Give Kids A Shot! National Meningitis Association Gala

Livents was cordially invited to attend the National Meningitis Association Gala 2011's GIVE KIDS A SHOT! - "A Benefit to Save Lives in the Fight Against Meningitis, a Vaccine-Preventable Disease." This signature fundraising event will help NMA continue and expand its vital work in the fight against meningitis. The honoree was former New York Giants Football great, Bart Oates and his wife Michelle for their 25 year commitment to Pediatric Neurological Research with the Children’s Advocacy Award.

Meningococcal disease is a rare but sometimes deadly disease,also known as bacterial meningitis,that strikes adolescents and young adults.The disease spreads quickly and within hours of the first symptoms can cause organ failure, brain damage, amputation of limbs or death.Parents and their children should learn more about meningococcal disease and prevention. Vaccination can prevent most cases of the disease.

Although is was hard to see some kids suffering of such disease, it was educational and brought awareness for Livents to share with the rest of our viewers. Hope this was educational for you and take care!

Riverkeeper Fishermen’s Ball 2011

Donna Karan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Susie Essman

Nicole Miller

James Lipton

Paul Gallay & Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trudie Styler, and Sting

Kennedy Family & Friends


Dylan Ratigan, host of MSNBC's The Dylan Ratigan Show with
Lisa Li, Executive Partner of Livents

Livents executive, Lisa Li attended the 2011 Riverkeeper Fishermen’s Ball at Chelsea Piers on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, to honor the environmental advocacy of President Bill Clinton, Trudie Styler, and Sting. The event was hosted by MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan. The evening featured award presentations by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and special musical performance by Rufus Wainwright. Funds raised will benefit Riverkeeper, New York’s clean water advocate. Some of the celebrity confirmed guests included: Susie Essman, Paul Gallay, Donna Karan, Kerry Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Bobby Kennedy III, James Lipton, Nicole Miller, and many more...

Riverkeeper has been on the front lines of major environmental issues for more than four decades, recently leading the charge to secure an energy future without the Indian Point nuclear power plant; and consistently working to ensure that every New Yorker has the right to clean, safe swimmable, drinkable, fishable water.

Riverkeeper is a member-supported, watchdog organization dedicated to defending the Hudson River and its tributaries and protecting the drinking water supply of nine million New York City and Hudson Valley residents. For more information, please visit www.riverkeeper.org

Ballet Hispanico Gala 2011

Livents gladly supports Ballet Hispanico Gala, 2011. The Gala was held at the extraordinary Palm Court of The Plaza hotel on April 11, 2011. Over 450 guests attended and raised a record-breaking over $1 million to support the Ballet Hispanico Company, School of Dance, and Education & Outreach programs. The Honorees of the spring Gala were Kate Lear,who was awarded for civic inspiration and Maria Manzano awarded for creative inspiration. Both women looked stunning.

Ballet Hispanico's Spring Gala will benefit the organization, particularly its dance education programs. Ballet Hispanico explores, preserves, and celebrates Latino culture through dance, art, and movement. Livents was honored to be a part of this spectacular event and looks forward to the growing success of Ballet Hispanico.