VELASQUEZ PRODUCTIONS AND MICHAEL KEITH TO PRESENT ATLANTA’S 1ST ANNUAL MEGA CELEBRITY CHARITY FASHION EVENT; MAKING HISTORY FOR COLLABORATIVE CAUSES’…
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MEGA CELEBRITY FUNDRAISER FOR “THE LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA” AND “HOPE TRANSITIONAL HOUSE INC.”
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ATLANTA, GA- Trinidad & Tobago Native, Sandra Velasquez of Velasquez Production and, Atlanta celebrity Native, Michael Keith of “I'M JUST SAYING” along with The Santiago Firm and One World Media Group, have joined forces to bring the largest celebrity charity fashion event; the like of which Atlanta has never seen, fusing upscale Urban with Hi level European designs, with just a splash of Caribbean flavor fashions.
Thanks to Michael Keith and Sandra Velasquez, Atlanta will be the launch for this annual LUPUS CHARITY and the HOPE TRANSITIONAL HOUSE, INC. event.
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Together, these two philanthropists’, Sandra and Michael, along with their business partners- “The Santiago Firm” and “One World Media Group”, will raise much needed funds for two organizations under one roof, for one night. The event will be held onMay 17, 2013 at Le Fais do-do (pronounced Fay Doh Doh) located at 1611 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd Atlanta, GA 30318. Doors will open at 7pm with a Red Carpet and Cocktail Hour followed by a whirl-wind celebrity Fashion Show at 8pm until 10pm.
The mega fashion event will consist of designs from New York, Africa, the Caribbean and the hottest of the hot of Atlanta celebrity’s urban wear and couture.
The event will boast International top Designers Sonia Noels, Matthew Cashe, with bridal fashions from Ivory Bridal & Formal and a host of other top designers who will be present to tout their exclusive wears on some of the world’s top models from across the globe, well as notable celebrities from the Atlanta area that will strut the runway with style.
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• Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body. Normally our immune system produces proteins called antibodies that protect the body from foreign substances, like bacteria and viruses. With lupus, your immune system cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and your body's healthy tissues and creates autoantibodies to attack and destroy healthy tissue. These autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body. No one knows what causes lupus. However, scientists believe that hormones, genetics and environment are all involved. Lupus is not contagious. Lupus is not like or related to cancer. Lupus is not like or related to HIV or AIDS. In the United States alone it is believed that at least 1.5 million people.
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• “Hope Transitional House, Inc.” a Non-Profit Organization for women and children who experience crisis. No matter the event, Domestic Abuse, the death of a love one or displacement by eviction or Fire, Hope Transitional House is here to help. As the founder of Velasquez Productions, Sandra Velasquez is that rising star in the fashion and entertainment industry. Proceeds from "Velasquez Production" benefit the HOPE TRANSITIONAL HOUSE, INC. foundation and its mission to assist Women and children ion crisis.
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A press conference was held, Wednesday May 15th hosted by Mojo's Motown Eatery in Atlanta’s West End where top models and up and coming inspired designers where all abuzz with the excitement that this mega event would bring.
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Michael Keith and partner Melinda Santiago
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Atlanta's top Couture Designers'
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Michael Keith- Columnist, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and founding member of R&B super group 112, Michael has partnered up with the Lupus Foundation to become an activist and advocate for lupus awareness. Influenced by his mentor Sean Diddy Combs, Michael's longtime dream of creating his own line of apparel has come to fruition. Michael's "I’m Just Saying" t-shirt line is set to launch in spring 2013. Michael and fellow members of 112 have reunited to promote a "For The Fans" Tour. Having traveled the world, Michael lends his international influence to his t-shirt line as well. Michael refers to his vision as "Rebel Rock Star". This term is derived from Michael's non-conformist fashion and "rebellious" sense of style, fusing skater boy, rock-star chic and urban hipster sensibilities, all, a radical departure from the norm of an R&B singer. This makes for T-shirts with a classic feel, yet a uniquely individual sentiment.
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Sandra Velasquez- Fashion Conductor, Film Producer/Director, brings to bear, an authentic nature that captures the essence of true fashion & ethereal beauty. Sandra is the daughter of an award winning designer and seamstress, Ellen Velasquez.
Sandra began singing at the age of 3 and has written and directed stage plays in Europe, the Caribbean and the United States during her time as a writer and director.
Sandra has mastered the art of makeup artistry and wardrobe stylist. By the age of 21, Sandra was called into the Ministry and has been a passionate servant for more than 24 years.
Sandra began modeling and conducting fashion shows in Europe since 1997. This hard working motivator is a true mentor and entrepreneur with a sincere love of the arts. This “changer of lives” is also the founder of “Hope Transitional House, Inc.”
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Velasquez Productions proudly supports the efforts of the Lupus Foundation and enters as a Sterling Silver Donor for this event.
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The event will host musical and dance performances and a presentation of awards.
Celebrity models hitting the runway touting top fashions will include: Erica Dixon, Dondria, KiddFlash, Blue Kimble, Reigndrop Lopes, Cori Sims, Nia Moore, Tarvoria and a host of others well-celebrated celebrities.
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Sponsor/Vendor opportunities are still available.
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