6th Annual CAREoke for the Kids

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th Annual CAREOKE for the Kids to Support The Valerie Fund

NEW YORK – July 13, 2011 – Leading media executives from television networks and agencies will share the Irving Plaza stage on August 17^th when they put the “care” in karaoke at the sixth annual “CAREOKE for Kids” fund-raising event.  Last year the performers played to a SOLD OUT crowd of almost 1000 attendees and raised more than $100,000 for the children of The Valerie Fund.
CAREOKE for the Kids is organized by a group of senior television executives who wanted to create a fun, interactive event that supports the local community.  “ABC Family is extremely proud to be part of this great event from its inception.  5 years of hard work and dedication from this incredible network of volunteers has made CAREoke For The Kids the pinnacle charity event for our industry.  There is this amazingly contagious and competitive spirit about the whole thing but, even as two-time champions, we know that the real winners are the kids,” said Jake Lewis of ABC Family.

The Valerie Fund is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive healthcare services for children with cancer and blood disorders.  There are seven Valerie Fund Children’s Centers treating more than 5,000 children in the tri-state area.  This year the event’s goal is to raise $150,000 for the children of The Valerie Fund.  

Groups from NBC Universal/Comcast, Turner Broadcasting, BBC are among those who will be performing.   
Corporate sponsorships ranging from $12,500 to $6,000 are still available on a limited basis until August 1.  Ticket packages include: a 20-ticket package for $2,500 and a 10-ticket package for $1,250.   You can purchase individual tickets for $125 each and spots on stage are $1500 (limited spots available). New this year you can also purchase a 30 second commercial for $1000 and commercial loop for $500.