--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Festival of Children Foundation:
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Los Angeles civic, business, entertainment and philanthropic leaders will test their carousel riding prowess aboard the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round, a spectacular 19th century carousel that inspired Walt Disney’s King Arthur’s Carousel at Disneyland. This is the first time the unique Carousel of Possible Dreams will be held in Los Angeles. It will benefit The Art of Elysium and Debbie Allen Dance Academy. Each organization has assembled a team of riders, ready to take the reins and raise money for their organization. Riders are currently soliciting donations on line, with the promise that they will each complete 50 rotations on the carousel. They will continue to make calls for donations between rotations to meet or exceed their goals. 100% of the money the riders raise will go to their respective charities. | |||
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Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | |||
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WHERE: |
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round | |||
| 4730 Crystal Springs Drive | ||||
| Los Angeles, CA 90027 | ||||
About Festival of Children Foundation
Festival of Children Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves to bring together and coordinate the efforts of charities, companies and individuals who work to improve the lives of children. 100% of the administrative costs are covered by designated funding, allowing donations to go further in direct support of programs and services that improve the lives of children nationwide. For more information please visit www.festivalofchildren.org
About The Art of Elysium
The Art of Elysium is dedicated to enriching the lives of artists and critically ill children- believing that there is a powerful and mutual exchange of hope and appreciation that occurs when artists share their time and talent with children battling serious medical conditions. For more information please visit www.theartofelysium.org
About Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA)
Founded in 2001 by Debbie Allan and Norman Nixon, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy is a non-profit organization committed to expanding the reach of dance and theater arts for young people in the greater Los Angeles area, and the world, enriching, inspiring and transforming their lives. For more information please visit www.debbieallendanceacademy.com