REDORBIT — Los Angeles Children’s Hospital — announced today that the 2nd annual Noche de Ninos Gala, will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 7, 2006. It is a star-studded, multi-cultural celebration honoring individuals who make a difference in the lives of children around the world.
Johnny Depp will be recognized for his many charitable contributions and presented with the Noche de Ninos “Courage to Care” Award for philanthropic excellence. It will be presented to him by 2004 honoree, Jennifer Lopez.
“This year’s honorees truly represent Childrens Hospital Los Angeles — Johnny Depp embodies the very spirit of the ‘Courage to Care’ Award — he puts smiles on the faces of thousands of children through his great work on film, and his longtime private advocacy of children and children’s charities is nothing short of inspirational,” says event gala organizer and creator Giselle Fernandez-Farrand.