(New York, NY) (June 28, 2012) – Edeyo Foundation founder Unik Ernest welcomed over 200 guests to his birthday celebration and 5^thAnnual Gives Hope Ball at The DL on Wednesday, June 27^th.  The night, hosted by Kelly KillorenBensimon and Boris Kodjoe, raised much needed funds to improve the future of children in Haiti by rebuilding schools and providing students with a safe learning environment, as well as healthy food and water on a daily basis. Kelly KillorenBensimon was presented with the Edeyo Humanitarian Award for your endeavors and Nigel Barker was presented with the EdeyoHope Award for his humanitarian efforts and documentary work exposing
the conditions in Haiti.

 

Guests, including Consul General to Haiti Charles Forbin, Tyson Beckford, Cara Castronuova of The Biggest Loser, Harper Dimmerman, Tracy Stern, Leesa Rowland, Larry Wohl, Cassandra Seidenfeld and Jason Binn, enjoyed cocktails by Medea Vodka, Avion Tequila, Voss water, Radeberger, and Veev, hors d'oeuvres, a live and silent
auction and music by Etienne Deyans.

In June 2007, Unik Ernest decided to utilize
his birthday to give back. In lieu of gifts, he encouraged guests to dig into their pockets and donate towards a
 greater cause. This year marked his Edeyo Foundation’s
5th Anniversary and keeping with tradition, this birthday party for both Edeyo and Unik Ernest, carried
the same ritual.

 The evening raised much-needed funds for the Edeyo Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the future for children in Haiti through education.

For more information please contact Marie Assante at
R. Couri Hay Creative Public Relations,
212-580-0835 or at marie@rcourihaycpr