(Mission Viejo) – Notable charities LovEchoes and The Salvation Army were on-hand to kick off this holiday season for children with “Christmas is Joy”. It was a highly anticipated event honoring and celebrating the joy of Christmas with children and their families with celebrities, musicians, delicious food and some of this year’s most sought after gifts hosted by Benev Skincare Company and produced by Joyce Chow, MB Enterprises and Holly Davidson, Spectra Consulting.
Two time consecutive Emmy® winner Vincent De Paul and Kate Linder (“Young and the Restless”) hosted the music variety program performed to over 40 children and their families. Children were selected from families that lost their homes in the Escondido fires, shattered families, single parent homes and others that are less fortunate and have had a difficult time making ends meet.
The program featured traditional carolers and original holiday music with special appearance from Santa & Mrs. Claus and her elves courtesy of Creative Parties for Kids of Mission Viejo and internet sensation Conrad the Unicorn of Pop! Designs & Creations. Musical entertainment was by singers Anthony Sobak, Will Ovid, Joell Posey Grager (Miss Seattle 2016), Shannan Rene Parks, Laci Kay, Vincent De Paul (Beverly Hills Christmas 1 and 2), Brandon Tyler Russell (Beverly Hills Christmas 1 and 2) joined by singers Amber Martinez (Ms United Nations Globe 2016/7), Dustin Quick (Blood Relatives, A Mini Movie), John Michael Capaldi (celebrity psychic) and Jordan Fry (Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) and the Classic Carolers Jenny C. Jones, Jonas Sills, Kimberly Anne Tiongco and Shawn Taylor. Musical artists accompanying were bassist Ramin Abrams, keyboardist Michael Williams, and violinist Lindsay Deutch. Additional celebrity and VIP guests include Anthony Begonia (Director of Entertainment Industry Relations, The Salvation Army), Clinton Wallace (Photomundo International) Davis Desmond (Fresh Off the Boat, Modern Family), Justin Tinucci (Netflix’s Lady Dynamite), Liz Kelly (Goody Awards founder/CEO), recording artist Matthieu Jean-Pierre (Killing Lazarus, Spies in Training), Rowell Rules (Family Travel & Fitness Bloggers), Sarah Kay Jolly (Unredeemable), Erin Rowell (Celebrity Fitness Blogger) Steve Cederquist (Flip or Flop).
Special guest internet sensation Conrad the Unicorn danced to “Deck the Halls” and Anthony Netto, founder of Stand Up and and Play Foundation shared how they are changing the lives of veterans by giving them freedom with a Paramobile. Moonstar Beauty with celebrity makeup artist CEO Jade Martinez did added sparkle to the children’s faces.
New comer Erin Rowell – Celebrity Trainer, Lifestyle and Fitness blogger supported and shared how celebrities can stay fit while enjoying the treats the season. Erin stated “You don’t have to give up on all your favorite foods during the holiday season, it is about moderation and a targeted workout routine.”
Children in attendance received exciting gifts such as Pia Technology’s Cube-Tastic 3-D Puzzle, Mogul Middle School Dolls, Level Naturals Bath and Body products, Giant Microbes Plush Organisms, Roadkill Ranches emoji plush toys and generous gift cards from Walmart, and Chick Fil-A .
The “Christmas is Joy Luncheon was catered by BC Cafe in Murrieta, CA with Christmas desserts from Gemma Touchstone, lifestyle author and editor of Party Style Magazine. Other holiday sweets provided by Beverly Hills Beignet, Les Beaux Chocolats, So Delicious, and Spruce 0132 of Los Angeles and beverages by Hint Water.
Special thanks to Holly Davidson of Spectra Consulting, Joyce Chow of MB Enterprises and Gemma Touchstone of Social Colony – SOCO SUCCESS ACADEMY for their tremendous organization and efforts.
BENEV is committed to serving medical skin care professionals around the world by developing scientifically advanced, effective solutions that promote optimum skin health. Using the latest scientific research and highest-quality ingredients, our scientists develop innovative products that are inspired by the natural biological processes that occur in healthy, young skin. All BENEV products are developed in our FDA-registered drug manufacturing facility with stringent quality controls to ensure safety, stability, and efficacy.
LovEchoes, an established 501c3 is dedicated to creating an alternative to advertising with a synergetic philanthropic outcome. Through LovEchoes web catalyst, companies, charities and faith based volunteer organizations find a place to contribute to the greater good; while receiving the benefits of aligning themselves with powerful media channels, networks, and news platforms, that create far more impressions per dollar than traditional advertising. This effect is perpetuated through the lasting effects of the charitable impact.
The Salvation Army is serving more people than ever before. We are already seeing large increases in the number of Americans seeking the basic necessities of life- food, shelter and warmth. Approximately 30 million people received help from The Salvation Army last year. The Salvation Army provides support for adults through adult rehabilitation, Veterans Affairs services, prison ministries, elderly services, combating human trafficking, missing persons. Support for families is through hunger relief, housing and homeless services, Christmas assistance, youth caps and recreation, Kroc centers plus emergency disaster services.