Over the weekend in Beverly Hills, Children Mending Hearts hosted their 6th annual fundraiser, “Empathy Rocks: A Spring into Summer Bash,” at a private residence. Sal Masekela emceed the event and guests enjoyed performances by The Negotiators and Ava Cardoso Smith.
The inspirational evening brought out a slew of celebrity guests, including Holly Robinson Peete who received the Humanitarian of the Year Award. Holly was teary-eyed when speaking about her personal struggles dealing with her father, Sesame Street actor/producer Matt Robinson, who suffers from Parkinson’s and her 16 year old son RJ living with Autism. When accepting her award, Holly closed with, “I encourage you all to show a little more empathy for children with Autism.”
Rob Machado was the recipient of the Heal the World Award, presented by Gabby Reece. Also on hand was actor Corbin Bleu who presented the Cast of Heroes Award to The Vampire Diaries. Kat Graham, Michael Trevino and Kayla Ewell accepted the award for the cast.
Rachel Roy was spotted making Hawaiian leis as she kept hydrated by sipping on Aquaçai. Other sponsors for the fete included Luvo, Michael Stars, Hasbro, Sabra, Manduka and Pasta Chips.
For more information on this wonderful organization, please visit www.childrenmendinghearts.org