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| For Immediate Release
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Contact: Joel Szabat
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| August 23, 2000
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916/421-9980 or email JoeISz@aol.com
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Media Advisory
World Renowned Martial Arts Expert Makes Unprecedented
Sacramento Appearance
International Movie Star Jackie Chan
Leaps into Action for Asian Pacific American
Youth Leadership Fundraiser
| What: |
Actor to highlight the Annual International Leadership Awards dinner
co-sponsored by the International Leadership Foundation (ILF) and California
Chinese E-Resources, a non-profit corporation linking the local Asian American
community via the internet. |
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| Why: |
The event will raise funds to provide scholarships for Asian Pacific
American youth to serve internships in public service and international
affairs. Currently, the ILF sponsors six college students working as summer
interns at the State Capitol. |
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Jackie Chan will present a special courage award on behalf of the ILF
to Lina Li, a young actress who is in Sacramento recovering from serious
burns from a fire during a performance in her native China. |
| Who: |
Jackie Chan, star of Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon and other top-grossing
movies; he will receive lifetime achievement honor and awards from City
of Sacramento and State of California recognizing him as an "International
Ambassador of Goodwill" for inspiring Asian Pacific American youth Jimmie
Yee, Sacramento Mayor, Event Honorary Chair Bill Jones, California Secretary
of State, Keynote Speaker David Lee, University of California Regent C.C.
Yin, Northern California McDonalds Restaurants' Proprietor Frank Fat family,
members of late, great restaurateur & Asian Pacific Islander Community
trailblazer |
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| When: |
Thursday, September 21,6 p.m.
Jackie Chan media availability 6-6:30 p.m. in xx room.
Contact Joel Szabat at 916/421-9980 to arrange interview times, first
come-first serve basis. |
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| Where: |
Hyatt Regency Hotel, XX Room 1209 L Street, Sacramento |
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| Seating: |
Tickets are on sale now starting at $100.
Call 916/683-9368 or email Joel Szabat for information. |
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