Forty-three-year-old Michael walked into the George Washington University Hospital Emergency Room complaining of chest pain. The Washington D.C. handyman had no health insurance but was not eligible for any financial assistance programs.
An Evening with Larry King and Cavalia
Los Angeles, CA (December 17, 2010) --- An Evening with Larry King and Cavalia, a fundraiser for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, set for Thursday, January 20, will celebrate the return of Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Horse and Human, to Los Angeles. That evening, Cavalia, a grand-scale spectacle created by Normand Latourelle, one of the founders of Canada’s famed Cirque du Soleil, will be performed in its entirety. This 2011 engagement of Cavalia, which begins the night before, January 19 with the press opening, will be performed under the White Big Top in downtown Burbank at 777 North Front Street.
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation (LKCF) was established in 1988 to provide funding for life-saving treatment for individuals who, due to limited means or no insurance, would otherwise be unable to receive the treatment and care they so desperately need. The Foundation works in conjunction with hospitals throughout the nation to ensure that such patients receive proper medical attention. Doctors performing these surgeries do so at no charge. Hospitals are compensated only for the materials used. Hearts are repaired, families are given another chance, and lives are saved.
It started in 1987, when King himself awoke in the Intensive Care Unit of a New York hospital after undergoing successful quintuple bypass heart surgery. For almost a year, his heart had been failing as a result of cardiovascular disease. Larry was lucky. His hospital bills were covered by insurance. Others are not so lucky. While Larry was recovering from his operation, he made a promise to himself to help others who may not be as lucky.
Larry King said, “A few years ago I saw Cavalia and thought it one of the most magnificent, unique, and uplifting shows ever – in which horses and humans come together in a rare display to celebrate our own humanity. I knew that we wanted to bring our supporters to a performance of this beautiful and inspiring show, which so communicates hope and renewal, that so matches my aspirations for our Foundation.”
Normand Latourelle, the creator of Cavalia said, “We are honored to be joining Larry King for a special evening to begin our return Los Angeles engagement. It feels natural that Cavalia, which after all is a celebration of life, should support the Larry King Cardiac Foundation and its mission to save lives.”
About Cavalia
Seen by more than 2.5 million people worldwide, Cavalia is a tribute to horses and a celebration of the relationship that horses and humans have enjoyed together. This multimedia extravaganza features more than 100 two- and four-legged artists, including beautiful horses of 12 breeds, riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and live musicians. It is this combination that sets the mood in the majestic White Big Top, the largest touring Big Top in the world.
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), Cavalia is the brainchild of Normand Latourelle who co-founded the Cirque du Soleil and has become renowned for producing popular events throughout the world. Cavalia has toured extensively in the U.S. and Europe. In the U.S., the show has visited 36 cities including New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami and Chicago, and multiple European countries including Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Follow Cavalia’s latest developments at www.twitter.com/cavalia or www.facebook.com/cavalia
About The Larry King Cardiac Foundation
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation is a non-profit organization funded from the proceeds of Mr. King’s books, speaking engagements, and from entertainment galas conducted in New York City, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The LKCF is affiliated with seven premier Cardiac Centers: Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, New York Presbyterian: The University Hospital of Columbia and Weill Cornell University Medical Center in New York, NY, St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, and The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. LKCF also works in conjunction with Venice Family Clinic in Venice, California.
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation has embraced an ambitious goal. We can, and we will, “Save a Heart a Day.” Our vital support network of physicians, hospitals, medical device companies and pharmaceutical companies have joined us in this landmark commitment to bring critical care to people who have simply run out of options. Saving lives, healing families, strengthening communities, one patient at a time … a heart a day.
TICKETS
Cavalia will take place under the White Big Top in downtown Burbank at 777 North Front Street.
Tickets for An Evening With Larry King and Cavalia, regular tickets for Cavalia, and information are available 1-866-999-8111 or by visiting www.cavalia.net.
SHOWTIMES
For a detailed list of show dates of the entire 2011 Los Angeles engagement and reservations call 1-866-999-8111 or visit www.cavalia.net
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Media contacts:
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