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Rachael Ray’s Food Goes to the Dogs by Crystal A. Johnson
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July 29, 2008 by Crystal A. Johnson
America’s favorite TV culinary talk show host is cooking up something new and this time it is for the dogs.
Yes, Rachael Ray wants to perk up your pup’s palette while helping at-risk animals through the adoption process. She is a launching a new line of dog food dubbed Rachael Ray’s Nutrish. The proceeds from the products will go to Rachael’s Rescue, an organization she founded where pets take center stage.
“I love my dog Isaboo, and as a member of my family, I need to make sure that she eats as well as the rest of us,” Ray gushes. “With the launch of Nutrish, I now have the opportunity to share with other pet lovers some of her favorite meals, flavors and special treats.”
Known for her quirky sense of humor, the TV show and cook has humorous names for many of her dog treats such as Isaboo Booscotti and Isaboo Grill Bites. Not to worry, everything is not going to the dogs. Ray will spread the love with a new line of cat food in the works.
HollyRod Foundation Design Care Event by Crystal A. Johnson
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july 23, 2008 by Crystal A. Johnson
Actress Holly Robinson-Peete and her husband, former NFL player Rodney Peete, held their 10th annual “Design Care” event benefiting The HollyRod Foundation – which raises money for adults and children battling debilitating disease and life circumstances including Parkinson’s Disease and autism – on July 19.
The Design Care event is an evening of fashion, music and charity. What started as a gathering of 150 people at the home of Holly and Rodney has grown to a guest list of 500 people. To date, DesignCare has raised over $2 million.
This year, the HollyRod Foundation honored Cedric the Entertainer with the 2008 HollyRod Humanitarian Award; businessman James Warsaw with the Matthew T. Robinson Award of Courage; and philanthropist Lisette Ackerberg with the Angel on the Path Award. The first annual Champion Award was presented by hollyrod4kids to Jason “JMac” Mc Elwain – the teen basketball player with autism.
The live auction led by John Salley featured exclusive items such as a Smart Car courtesy of Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, a trip for two to attend a taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago, and a MotoPure H12 diamond encrusted Bluetooth headset among other luxurious items.
Celebrities in attendance included Vanessa Williams, Amy Yasbeck, Lisa Renna, Cheri Oteri, Eric LaSalle, and Regina King, and recording artist Maxwell performed at this year’s event.
The foundation was founded in 1997 in honor of Holly’s father, Matthew T. Robinson, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1982 at age of 46.
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