The Help Group ... because every child deserves a great future FALL 2010 EARLY EDUCATION WING OPENS DOUG HERZOG, JASON & AT THE HELP GROUP’S KATHLEEN KATIMS TO BE HONORED AT NEW AUTISM CENTER THE 2010 TEDDY BEAR BALL e are pleased to announce that The Help Group’s DOUG HERZOG JASON & KATHLEEN KATIMS new autism center and campus, located in Sherman W Oaks, opened its early education day school wing t its Teddy Bear Ball on Monday, December 6th, 2010, on Monday, November 8th. The Help Group will honor three outstanding A individuals. Doug Herzog, President of MTV Networks In addition to the day school, other major components of the Entertainment Group, will receive the Help Humanitarian Award campus include: an Intervention Center; a Research, Training & in recognition of his far-reaching humanitarian achievements, Conference Center; and a Theater & Arts Complex, which will including Comedy Central’s Night of Too Many Stars: An open in January. Overbooked Concert for Autism Education . Jason Katims, executive producer and head writer of the TV show Parenthood , who has contributed greatly to autism awareness, and Kathleen Katims, parent advocate in support of children with autism and their families, will receive the Champion for Children Award . This year’s Gala Chairs are Peter Berg, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Judy McGrath and Ken Solomon. This new campus provides the Doug Herzog is a highly respected veteran of additional facility infrastructure that the entertainment industry with an impressive enables The Help Group to offer the continued on page 3 most comprehensive, innovative and seamless system of autism spectrum disorders programs and services in the United States. “Deck the Walls” A special edition of HelpLine will be published in February featuring all of for the exciting news of the opening, The Help Group Children along with a big thank you to all of at your local those who helped to make our new campus a reality. There’s Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf much to share with you as we open these new doors of opportunity to children with autism and their families. this holiday season! see story on page 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Gary H. Carmona A MESSAGE TO Bruce Berman Chairman of the Board Hon. Howard & Janice Berman Dr. Barbara Firestone OUR FRIENDS Carole Black President & CEO Amy Brenneman & Brad Silberling Susan Berk Dear Friends, Bruce C. Corwin Director Ann & Dick Costello As the holiday season approaches, we are pleased to share our Susanne & Greg Daniels Robert Dorman newest edition of HelpLine with you! Director Suzanne & Robert Davidow Hon. Gray & Sharon Davis Dr. David Firestone It is wonderful to be able to report to you that the early education Jane & Michael Eisner Director day school wing of our new autism center/campus recently Mel Elias opened. This state-of-the-art campus also includes an interven - Perry Katz Elizabeth & Lee Gabler Director tion center, research & training center and a theater & performing Ann & Jim Gianopulos arts complex that will be officially opening in January. Please look Dr. Martin Lasky Dr. Nancy & Jonathan Glaser Director for our special edition of HelpLine in February highlighting our Barbara & Brian Goldner new campus. Jerrold Monkarsh Brian Grazer Executive Vice Pres/Chair Elect Throughout these pages, you can glimpse at a sampling of The Help Hon. Wendy Greuel Joy Monkarsh Group’s wide range of programs & services and special events. And, & Dean Schramm Secretary you can read about the amazing organizations and individuals who Sandy Grushow Barry N. Nagoshiner, CPA do so much to help build brighter futures for the kids. Amy & Andy Heyward Vice Chair & CFO Quincy Jones Ronnie & Michael Kassan Judd Swarzman The African proverb that says it takes a village to raise a child is so Director true. We are immensely grateful for the special village that our Susan & Brian Kennedy board of directors, administration, governmental colleagues, Carol & Arnie Kleiner Howard Tenenbaum Stephanie & Stuart Liner Director philanthropic friends and volunteers have created for the children, adolescents & young adults we serve and their families. Margaret Loesch Richard M. Zelle Michael Marino Director Best wishes for a very happy holiday season! Marlee Matlin Max Mayer CIRCLE OF FRIENDS BOARD Gary H. Carmona ~ Dr. Barbara Firestone Jamie & Chris McGurk Ron Meyer Dick Costello Wendy & Barry M. Meyer Mel Elias Lori & Michael Milken Jonathan Glaser Lowell Milken Sandy Grushow CONTENTS Sandra Milken Chris McGurk Steve Mosko Early Education Wing Opens at the New Autism Center....................cover Jamie McGurk Dawn Ostroff 2010 Teddy Bear Ball Honorees.............................................................cover Jerrold Monkarsh Hon. Richard J. Riordan “Deck the Walls” at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®.................................pg 3 Joy Monkarsh Nadine & Fredric D. Rosen Frederic D. Rosen 19th Annual Golf Classic...........................................................................pg 4 Ande & Bruce Rosenblum Cheryl & Haim Saban Nadine Rosen Hasbro Boundless Playground at the New Autism Center...................pg 5 Sonia & David Salzman Teddy Bear Tea ~ An Affair of the Heart.................................................pg 6 Bruce Rosenblum Ellen & Richard Sandler David Salzman ADVANCE LA Transition Program...........................................................pg 7 Debbie & Sunny Sassoon Sunny Sassoon Silver Lining ~ New Resale Boutique.......................................................pg 7 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Ken Solomon The Help Group – UCLA Research Alliance.............................................pg 8 & First Lady Maria Shriver Stacy & Jesse Sharf Anne Sweeney Summit 2010 Convenes Leading Experts................................................pg 9 Howard Tenenbaum Hon. Brad & Lisa Sherman 13th Annual Teddy Bear Ball...................................................................pg 10 Stacey Snider Bangladeshi College Student Visits The Help Group...........................pg 12 Lissa & Ken Solomon EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION Summit View School Graduate...............................................................pg 12 Anne Sweeney & Philip H. Miller Nancy Tellem Dr. Barbara Firestone “Kids Like Me” Day Camps.....................................................................pg 13 Steve Tisch President & CEO The Help Group Hosts “Excellence in Employment Awards”.............pg 14 Kathy & Charles P. Toppino Dr. Susan Berman 2010 Autism Awareness Month Campaign Partners.............................pg 15 Mary & Bill Urquhart Chief Operating Officer Gelson’s Raises Funds & Awareness......................................................pg 15 Claire & D. Michael Tom Komp “Through Our Eyes: A Celebration of Young Artists”..........................pg 15 Van Konynenburg Senior Vice President Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Classroom Sponsorships.........................................................................Pg 17 Michael Love Jerry Weintraub Senior Vice President Milken Festival for Youth Kick Off .........................................................Pg 17 Hon. Jack Weiss & Leslie Kautz John Farrimond “Love Where You Live” Shopping Benefit............................................Pg 17 Hon. Zev & Barbara Yaroslavsky Vice President Barbara & Stanley Zax H elpLine 3 TEDDY BEAR BALL - continued from cover GALA CHAIRS Peter Berg Brian Grazer Ron Howard Judy McGrath Ken Solomon track record of major television successes. In 2006, he was named and Roswell , and as an executive story editor on My So-Called president of the newly formed MTV Networks Entertainment Life . Kathleen Katims has dedicated herself to creating a bright Group. He has overseen a multi-platform portfolio of brands future for her 14-year-old son Sawyer, who attends The Help featuring Comedy Central, Spike TV and TV Land while working at Group’s Village Glen School. She is passionate about building MTV. Under his leadership, Comedy Central launched a major understanding and awareness of autism in the community. As humanitarian effort, Night of Too Many Stars . This biennial event, parents, Kathleen and Jason have decided to speak openly and hosted by The Daily Show ’s Jon Stewart, gathers the nation’s candidly about their family’s experiences. In Parenthood , one of leading comedians for a night of stand-up comedy to support the storylines focuses on a couple raising a son with Asperger’s autism education. The Help Group is proud to be one of the Disorder. Using their personal experiences as a touchstone, recipient organizations of this year’s efforts. Parenthood provides insight into the very real struggles and triumphs of families facing the challenges of autism spectrum Jason Katims is a prolific producer, writer and playwright. Widely disorders. recognized for his highly acclaimed NBC series, Parenthood , Jason is also the executive producer and head writer of the The Teddy Bear Ball will begin with a 6:30 pm cocktail reception. Emmy-award winning Friday Night Lights , for which he has The dinner program and live auction will follow. Always a highlight received numerous accolades, including a Peabody Award and of this special evening, The Help Group Children’s Choir will perform the Humanitas Prize. He has also served as the executive along with celebrity friends. Please join us at The Teddy Bear Ball producer on multiple television series, including Boston Public to celebrate the holiday season for the benefit of the children! For reservations and information, please contact