Seth Maxwell, founder of the Thirst Project, addressing the crowd.
Approximately 3 years ago, my fellow Kodak Theatre co-worker, Seth Maxwell talked about a charity he wanted to start to create solutions for the world water crisis. I kept thinking back to that moment in our break room and just nodding my head. The plans sounded grand and ambitious. Now, fast forward to June 28, 2011 as I sit in the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton. The charity has raised over a million dollars and has created a clean water solution for over 50,000 people. It makes me so proud to call Seth a friend.
My incredible red carpet producer, Leilani Gushiken
He inspired me to donate money to help build a well in Niger where children regularly drink dirty and contaminated water by their school. It's hard to imagine, especially since I have a cat who drinks filtered water. Does that seem fair? Clean water is a right and if you are moved to donate, feel free to visit the Thirst Project page.
You will find the footage from the red carpet below. It truly was an honor to host the live stream of the red carpet.
The Pioneering Spirit honoree, Michael Welch from the Twilight Saga. He gave an incredibly moving speech.
A few of my Glee pals presenting an award. Josh Sussman is my favorite. Shhhh, don't tell anyone.
My hot date, Byron Bryson. Okay, we both came alone, but he kindly agreed to be my date after we were seated next to each other. Isn't he cute?
To quote the immortal bard, ""Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate..." or to quote my ol' Grandpappy, "Someone smacked ya upside the head with a purty stick!"
To quote the immortal bard, ""Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate..." or to quote my ol' Grandpappy, "Someone smacked ya upside the head with a purty stick!"
ReplyDeleteWhat color is your dress? Gorgeous, as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I would call it eggplant. :)
ReplyDeleteHahahaha. That's awesome. Thank you. :)
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