USA : Chubby Checker to hold Fashion Fusion for homeless children

January 25, 2008

Chubby Checker will headline the Valentino at Valenti spectacular to benefit homeless and foster children in San Diego County on Saturday April 12, 2008.

Valenti International is hosting the event that will raise money for "A Children's Village" in San Diego's East County, which will be a new home for more than 200 parentless children.

The April 12th event will feature a fashion show by world-renowned designer Valentino. The grounds of the Valenti International Estate and Saddle Club will be transformed into an elegant spring night of entertainment featuring entertainment by legendary rock headliner Chubby Checker, a collection of celebrities, culinary delights, magical music, live auction and a one-of-a-kind collection of Valentino fashion from Italy.

"Valenti International is opening its doors to the public for the first time in its history to benefit needy children here at home," says Irene Valenti, President and founder of Valenti International. "Designer Valentino will make this a once in a lifetime showcase of fashion, featuring its vintage clothing line."

A Children's Village is a project of Fr. Joe's Villages and will be located at the Flying A Ranch a 125-acre, pastoral setting surrounded by rolling hills and sweeping mountain views in beautiful east of San Diego.

Currently under development, the ranch will serve as home for neglected children where they can discover a world of sunrises and have room to play while receiving the guidance and caring they need to flourish.

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