Ascend Humanitarian Alliance is Charity of Choice at 2013 Sundance Film Festival ECO Hideaway Red Carpet Celebrity Charity Brunch

Proceeds from Ascend Humanitarian Alliance Event at 2013 Sundance Film Festival to Benefit Continued Legacy of Park City 5 Memorial Fund: Building Schools in Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascend Humanitarian Alliance, a global leader in building sustainability and self-reliance in communities worldwide, today announced it is the beneficial charity at the ECO Hideaway Red Carpet Celebrity Charity Brunch at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Sunday. The exclusive celebrity event will be held at The Chateau at Stein Erikson Lodge in Deer Valley.

“We are thrilled to be the charity of choice at the ECO Hideaway Red Carpet event and express gratitude for the generosity of those who will attend this event”

Proceeds from the Ascend Humanitarian Alliance event at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival will benefit the continued legacy of Ascend's five year partnership with the Park City 5 Memorial Fund in building health, education and enterprise in Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru, in memory of five Park City high school graduates (ages 17-20) who died tragically in 2008.

"We are thrilled to be the charity of choice at the ECO Hideaway Red Carpet event and express gratitude for the generosity of those who will attend this event," said Matt Casto, Ascend Humanitarian Alliance, chief executive officer. "We celebrate our five-year partnership with the Park City 5 Memorial Fund and the work we have done together. The legacy of these five families will continue on in the schools they have assisted in building and the many children they have helped, as well as in the future collaborative partnerships we develop with others of similar passion and commitment."

WHO:	Ascend Humanitarian Alliance, global leader in humanitarian enterprise
WHAT:	ECO Hideaway Red Carpet Charity Brunch at Sundance Film Festival
	Cost: $250 To register, visit https://ascend.webconnex.com/VIPSundanceBrunch or call 1-800-478-0059.
WHEN:	January 20, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:	The Chateau at Stein Erikson Lodge, Park City, Utah
WHY:	This A-List event offers access to the best music, fashion, design, food, TV, film, spirits, Eco-friendly luxury lifestyle products, healthy brands, spa beauty services, and industry tastemakers. Attendees will gather with celebrities and corporate sponsors at a sit down brunch provided by the chef's at Stein Erikson Lodge, as well as wine tasting provided by California Vineyards.

About Ascend Humanitarian Alliance

Ascend Humanitarian Alliance is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded in 1982, the alliance is a 501c3 charitable organization, governed by a volunteer board of directors comprised of successful business professionals, experienced humanitarians and community leaders. Ascend receives a broad base of support from donors, volunteers, expedition participants, institutions, and corporations, both in the United States and abroad. Ascend is unusual in its commitment to sustainability. Mentors help struggling communities and entrepreneurs put correct principles into action. Mentors include permanent staff, enhanced by successful volunteer professionals, service learning interns and expedition participants. Ascend maintains offices in Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Ethiopia and the U.S. For more information please visit: www.ascendalliance.org.