, environmentally conscious club, Greenhouse. Co-hosts Simmons, LL Cool J and David Blaine mingled with South African supermodel and event co-chairs Nicola Breytenbach and her husband Benjamin Steiner, Miss Africa USA 2008-09 Nyasha Zimucha, international supermodel Liya Kebede, Tatiana Ali, Mario and former NFL player and ESPN commentator Ray Crockett, among others. DJ Cassidy spun the crowd into frenzy as New York movers and shakers purchased diamond and sapphire bracelets for loved ones, donated by Zales. The symbol of D.E.F. Green Bracelet by Simmons Jewelry Co., was also available to patrons looking to pledge their support of the organization’s efforts.
The event was also the official launch of “Africa’s Angels” new ambassador program for D.E.F. last night, Nicola was named the organization’s first “Angel.” Each Africa’s Angel will be selected for their compassion and commitment to D.E.F.’s mission in support of the organization’s vision to help Africans help Africa though education that empowers and provides tangible skills to help build lives.
The Dallas Rocks 2008 and Diamonds Give Greenhouse New York Event are both part of an umbrella Diamonds Give 2008 online charity auction, orchestrated by auction experts Charitybuzz.com. The online auction kicked off on October 30th and continues through December 2nd.
Pictures under the jump
(front left to right) Miss Africa USA 2008-09 Nyasha Zimucha and Nicola Breydenbach
(front left to right) International supermodel Liya Kebede and Russell Simmons
(front left to right) LL Cool J , Nicola Breydenbach and Russell Simmons and David Blaine
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