Thirst For Life Project Created by Actor Dorian Gregory Kicks Off High Profile Celebrity Fundraiser to Benefit Diabetes Research

WHO: Thirst For Life Project hosts a high profile celebrity driven fundraiser created by actor Dorian Gregory of hit television show Charmed and final/permanent host of Soul Train. Gregory was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 20 years ago. Confirmed Celebrity guest include: co-host and new women’s boxing sensation Yolonda Ezell, Alyssa Milano, Raven Simone, John Sally, Rose McGowan, Eric Benet, Monique, Golden Brooks (Girlfriends), Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Ice Cube’s DJ- Sir Jinx, Floyd Mayweather Sr., Guy Black, Kristoff St. John, Mia St. John (WBC International Title Holder) Nicki Micheaux, Danny Bonaduce, Jose Conseco, Natalie Cigliuti, Clay Adler, Justin Hartley, Arlen Escarpeta, Adrienne Frantz (The Young and the Restless), to name a few.

WHAT: A celebrity driven fundraiser-FIGHTING FOR A CAUSE to benefit The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Celebrities include LA’s hottest DJ’s and top athletes, actors and models who show up to party for the cause. Event highlights to include a surprise musical performance, a hot summer fashion show and one hour of the most competitive female boxing you might ever see live. “There is a great need for money to pave the way for better treatment, support, education and eventually a cure for diabetes. I want to help in every arena I can to accomplish this,” said Gregory.

WHERE: The Highlands Hollywood – Hollywood, CA

WHEN: Thursday, September 25, 2008 7pm- 8:30-Women’s Boxing, 8:30-2am Fashion Show, Live Performances and Party.