Robi Reed Sunshine Beyond Summer

Robi Reed Sunshine Beyond Summer

The 11th annual “Sunshine Beyond Summer” event was held on August 30, 2013 at the home of noted actor/stand-up comedian/singer/songwriter/musician and radio talk show host Jamie Foxx. Emmy Award-winning casting director and talent executive Robi Reed hosted what she calls “The Day Party With A Purpose” – a benefit for her Reed For Hope Foundation (RFHF, www.reedforhope.org), which raises awareness about life-threatening diseases like HIV.

Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Rosie Perez, Queen Latifah, Samuel L. Jackson and a host of other famous names owe much to the ability of Ms. Reed to place the right actor in the right role. Her awards and nominations attest to this. So when she sought an avenue to give back to the community, it was natural that she should call on these same individuals to assist in fund-raising for her organization. Each year the event is held on the property of one of her superstar contacts.

“PFHF’s mission is to improve the vitality of the global village by changing specific cultural attitudes about wellness, disease prevention and health disparities through the strategic implementation of messages that impact pop culture. The Foundation aims to inspire its friends, partners and communities to join in raising our collective voices on targeted health issues while bringing focus, action and hope to causes that enhance the quality of living for all.”

Notables in attendance included: Naturi Naughton (Regina King’s “Let the Church Say Amen”), Glynn Turman, Cynthia McWilliams (Real Husbands of Hollywood), Kerri, Malika and Eric Beal, Carlos McCullers, Melissa Donaldson (Walgreen’s Co.), Jeff Davis, Shelly O’Neill, Steve Burt, Tisha French, Dorn and Nickey Reed, Ernestine and Arthur Reed (Ms. Reed’s parents), Eva Marcille, Kevin McCall, singer Keri Hilson, Rolanda Walls, Margaret Avery, Tami Mac, Don B. Welch, Vanessa Bell Callaway, Keith Robinson, and John Thurman.

Thanks go to the generous sponsors: kessagency, OraQuick, Nike, Red Bull, Walgreen’s, Bling H20, LoveHealty.org, Padrino Tequila and Wings Limousine.