By April MacIntyre Mar 1, 2007, 19:57 GMT
Iconic CNN host and longtime reporter Larry King will receive the True Grit Award at the 22nd annual Odyssey Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The fundraising event will benefit the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) at Saint John's Health Center.
The Odyssey Ball will take place Saturday evening, April 14th will be hostedby acclaimed children's book author and actress, Jamie Lee Curtis.
"Larry King epitomizes the strengths and qualities that characterized myfather, and for which the 'True Grit Award' was created - uncompromisingintegrity and a commitment to the values of our great country," said PatrickWayne, Chairman of the Board of the John Wayne Cancer Institute.
"Larry is a committed family man, a tireless advocate for quality healthcare and education, and a legendary media personality whose 50-year careerwill have a lasting impact for generations to come. How fitting that in2007, as we commemorate the centennial of my dad's birth, we also paytribute to another great American, Larry King, with this award."
The recipient of last year's True Grit Award was former First Lady, NancyReagan.
According to publicist Jane Ayer, The John Wayne Cancer Institute was founded by the Wayne family in 1981 to honor the wishes of the beloved actor, who succumbed to stomach cancer in 1979, and to create a lasting legacy that would benefit people the world over.
This year's Odyssey Ball also will recognize Joyce Green, Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Institute, with a Special Service Award, affectionately called The Duke, which is presented annually to an individual who has made extraordinary and lasting contributions in the fight against cancer, or has demonstrated their humanitarian spirit within the community. Past recipients include Kirk Douglas and Merv Griffin, among other philanthropists and activists.
Those interested in attending the event or supporting the Institute's fundraising efforts may visit: www.jwci.org or phone the Auxiliary Information Line at: 310.829.8324.
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alMar 1st, 2007 - 20:23:00
along with a years supply of depends
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SP4: It should be called The softball awardMar 2nd, 2007 - 05:14:22
...for all the frickin softballs he throws his liberal buddies.
bilMar 2nd, 2007 - 12:48:46
your right sp4 death to all liberals
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