Just half of all college-qualified students from low-income families enter a four-year college. Many lack role models with college degrees. (The Education Trust)

EVENTS: STARS BENEFIT GALA

About STARS
Live Auction
Celebrity Attendees
Press
Past Honorees
Be a Part of STARS
STARS 2008

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About STARS
Each year, the Fulfillment Fund's STARS gala honors a leader in the entertainment industry for extraordinary generosity and philanthropic involvement.

STARS has been recognized as one of the top five most successful annual fundraising events in Southern California, raising up to $2 million each fall to support programs offered through the Fulfillment Fund.

One of the most compelling aspects of STARS is the feature presentations by Fulfillment Fund students who speak candidly about the realities of growing up in Los Angeles today and how the Fulfillment Fund has impacted their lives.

Live Auction
Each year, a VIP auctioneer conducts a live auction of three to five one-of-a-kind packages that culminates in a bidding war for priceless Fulfillment Fund scholarships, allowing more students to realize their college dreams.

Celebrity Attendees
Leading celebrities and comedians have served as entertainers and presenters at STARS including Christian Bale, Warren Beatty, Kate Beckinsale, Annette Bening, Jamie Foxx, Kate Hudson, Salma Hayek, Quincy Jones, Steve Martin, Tim McGraw, John Mellencamp, Mike Myers, Sidney Poitier, Chris Rock, Seth Rogen, Sinbad, Will Smith, Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Denzel Washington, and Stevie Wonder.

Press
Coverage of the event has traditionally included outlets such as Entertainment Tonight, E! News Daily, Access Hollywood, NBC Nightly News, Daily Variety, Hollywood Reporter, LA Times and more.

Past Honorees
Past honorees have included Thomas Tull, Marc Shmuger, Tom Rothman, Brian Grazer, Amy Pascal, Paula and Sumner Redstone, Megan and Peter Chernin, Sheri and Les Biller, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Robert Iger, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Rupert Murdoch, Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff, Candy and Aaron Spelling, Darlene and Steve Fogel, and Jackie and Howard Banchik.

Be a Part of STARS
There are several ways to participate in STARS. As an event sponsor, you or your organization can enjoy benefits ranging from tickets and tables to tribute journal ads and public recognition of your support, depending upon your level of contribution. The Fulfillment Fund relies on the continued support of this fundraising gala to ensure the success of our student services.

For further details on sponsoring STARS, please contact Stacy Kravitz, Director of Special Events at (323) 900-8759.

STARS 2008 raised over $1.6 million to benefit the Fulfillment Fund's programs.
The event honored Thomas Tull, Chairman and CEO of Legendary Pictures and included award presentations to Wells Fargo Regional President Shelley Freeman and Fulfillment Fund Founding CEO Andrea Cockrum. Special guests included Ryan Seacrest who served as Master of Ceremonies, as well as Christian Bale and Kate Beckinsale who both made special appearances.

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