FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CELEBRITY “VOICES ON POINT” IN SUPPORT OF LGBTQ STUDENTS

Concert & Dinner Benefiting Point Foundation Scholarships September 7, 2013 at Los Angeles’ Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

LOS ANGELES, August 9, 2013 ‐ Voices of acclaimed recording artists and stories from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students, will come together in a jubilant celebration at Voices On Point. The evening is a benefit for Point Foundation (Point), the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit.

As part of the September 7 concert and dinner, Point Foundation will honor songwriter, screenwriter, director and author Dean Pitchford with the Point Courage Award. Pitchford won an Academy Award® and Golden Globe® (for the song ), and has been nominated for multiple other awards. His songs - recorded by such artists as , , and - have sold over 70 million records. Performing at Voices On Point will be G.R.L and . Celebrity guests include Carmen Electra, Florence Henderson, Greg Louganis, Jeannie Mai and Wendie Malick. More performers and celebrities will be announced soon.

“The wellspring of creativity and altruistic energy that makes Dean Pitchford’s life so notable, are the qualities we encourage our Point Scholars to develop and share with the world,” said Jorge Valencia, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Point Foundation. “LGBTQ young people need to experience these kinds of inspiring stories, so that they can recognize their own potential. As much as society may be making progress toward equality, LGBTQ youth still face multiple hurdles that keep them from accessing and benefiting from a quality higher education.”

Participating in Voices On Point will be a number of Point’s 78 current scholars, as well as alumni, who will share with the audience their compelling stories of perseverance and success.

The pre-show reception begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner & concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.pointfoundation.org/vop. The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is located at 2024 Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles.

Presenting Sponsors: Audi, Wells Fargo. Premier Sponsor: Hilton Worldwide. Friend of Point: Grey Goose. Media Sponsors: Frontiers Magazine, The Advocate. For information on sponsor opportunities contact [email protected]

About Point Foundation: Point Foundation empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential – despite the obstacles often put before them – to make a significant impact on society. Since 2001, Point has invested more than $15 million in the education and support of Point Scholars. Point Foundation promotes change through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development and community service training. www.pointfoundation.org| facebook/pointfoundation | twitter/pointfoundation #VoicesOnPoint

Media Contacts: Stephanie Clark Eugene Patron, Point Foundation Edelman PR for Point Foundation (212) 512.7807 or (917) 501.5881 (323) 202-1029 [email protected] [email protected]

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