A New Day special concert Mother's Day for UNICEF

[Bellamy]

get more info of this special concert from here: http://info.aeglive.com/celine/

 

this is the special Tsunami mother's day concert official site. you can purchase ticket of the concert, and be a sponsor of it from there.

 

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[tativale]

That's cool! Thank you for the info Bellamy!

[CSCfan]

Can't wait to see the show!

[MontYeo]

She's gone to so much trouble to arrange this!

 

1. She's not going to tell you whether or how much she's already donated herself quietly.

 

2. She's giving others an opportunity to donate and help. This is not a one-woman show, and she's not obliged to be the saviour of the Tsunami victims. But, without being asked to, she's helping! Everyone should chip in. Big or small amounts, doesn't matter - just give what you can afford.

 

3. Which other entertainer is doing the same?

 

4. Just think - how much effort is it to go shopping for your weekly groceries? And how much effort is it to work for 1 day? - multiply that by at least a few times and you know how much effort, and money Celine is putting into it.

 

5. She's put Unicef's logo on - I'm sure Unicef will be expecting money - now if she's planning to pull a fast one - don't you think people will find out very quickly? Please give the lady due credit - she deserves praise, not grumbles!

 

I definitely support her!

[Carolien]

AWESOME I'm going to see it all!!!! Can't wait anymore...that's why I love Celine.....

[Koolan]

I'm wondering if any of the performances during this special concert will be braodcasted later on other telethons, possibly this year's Jerry Lewis Telethon? Or, maybe we'll have this in a Tsunami DVD with other performances from the specials, the proceedes going towards the relief efforts.. this would be so awesome!

[florence5829]

That's one of the reasons I admire her so much.

[Ronny83]

Press Release Source: U.S. Fund for UNICEF

 

 

Mallika Chopra, Rodale, Pier 1 Imports, American Express, BD, AOL and Celine Dion Support UNICEF This Mother's Day

Thursday April 7, 3:24 pm ET 

- The U.S. Fund for UNICEF and its Partners Honor All Mothers By Making Gift-Giving a Gift of Life

 

 

NEW YORK, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On Mother's Day, loved ones can honor their mothers by helping vulnerable children and mothers throughout the world. Whether participating in Mother's Day events, buying gifts from companies that support UNICEF, or simply making a donation - there are a variety of ways to support UNICEF this Mother's Day. Funds raised will support UNICEF's efforts to build a better world for women and children by providing mothers with proper immunizations and nutrition and ensuring their children have a healthy start in life. Giving has never been easier.

Each year, nearly 11 million children do not live to see their fifth birthday, and more than 2 million children die needlessly from illnesses that could have been avoided through immunizations. HIV/AIDS has orphaned 15 million children, yet only a fraction of them receive appropriate services and care. UNICEF provides lifesaving immunizations, education, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation to millions of children in 158 countries and territories, to ensure that all children have a healthy childhood and that they survive and thrive to adulthood. This year, celebrating Mother's Day can lead to the advancement of women's and children's lives for years to come.

 

 

                Many Ways to Support UNICEF this Mother's Day

Mallika Chopra's timely book, 100 Promises to My Baby, celebrates the timeless and loving commitment that parents make to their children. All parents take pride in their children's accomplishments ... whether it's their first smiles, words or steps. Chopra's inspiring stories and essays are compelling and human, and whether awaiting a baby, or already a parent, there is something in this book for everyone. Ms. Chopra is generously donating 10% of her net proceeds to benefit UNICEF's programs for children orphaned by AIDS.

 

Rodale Inc., publisher of Chopra's book, will donate an additional $1 for each 100 Promises to My Baby book purchased on the Rodale Web site, http://www.rodale.com, to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's Mother's Day Campaign, up to $5,000 (from April 19th through October 19th).

 

Celebrate Mother's Day on May 8 with Celine Dion, live in Las Vegas. Dion is performing a Mother's Day concert for Tsunami Relief with the theme of "A New Day." Proceeds of tickets sales will go to fund recovery and reconstruction efforts in the tsunami affected region. To purchase tickets to Dion's show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, please visit http://info.aeglive.com/celine/ or call 1-877-4-CELINE. For sponsorship information, please call the Benefit Office at 310-575-0122. AOL has generously supported UNICEF by sponsoring Dion's concert with a gift of $25,000.

 

Pier 1 Imports, a partner of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF for 20 years, will donate $1.20 for each $50 or more gift card sold in U.S. Pier 1 stores and at pier1.com between April 14 and Mother's Day, May 8. This dollar amount, $1.20, is the cost of a life-saving vaccine to immunize a mother and her newborns against tetanus. Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) is a preventable disease, which takes the lives of 30,000 women and 180,000 newborns every year.

 

This Mother's Day, throughout the month of May, American Express is encouraging its millions of Cardmembers to contribute to UNICEF's lifesaving immunization campaign to protect mothers and their babies from preventable diseases. Through an exclusive partnership between software provider Kintera Inc. and American Express, each time a donor uses their American Express® Card to make an online gift at http://www.unicefusa.org/amex, American Express will match a percentage (.2%) of the contribution.

 

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has generously offered to match donations up to a total of $500,000, giving the U.S. Fund for UNICEF the opportunity to provide $1 million to help eliminate MNT. Between April 21 and July 15, funds donated on-line at http://www.unicefusa.org to support MNT will be matched by BD, helping to protect mothers and their babies.

 

ABOUT UNICEF

 

Founded in 1946, UNICEF helps save, protect and improve the lives of children around the world through immunization, education, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation. UNICEF is non-partisan and its cooperation is free of discrimination. In everything it does, the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have priority. For more information, please visit http://www.unicefusa.org or call 1-800-4UNICEF.

 

 

 

 

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Source: U.S. Fund for UNICEF

[VinnyT.]

i cant wait to learn more about it!

[Bellamy]

Celine Dion To Hold Unicef Tsunami Fund Benefit With Mother's Day Performance Of A New Day...

 

 

Performance Is Expected to Raise One Million Dollars for Tsunami Disaster Relief

 

LAS VEGAS (April 20, 2005)?Celine Dion, will dedicate a special Mother's Day performance of her Las Vegas show A New Day..., created by DRAGONE at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, to raise money for the victims of the Asian tsunami. Proceeds from the Sunday, May 8 show will go to UNICEF's Tsunami Recovery Fund to help with relief and reconstruction efforts in the tsunami-affected region.

 

The evening's event will be Chaired by Celine Dion with her husband Rene Angelil, and Co-Chaired by Caesars Palace President Mark Juliano with his wife Jacqueline Juliano and AEG President and CEO, Timothy J. Leiweke with his wife Bernadette Leiweke. Master of Ceremonies and Honorary Committee member, Larry King, will be hosting the evening's activities. Honorary Chairpersons President George H.W. Bush and President William Jefferson Clinton and some of the most respected VIP's and celebrities from the entertainment world, and government, have endorsed this fundraising effort and lent their names in support. The Honorary Committee is comprised of the following individuals:

 

President George H.W. Bush

President William Jefferson Clinton

Stefanie Graf & Andre Agassi

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones

Linda Thompson & David Foster

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman

Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn

George Hamilton

Sir Elton John

Wynonna Judd

Larry and Shawn King

Bette Midler

Kathleen & Wayne Newton

Shaquille O'Neal

Barbra Streisand

Dame Elizabeth Taylor

 

"Like everyone else in the world, I was devastated by the loss and suffering of the people of South Asia after the tsunami and decided we had to do something to make sure help and awareness would continue for a long time to come," said Celine Dion. "Our goal is to raise one million dollars but we're hoping to go far beyond that since all the money is going to UNICEF to help these people get their lives back. It's going to be a very special night, for a great cause, and the support we've been getting from our sponsors and the fans has been amazing."

 

Regularly priced tickets are on sale now for the Sunday, May 8 performance by calling 1-877-4-CELINE. In addition, funds are being raised through sponsorship packages, a special commemorative program book, collection boxes in The Colosseum and a silent auction preceding the show. The auction will include items such as a private dinner with Celine Dion and Rene Angelil prepared by their personal chef, and a pair of front-row tickets and a meet and greet with Elton John and Jerry Seinfeld during one of their upcoming engagements at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Details on sponsorship opportunities can be found at http://info.aeglive.com/celine or by calling 1-866-678-3466.

 

"It's heartwarming that world-renowned artists, distinguished political leaders and top corporations have so enthusiastically joined Celine and Rene in this important fundraiser," said Mark Juliano, president of Caesars Palace. "On May 8, the Caesars Palace Colosseum will echo with applause and cheers that will bring hope to people who desperately need to know that the world is committed to help them rebuild their lives."

 

"With each performance of A New Day..., Celine brings joy, inspiration and a touch of hope to her audience," said Timothy J. Leiweke, president and CEO of AEG. "The May 8 performance will allow her to reach beyond those that fill the Colosseum every night and touch the lives of those who are most in need of these gifts right now."

 

"Mothers and children have been central to UNICEF's mission for the past 60 years. On this Mother's Day, it is especially poignant that Ms. Dion has chosen to use the spotlight afforded to her to speak out on behalf of all mothers, everywhere, who want the best for their children - a simple message we can all embrace, wherever we live," said Charles J. Lyons, President, U.S. Fund for UNICEF. "We are grateful to Ms. Dion for helping to maintain public attention to the needs of those affected by the tsunami - it is crucial that awareness and support continue for

the long term rebuilding and rehabilitation phases. "

Source: http://www.celinedion.com/celinedion/engli...on_pr.cgi?id=21

 

 

I thought President George H.W. Bush, President William Jefferson Clinton are George W. Bush & Bill Clinton at first.

 

Good to see Stefanie Graf & Andre Agassi, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Linda Thompson & David Foster, George Hamilton, Sir Elton John, Wynonna Judd, Larry and Shawn King, Bette Midler, Kathleen & Wayne Newton, Shaquille O'Neal, Barbra Streisand, Dame Elizabeth Taylor will attend the show.

 

who will go to the show on that day? they can see many stars.

[Teodora]

Bush, Clinton and all the others coming or giving money! Now, that what I call star power! More power to her!

[Bellamy]

Bush, Clinton and all the others coming or giving money!   Now, that what I call star power! More power to her!

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this is not the Bush, Clinton we thought, read more carefully.

[Ronny83]

this is not the Bush, Clinton we thought, read more carefully. 

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Actually President William Jefferson Clinton is Bill Clinton. And President George H.W. Bush is Bush senior.

[tativale]

OMG lol hahaha I don't wanna see those celebrities! lol hahaha If one I see Barbra Streisand I will ignore her the best I can HAHAAHHAHA lol

 

Anyway.... hey let's raise money for me to get this private dinner with celine and Rene, PLEASE! hahaha I NEED that hehehehe

[Ronny83]

http://www.celinedion.com/celinedion/english/images/vid_md01.jpg

 

2 new videos are available on celinedion.com: http://www.celinedion.com/celinedion/english/phovid.html

 

[Teodora]

I can't see them, they wouldn't open Do i have to be part of TeamCeline to be able to watch them?

[CSCfan]

Nope!

[binsk]

that is sooo awesome...i wish i was there...

 

i'm surprised OPRAH isn't there since she likes the show and charity, and she is Celine's friend

 

you guys are so lucky whoever is going

 

also...

 

BELLAMY...

 

where did you get that ad from?

Edited April 20, 2005 at 11:30 PM by binsk

[Koolan]

so who got tickets to this mother's day concert?

[Bellamy]

that is sooo awesome...i wish i was there...

 

i'm surprised OPRAH isn't there since she likes the show and charity, and she is Celine's friend

 

you guys are so lucky whoever is going

 

also...

 

BELLAMY...

 

where did you get that ad from?

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maybe Oprah has work to do on that day.

 

this news is from celinedion.com

[Koolan]

Celine has a huge accent on that video some words were pronounced incorrect.

[tativale]

Celine has a huge accent on that video  some words were pronounced incorrect. 

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Oh yeah I noticed that too Hahahaha Cute HER!

[CSCfan]

I'm going....all the way from Holland....

[Bellamy]

I'm going....all the way from Holland....

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really?

[Viva las Vegas]

Are all these celebrities are going to be in the audience on May 8th ????? Or do they just support her ? I don't really understand

[CSCfan]

really? 

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Really!

Finally.... and you know, here's my 'coming out': it'll be my 1st time seeing Celine live.. This is quite illogical, since I'm a fan of hers as long as I can remember.. Anyway, it was about time!

 

Are all these celebrities are going to be in the audience on May 8th ????? Or do they just support her ? I don't really understand   

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That's the question.... some of them will be and some of them will not be....

I really hope we can take our camera's in for this special occasion, but I doubt it.. I want some celebrity shots badly! lol

Edited April 21, 2005 at 01:31 PM by CSCfan

[kdw123]

I tried to get tickets to the show, but no good seats so I am going in July instead. I wish now that I had gotten tickets to the Mother's Day show anyway no matter what seats.

[CSCfan]

What is "good" according to you? 'Coz there are still seats available in Orch 5, rows HH/MM.... or Orch 6, row KK....

 

They're quite good considering only Rear Orch & Mezz seats were planned to be sold....

Edited April 21, 2005 at 05:07 PM by CSCfan

[Bellamy]

I think you still can buy tickets of Mother's Day show from ticketmaster now. I've tried earlier. not good seat, but still have tickets left.

[Mozinha]

Maybe they'll show something about this on Larry King