Congratulations to George Lopez for receiving the "Celebrities Making a Difference Award" for 2016 National Philanthropy Day! We cannot thank you enough for all you do for our kidney kids. What a tremendous honor from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and The Painted Turtle!
George Pays a Visit to Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City
Thank you to George Lopez for spending time with #kidneypatients, doctor and nurses OU Medicine Children's Hospital. What a great time and give it up for these Kidney Warriors!
Bonding with Rescue Pup Owen
George Lopez met his 1-year-old Chihuahua Owen when he was hosting the World Dog Awards. “I was looking for a dog, but not really looking looking,” Lopez, 55, tells People. “Then I held him, and I said, 'Hey, maybe this might be the dog for me." Big thanks to adoption service Wags and Walks for uniting the two!
Camp Day
What an exciting day at kidney camp! Special thanks to George Lopez and the entire team at The Painted Turtle!
George Lopez Master of Ceremonies - Playboy Jazz Festival
Celebrating its 38th year, the LA Phil presents the 38th annual Playboy Jazz Festival June 11 and 12 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA. George Lopez will serve as the event's Master of Ceremonies. For tickets and lines up visit: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/playboyjazz
Father's Day Auction
Father's Day is just around the corner and we have a few ideas that will make dad happy. Click here to see concert tickets, sports memorabilia and more at Charitybuzz.com
Bid to Create Your own Private Jet Experience
We've partnered with JetSmarter to auction off a year JetSmarter membership through Charitybuzz. JetSmarter is the fastest growing private jet club in the world and it's changing the way people fly by offering the world’s largest private jet marketplace and unprecedented membership services.
First Class Redefined
JetSmarter is a mobile app that seamlessly connects travelers to private jets at attractive fares worldwide, in real time. JetSmarter democratizes the private aviation industry by reducing the entry price for consumers and increasing demand for air carriers.
9th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic Shatters Records
A WONDERFUL DAY FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Special thanks to George Lopez, Roland Martin, Michael G. Wilson, Tom Maxwell, Stacey and Larry Kohl and all of our wonderful board members, sponsors, celebrities, vendors and amazing volunteers, we raised a record-breaking $650,000 (and counting) for our Kidney Kids during the 9th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic.
Journey to the Himalayas or WIN an autographed Eddie Van Halen Guitar
HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR OUR KIDNEY KIDS
We are teaming up with Charitybuzz once again to host a wonderful online auction and help raise funds for our Kidney Kids. All proceeds benefit the George Lopez Foundation and our programs.
The mission of the George Lopez Foundation is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children, adults and military families confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease and organ donation. Start bidding online today for great packages, one-of-a-kind experiences and memorabilia to add to your collection.
AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
Kids can now take the field with 4 Lexus Dugout Club tickets to a LA Dodgers Home Game, preferred parking pass & access to the climate-controlled Lexus Dugout Club.
You and a guest will enjoy a fantastic & life-changing 10-Day Trek in the Himalayas with world explorer Johan Ernst Nilson, who will personally guide you through this unique trip.
This beautiful EVH Striped Series Electric Guitar in red with black stripes is signed by Eddie Van Halen himself plus other signed Van Halen memorabilia to add to your stellar collection.
MORE AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
Escape from the mainland for a while on a luxury Hawaiian vacation. Enjoy a 4-night stay in an Ocean View Room at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. This also includes 2 rounds of golf on the Gold or Emerald Wailea Golf Course.
Enjoy Two Tickets to 5 Opening Night performances in the Gil Cates Theater at The Geffen Playhouse in 2016. Each Opening Night includes: complimentary valet, a pre-show cocktail reception and a post-show cast party. Celebrate the arts!
Colores Chingones Limited Edition Print
Get one of 25 beautiful, limited edition 12" x 18" prints by photographer Art Meza (@chicano_soul) and signed by George Lopez. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity and 25% of all proceeds will be donated to our foundation.
Each was printed using archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag fine art paper. Super high quality. Nothing but the best for the artists. If you are interested in purchasing one of these great prints by Art Meza, please contact him directly through his website: CHICANOSOUL.NET
Don't miss out and help our kidney kids!
Art "Chicano Soul" Meza is a photographer born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He infuses elements of his daily surroundings, love for classic car and lowrider culture and pride of his Chicano upbringing to produce images with what he calls "Chicano Soul". You can find over 50 of those images in his new book, Lowriting. Having been diagnosed with PKD as a kid and having a dad who spent years on dialysis waiting for a kidney transplant, Meza knows how important it is to raise awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.