The George Lopez Foundation was invited by Facebook to kick off their Global Causes Program to raise awareness about Kidney Disease and Organ Donation. George had the unique opportunity to share his experience going through a failing kidney, getting a kidney transplant and how he decided to raise awareness through his foundation.
During the month of March, we will release one video each week sharing George's personal story with Kidney Disease. Watch the series below.
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Lopez, a half hour comedy starring and executive produced by renowned stand-up comedian and actor George Lopez will premiere on TV Land in 2016. John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky (“Silicon Valley,” “King Of The Hill”) will write and executive produce the series. Also executive producing are Michael Rotenberg (“It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia”) of 3 Arts Entertainment and Troy Miller (“Arrested Development”), who is producing the show via Dakota Pictures.
The foundation recently partnered with Facebook and Instagram to launch their Global Causes Day. We were one of the few selected non-profits invited to Facebook HQ to kick of Global Causes Program to raise awareness about Kidney Disease and Organ Donation. George had the unique opportunity to share his experience going through a failing kidney, the process of getting a kidney and how he decided to affect change through his foundation.
Facebook employees were able to hear George's story firsthand and connect with other employees that share a passion for the same cause. Check out George's first go LIVE video at Facebook HQ.
At Kidney Week 2015, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) presented the President's Medal to award-winning actor, comedian and philanthropist George Lopez. A kidney transplant recipient, Mr. Lopez is being recognized for his leadership in raising awareness of kidney health issues and his dedication to improving the lives of those burdened by kidney diseases, through the work of the George Lopez Foundation.
Click here to learn more about the society’s highest civilian honor at ASN Kidney Week.
Bid now for a very unique opportunity to have Willie write a personal message to you on a Gibson Les Paul LG-2 Acoustic Guitar.
Grab one of our Limited Edition 18k Solid Yellow Gold Golf Putter with .50ct black diamond and ostrich grip, signed by George Lopez.
Enjoy two tickets to LA Greek Theatre show to see Slightly Stoopid plus score a meet & greet and photographs with the band and an autographed Fender Esquire Electric Guitar!
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU!
Thank you to our amazing board members and sponsors for making the 8th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic a record-breaking success, raising $615,000 and counting. Pictured left to right: Anna Shay, Jason Small, Scott Wood, Ken Corday, Michael Wilson, Tom Maxwell, Linda Small, Roy Grinberg, Larry and Stacey Kohl, George Lopez, Anthony Anderson, Elizabeth Rusnak, Todd & Shelly Leveridge, Roland Martin and our amazing kidney kids!
We would also like to thank our generous vendors that provided fantastic services on the course and the incredible volunteers who made this event happen. If you weren't able to attend, you can still support the foundation by visiting our online auction at:
Charitybuzz.com/GeorgeLopezFoundation Online auction ends May 12.
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.
Help raise funds for our Kidney Kids. All proceeds benefit the George Lopez Foundation.
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We're happy to report the 8th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic is sold out. The golf tournament is presented by Sabra Salsa, Healthcare Highways, ACIUS, Whiskey Barrel Records, Rusnak and Audi.
