Hayden Panettiere and “Heroes” cast for “Autism Speaks”
April 9, 2009 by Grace
Hayden Panettiere and the rest of the “Heroes” cast have teamed up with the autism advocacy group “Autism Speaks” to sponsor a silent auction in behalf of the cause.
Hayden Panettiere working early at a production studios. Image: Pacific Coast News
Helping out in the first ever HEROES for Autism fundraiser will be emcee Rainn Wilson, and showcases Sheryl Crow, Greg Grunberg’s “Band from TV”, Private Practice star Amy Brenneman, and Dancing With The Stars’ Shawn Johnson and Cheryl Burke. The event will kick-off with a VIP cocktail reception and silent auction featuring art work designed and created by the cast and crew of HEROES, followed by the “Band from TV” concert, and a special performance by the series music composers Wendy and Lisa.
If you’re in the Hollywood area on April 19, be sure to check out this one-night concert event at the Avalon Hollywood, around 5:00pm. Tickets start at $70, and all proceeds benefit Autism Speaks.
To purchase tickets, or for more information regarding sponsorship opportunities contact Emma Petievich at 323-297-4757 epetievich@autismspeaks.org.
I have a little brother who is autistic, this is a ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL thing the cast is getting involved in!