WHAT: Mathew and Tina Knowles will receive the esteemed National PTA
Commitment to America's Children Award for their work across the
country on behalf of families and children in need. The award
presentation will take place during National PTA's Commitment to
America's Children Gala. The event will feature a special
performance by recording artist CeCe Peniston.
WHERE: Palmer House Hilton Hotel; 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago
WHEN: Thursday, October 30
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards
WHO: Hundreds of education, business and community leaders from across
the country will gather in Chicago to honor this year's recipients,
as well as reaffirm their commitment to America's children.
VIPs include:
-- Mathew Knowles -- a record executive and manager from Etowah
County, Alabama. He is the father and manager of R&B star
Beyoncé Knowles and her sister Solange Knowles.
-- Tina Knowles -- a fashion designer for her House of Deréon
brand. She served as the designer of costumes for her
daughter's musical group, Destiny's Child.
-- CeCe Peniston -- a multi-platinum recording artist and
Billboard star. Her long-line of hits features numerous #1 dance
songs, including: "Finally"; "Keep on Walkin'"; and
"Hit By Love."
NOTE: Available for in-studio interviews prior to event.
-- Byron Garrett -- National PTA's recently appointed and
first-ever male, African-American Chief Executive Officer.
-- PTA National Board of Directors -- The elected Board of
Directors from PTA's across the country direct the
organization's efforts in child education, health, and welfare
of children and youth.
WHY: Mathew and Tina Knowles, along with their daughters Beyoncé and
Solange and Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland, as well as in
conjunction with St. John's Church, are passionate about helping
the homeless and youth. Their combined efforts to help families
and children include:
-- Building The Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth in Houston;
-- Establishing The Survivor Foundation;
-- Establishing the Knowles-Rowland Temenos Place Apartments in
Houston;
-- Launching The Beyoncé Experience Tour Food Drive in the United
States and a Beyoncé Experience Global Food Drive around the
world to help;
-- Donating to numerous nonprofit organizations throughout the
world.
MEDIA RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY ADMITTANCE.
TO REQUEST INTERVIEWS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact James Martinez; National PTA Media Relations Manager
Phone: 312-670-6782, ext. 325; Cell: 773-339-4533;
E-mail: jmartinez@pta.org.
About PTA
As the nation's largest volunteer parent organization, PTA comprises more
than 5 million members, including parents, students, educators, school
administrators, and business and community leaders. With more than 25,000
local units, PTA flourishes in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the
U.S. Virgin Islands, and Department of Defense schools in Europe and the
Pacific. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Membership
in PTA is open to anyone who is concerned about the education, health, and
welfare of children and youth.
To view a media-rich version of this release, go to:
http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2008/pta_102008/index.html.
Contact Information: Contact: James Martinez National PTA Media Relations Manager Phone: 312-670-6782, ext. 325 Cell: 773-339-4533 E-mail: