Impact Nigeria Hollywood Gala

Join the elite of the entertainment, sports, business and legal worlds at the hottest venue in LA for an inspirational cause.

The GEANCO Foundation (www.geanco.org) is dedicated to transforming the lives of the poor and vulnerable in Africa.

GEANCO's Impact Nigeria red carpet gala will be co-chaired by NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon, ESPN's Marcellus Wiley, and Oscar-winning producer Mark Johnson ("Rain Man", "Breaking Bad", "The Notebook").

Enjoy this rare opportunity to mingle with celebrities and professional athletes in town for ESPN's ESPY Awards. Expected celebrity guests include: Bob Guiney (The Bachelor), Julius Thomas (Denver Broncos), Patrick Peterson (Arizona Cardinals), Joe Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), Glen "Big Baby" Davis (Clippers), DeSean Jackson (Washington Redskins), Antonio Gates (San Diego Chargers), Marcedes Lewis (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Chris Johnson (New York Jets).

VIPs at previous LA events include: Forest Whitaker, Djimon Hounsou, Ronnie Lott, Kimora Lee Simmons, Jaleel White (Steve Urkel from "Family Matters"), Judge Alex of "The Judge Alex Show", Shaun Robinson of "Access Hollywood" and Cedric the Entertainer.

Tuesday, July 15: 6:30pm - 9pm

6:30pm - 8pm

- Red carpet reception with complimentary gourmet soul food, signature cocktails and lively Nigerian music

- Silent auction of amazing signed sports and entertainment memorabilia, tickets and other items

8pm - 9pm

- Special presentation on GEANCO's work in Nigeria

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