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The Talk Of The Town Face Forward founders Dr. David and Mrs. Deborah Alessi are ecstatic to announce that their inaugural Face Forward fundraising event at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills was a massive success. It was a who's who of celebrities, international dignitaries and the most prolific warriors in the fight against domestic violence. Joef of the Gypsy King Family provided incredible music while uber-talented celebrity host, Kim Coles kept the evening moving with the perfect balance of humor and impassioned wisdom on the subject of domestic violence. Guests were wowed by the multitude of amazing items available for purchase through our silent auction, however, the most impressive moment of the evening was when the Alessis presented Sister Anne Kelley and The Sisters of the Good Shepherd with Face Forward's highest honor. The room was emotionally charged as Sister Anne Kelley accepted her symbolic globe for the tireless work she and the sisters have done to stop domestic violence globally for over 350 years. It was an unforgettable moment. The Alessis established Face Forward in 2007 to provide pro-bono physical and emotional reconstruction for battered women and children victimized by domestic violence and they were elated to announce that the evening raised nearly $40,000 between guest donations and auction items sold. The money raised will go to benefit victims through education and rehabilitation, but the awareness raised will put a lifelong dent in domestic violence. To Take A Stand And Join The Fight Against Domestic Violence Face Forward founders Dr. David and Mrs. Deborah Alessi are officially launching their assault on domestic violence this Saturday February 28th at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. Between the hours of 5:00 and 9:00 PM, celebrities, dignitaries, press and all those prepared to take a stand against domestic violence will be on hand to raise money and awareness for the Face Forward Foundation and recognize those individuals that have made it their life's work to stop domestic violence altogether. Gifted actress, comedian and TV personality Kim Coles, who is as dynamic as she is passionate about putting an end to domestic violence, will host the event, which is sponsored by American Airlines, Alessi Skin Care, the Alpha Surgical Group, Restylane, Tory Burch and Allergan to name a few. While enjoying drinks and h'orderves, guests will have an opportunity bid on extraordinary items from our silent auction, listen to live music from Joef of the Gypsy King Family and meet the other individuals who have the courage to take action and give a voice to all those victims that never had a chance. The Alessis established Face Forward in 2007 to provide pro-bono physical and emotional reconstruction for battered women and children victimized by domestic or gang related violence and this event is their call to action to all those brave enough to take a public stand. Since the foundation was recognized on Entertainment Tonight, the response from victims in need has been overwhelming. All victims deserve a chance... please join us. the Good Shepherd Join Forces to Raise Awareness and Self Esteem While the Alessis and Alessi Skin Care have established an extremely successful skin care legacy built on superior biochemistry and non-invasive prevention, they have also built-in a component that arranges for a percentage of all product sales to go toward the physical and emotional reconstruction of battered women and children victimized by domestic and/or gang-related violence - individuals who are incapable of affording the fees associated with proper internal and external repair. That remarkable component is their non-profit organization, "Face Forward" (www.facela.net). Established in 2007, the organization is making great strides to elevate awareness, while putting resources toward a problem that affects far too many households. In a wonderful alignment of faith and goodwill, the Face Forward organization has officially joined forces with the oldest and most comprehensive, long-term, treatment and education-oriented shelter for battered women with children in Los Angeles. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd who run the shelter have over a 350-year history of working with abused women and children and currently serve in 70 countries. Face Forward and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd will work together in an effort to bring a complete and holistic healing solution to women and children victimized by domestic violence, with an emphasis on emotional and physical rehabilitation. Face Forward and the Sisters of the Good Shepherd will work together with surrounding Los Angeles shelters and other agencies to identify the most appropriate candidates for the program based on an extensive screening process overseen by Sister Anne Kelley. With complete anonymity, the appropriate recipients will receive psychological treatment (therapy) from highly qualified members of the Face Forward internal healing team while Dr. Alessi himself will be standing by with his highly regarded surgical team to embark on an external healing process for our candidates by providing them with an opportunity to repair any external damage sustained during domestic abuse that may act as a painful reminder of the past, thereby impacting self esteem and the complete healing process in general. Beauty is more than skin deep and this remarkable collaboration intends to balance the inner and outer confidence. All of these services will be provided at no expense to the candidates! All services will be covered by a percentage of the sales generated by Deborah Allesi's (CEO) Alessi Skin Care product line and donations made directly through Face Forward. It is important to recognize the donation of time by program supporters is what is making this wonderful journey of healing possible. On February 27th 2009 at the majestic Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, Alessi Skin Care will take their foundation outreach to the next level by hosting a cocktail party/silent auction to benefit the non-profit organization, Face Forward, while celebrating the wonderful work being done in Los Angeles to protect battered women and children by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd and surrounding shelters. With an elite group of guests consisting of relevant community organization heads, local community leaders, key members of the Los Angeles media and key sponsors, the event will highlight various items donated by our benevolent sponsors, which will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to benefit carefully chosen recipients in need of treatment. This is a wonderful opportunity to give one of humanity’s deepest, darkest secrets a face…a healthy face capable of making a difference with courage, strength and hope. We will eradicate domestic violence... one face at a time.
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