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NICOLE RICHIE
AND JOEL MADDEN HOST SURPRISE BABY SHOWER
FOR MOTHERS-TO-BE AT THE LOS ANGELES FREE CLINIC
TO LAUNCH RICHIE-MADDEN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
Los Angeles (December 3, 2007) –
Hoping to turn the cameras from the glitter of celebrity to
the all-too-real challenges of those in need, Nicole Richie
and Joel Madden today hosted a surprise baby shower
for dozens of disadvantaged mothers-to-be at
the Los Angeles Free Clinic, marking the official launch of
the Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation (RMCF). With
their first child due in January, the couple announced the
Foundation during their own baby shower on November 18, where
attendees were encouraged to give to the Foundation in lieu
of gifts.
Richie and Madden recently toured the Hollywood-based
Free Clinic and were inspired by its mission and impact. “We’ve
had opportunities and know that we’re very blessed,”
said Madden. “With the launch of the Foundation and
today’s event, we’re just trying to help out some
other young couples, and the Los Angeles Free Clinic –
which provides healthcare, pre-natal care and job opportunities
for free – is the most amazing place I’ve ever
seen.”
“We want our child to grow up with the value of sharing
and to inspire generosity in others,” said Richie. “We
hope our access to the media will help us change focus from
the trivialities of our lives to more meaningful issues.”
For the Foundation’s maiden event, 100 “Mom-to-Be”
kits were created for expectant mothers in attendance. They
consisted of such new products as cribs, monitors, strollers,
blankets, bottles, high chairs, tubs, diapers, diaper bags,
creams, bouncers, baby carriers/slings, car seats, apparel,
books, organic cleaning products and more. Over $150,000 in
gift items were donated by event sponsor BabyCenter™
and other sponsors including Aden + Anais, Baby Bjorn, Baby2Baby,
Bella B Natural Bodycare, Bon Bebe, Boppy, BurpCatcher, Dorel
Juvenile Group USA, Fisher-Price, FunTastic Media, Graco,
Happy Baby Video, Jakebaby, JC Penney, Kee-Ka, Kiddopotamus,
LA Diaper Drive, Mini Boden, Nature’s, Baby Organics,
Nature's Baby Organics, Nesting.com, Oopa Baby, Sandra Magsamen,
Shaklee, Simmons Kids, The Bumble Collection, Ubi Baby and
Wilshire Limousine.
The Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation is dedicated
to bringing meaningful opportunities to children in all corners
of the globe, while also striving to bring light and laughter
into their lives through unique entertainment and special
events. The Foundation, which will create and will seek support
through corporate philanthropy and other fundraising efforts.
While providing direct assistance to those in need, its broader
mission is to raise awareness of systemic issues such as health
care, nutrition and education as they impact disadvantaged
children and families in the U.S. and worldwide.
The Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation was established
as a donor-advised fund under the umbrella of the Tides Foundation
(www.tidesfoundation.org).
http://richiemaddenfoundation.org/sponsors
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