Jillian Michaels, Davis Nguyen Party to Benefit Much Love Animal Rescue
On January 12th, 2012 health and wellness expert, Jillian Michaels ("Biggest Loser,") was honored with the "Golden Heart" Award by Much Love Animal Rescue for her dedication and work in rescuing animals. (She has three rescue pets.) Michaels was introduced to "Jillian," the newest Much Love rescue who was named in the awardee's honor.
By Amy Sommer | January 18, 2012
Jillian Michaels, Dr. Davis Nguyen, Alyssa Nguyen
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Davis B. Nguyen, who has set a tradition of hosting his annual holiday party to benefit a charity, sponsored the gala event. Renowned for his transformative makeovers on humans, Dr. Nguyen has a passion for helping animals; The generous plastic surgeon also contributed a cosmetic makeover to anyone contributing $1000 which garnered $16,000.00 for the charity.
Other celebrities at the Peninsula Hotel event included;
Michael Weatherly (NCIS) Michael Weatherly ("NCIS,") Reality Star, ,Peggy Tanous,("The Real Housewives of Orange County,") , Actor Robert Wahl (Aril$$), Award-winning composer, Diane Warren, "Dancing with the Stars" contestant and supermodel, Joanna Krupa, Jayde Nicole (TV personality, PMDY 2008,) Valerie Fitzgerald,(Host of HGTV's "Selling LA,") and actress and animal activist, Katie Cleary ("Deal or No Deal") walked the red carpet.
More than 300 guests gathered to support Much Love Animal Rescue and enjoy vegetarian hors d'oeuvres, live music along with a silent auction.
An estimated $30,000 was raised via donations, raffles and silent auctions. "The event exceeded our expectations," says Stacy Bodell of Much Love Animal Rescue. "We are grateful to Dr. Nguyen for his generous support and for hosting this incredible fundraiser that helped us to raise much needed funds to benefit Much Love Animal Rescue. The money we raised last night will go a long way to furthering our efforts in rescuing shelter animals and saving their lives and help us to find them loving homes."
"I am proud to have hosted a fundraiser for such a worthy endeavor," added Nguyen. "I'm so grateful to the impressive generosity of the guests who attended and donated to show their support to Much Love Animal Rescue, whose mission is to rescue abandoned and abused shelter animals."
For more information on Much Love Animal Rescue:
www.muchlove.orgFor more information on Dr. Davis Nguyen:
www.drdavisnguyen.com
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