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THE OPEN HEARTS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION

Actress Jane Seymour Hosts VIP-Studded Event to Honor Individuals Living with an Open Heart


LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2012 – The Open Hearts Foundation, a nonprofit charity established to bring the Open Heart Philosophy – which stands for selfless giving even in the face of adversity – into communities worldwide, announces its 2nd annual Open Hearts celebration in Malibu, Calif. on Saturday, April 21, 2012.


The event will be hosted at the private residence of award-winning actress, artist and philanthropist Jane Seymour and her husband, director, producer and writer, James Keach. At the event, the Open Hearts Foundation will recognize the achievements of various outstanding individuals, each with an inspiring story that exemplifies the Open Hearts Foundation’s mission. CNN’s Christi Paul will serve as the evening’s emcee.


"Living with an Open Heart allows you to overcome adversity and create something positive in your life. The Open Heart has become a universal symbol for giving and receiving love and represents the way that we should live our lives,” said Jane Seymour, a founding board member of the Open Hearts Foundation. “This philosophy reflects my mother’s advice and I’m truly humbled that so many people have found comfort and inspiration in my Open Heart symbol and philosophy."


The notable honorees receiving this year’s Open Heart Award, a signed limited-edition fine-art and high-polished bronze sculpture created by Jane Seymour depicting her original open heart icon design, will include individuals who live the Open Heart philosophy including:


  • Glen and Kim Campbell: Legendary country singer and five-time Grammy winner Glen Campbell announced last year that he was living with Alzheimer’s disease (www.alz.org). Since his diagnosis, he and his wife have used their story as a platform to help raise awareness for the disease that affects an estimated 5.1 million people worldwide. Campbell is currently touring on his “Goodbye Tour,” and was recently honored at the 54th annual GRAMMY Awards, receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • John and Roxanna Green: John and Roxanna Green established The Christina-Taylor Green Foundation (www.christina-taylorgreen.org) in memory of their daughter, who was tragically killed in the January 8, 2011 Tucson shooting associated with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. The Christina-Taylor Green Foundation is dedicated to honoring the life and memory of Christina-Taylor through charitable and educational projects that reflect and embody her interests, values and dreams.
  • Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete: Actress Holly Robinson Peete and her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, established the HollyRod Foundation (www.HollyRod.org) in honor of Holly’s late father Matt Robinson, who lost his battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The organization has since expanded its mission to raise awareness for autism, a developmental disorder their oldest son RJ was diagnosed with at the age of three. The HollyRod Foundation is dedicated to providing compassionate care to those living with Autism and Parkinson’s disease.
  • Kristi Yamaguchi: Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion, Kristi Yamaguchi, is one of the most popular and successful figure skaters of our time. Along with her many awards and accomplishments, Kristi is a member of the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame, World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the US Olympic Hall of Fame. In 1996, she founded the Always Dream Foundation dedicated to fundraising and supporting children’s charities. In 2008 Kristi became a Dancing with the Stars Champion and since has become a New York Times best-selling author, her children’s book Dream Big, Little Pig soared onto the bestseller list and remained there for multiple weeks. She is married to Stanley Cup Champion, Bret Hedican and together, they have two young daughters.

At last year’s Open Hearts Foundation inaugural event, four honorees were chosen to receive the first-ever Open Heart Award, including football legend Emmitt Smith and his wife Pat, Good Morning America anchor and breast cancer survivor Robin Roberts, quadriplegic and champion of the disabled Jesse Billauer of Life Rolls On and Susan Rizzo Vincent, founder of The Andréa Rizzo Foundation, which honors her daughter’s memory and passion for dance. Each of these individuals faced life’s challenges while empowering others along the way.


The Open Hearts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which provides funds to charitable organizations in the areas of Health, Arts, Education, Sports, and honors individuals that exemplify the Open Heart Philosophy in their service to others. To learn more about the Open Hearts Foundation, the honorees and its second annual celebration, visit www.openheartsfoundation.org.


For more information about the 2012 honorees and their established organizations, please visit the organizations’ websites:

Email - info@openheartsfoundation.org Phone - 323-252-2086