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SIMON SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS BOOK DEAL WITH MELISSA GILBERT
NEW YORK, May 21, 2008 – Simon Spotlight Entertainment (SSE), an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced today that it will publish a book by Melissa Gilbert. Best-known as Laura "half-pint" Ingalls on the series Little House on the Prairie, Melissa Gilbert has a permanent place in the hearts of women of all ages.
The currently-untitled book will feature behind-the-scene stories from her years on the Little House set as well as her time spent in Brat-Pack Hollywood, including her relationship with Rob Lowe (to whom she was engaged). Gilbert will discuss being an adopted child, the loss of her father at age 11, and her battle with both alcohol and failed relationships. But thanks to a great sense of humor, her resilience, and a fantastic support system, Gilbert has found happiness and stability in her life. Gilbert served as president of the Screen Actors Guild for two terms. She currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Children's Hospice and and Palliative Care Coalition, where she works directly with chronically and terminally ill children to provide them with care and comfort. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Bruce Boxleitner.
Melissa Gilbert said "I am writing this book to share the story of my life. Simply put, I have been very blessed but I have also been through difficult struggles and painful tragedies. My hope is that people with similar life experiences will find comfort in my story by realizing they are not alone."
Jennifer Bergstrom, Vice President and Publisher of SSE, said "Melissa Gilbert is funny, down-to-earth, and has an entertaining and inspiring tale to tell. Most importantly, it will be told with Melissa's great humor and warmth. I adore her and think readers will too."
Jennifer Bergstrom at SSE negotiated the deal with Dan Strone, CEO of Trident Media Group, which includes world rights. The book is scheduled for publication in Spring 2009.
National Hospice Foundation Gala and Awards - "A Red Carpet Affair," Award Recipients: Melissa Gilbert, Mary Fisher, and the inaugural Art Buchwald Spirit Award Friday, April 11, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Omni-Shoreham Hotel, Regency Ballroom, Washington, DC. Additional conference info available at http://www.nhpco.org/MLC2008 .
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Mar 19, 2008 09:29 ET
2008 National Hospice Foundation Gala to Recognize National and International Advocates
Inaugural Buchwald Spirit Award for Public Awareness to Be Presented
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - March 19, 2008) - The 2008 National Hospice Foundation Gala -- "A Red Carpet Affair" -- will be held on Friday, April 11, 2008, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This year's event will applaud some of the noted celebrities who have generously lent their influence to support hospice and palliative care at the local, national and international levels.
Bob Schieffer, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent and Moderator of Face the Nation, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
The evening will include a silent auction, dinner, and a post party with dancing and desserts, but the highlight of the event will be the special awards presentation.
-- Melissa Gilbert, actor, producer and pediatric care advocate, will accept the Humanitarian Leadership Award in recognition of her work on behalf of children facing life-limiting conditions. Ms. Gilbert is the board president of the Children's Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition and spokesperson for the Partnering for Children campaign launched by NHPCO, NHF and CHPCC in 2007. -- Mary Fisher, artist, author and an international champion who has cast a spotlight on the great need for compassionate hospice and palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa, will be honored with the Global Vision Award. -- NHF will present the inaugural Buchwald Spirit Award for Public Awareness to writer and director Steve Stockman and leading actor Julianne Nicholson for their work on the film "Two Weeks." The award is named in memory of the late humor columnist Art Buchwald, who became an outspoken advocate for hospice care during the last year of his life. "The opportunity to support and celebrate hospice and palliative care in the U.S. not only honors those in the hospice community who work so diligently on behalf of quality end-of-life care, but it provides the opportunity to salute dedicated individuals who through their personal efforts create awareness, increase understanding and promote care that is so important to people facing life-limiting illness," said J. Donald Schumacher, president of NHF.
Reservations for the black-tie gala are now being accepted, tickets range from $250 to $750. Table sponsorships are available starting at $5,000. For information, visit www.nationalhospicefoundation.org , or call 703/516-4928.