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Page Six: Stars Shine at Cristian Rivera Gala
Gleyber Torres, Kenan Thompson, Harrison Bader, and John Gungie Rivera, President of the Cristian Rivera Foundation attend the 15th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on November 12, 2024, in New York City.
Billboard: DJ/producer John ‘Jellybean’ Benitez Joins Kenan Thompson, Luis Guzmán, and more at 15th Annual Gala
Although his sets no longer go from sunset to sunrise, Benitez is still DJing, playing 100-some shows around the globe each year. On Tuesday (Nov. 12), the dance music pioneer is headed back to Manhattan for a different kind of party, one commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Cristian Rivera Foundation. Hosted by SNL cast member Kenan Thompson and featuring actor Luis Guzmán, MLB player Gleyber Torres, actor Malik Yoba and more, the gala will raise money to help find a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a type of malignant brain tumor, and support families affected by it.
Yahoo Entertainment: Jellybean Benitez Highlights Cristian Rivera Foundation’s Mission
On Tuesday (Nov. 12), the dance music pioneer is headed back to Manhattan for a different kind of party, one commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Cristian Rivera Foundation. Hosted by SNL cast member Kenan Thompson and featuring actor Luis Guzmán, MLB player Gleyber Torres, actor Malik Yoba and more, the gala will raise money to help find a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a type of malignant brain tumor, and support families affected by it.
The New York Post: Gleyber Torres Joins Cristian Rivera Foundation Gala
Gleyber Torres was in New York Tuesday night. Where he’ll end up by the start of next season remains an open question. The second baseman, whose Yankees career has seen plenty of highs and lows since he was acquired as the centerpiece of the trade that sent Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs in 2016, is a free agent for the first time in his career.
Ebony: Malik Yoba on Hosting the Cristian Rivera Gala
Malik Yoba has entertained audiences for over 30 years in Hollywood, but he’s equally passionate about his philanthropic work. On November 12, the New York Undercover alum will host the 15th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala to help find the cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and provide vital support to children and families affected by this devastating form of brain cancer. Taking place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, Yoba will host the event for the third consecutive year.
MLB: Torres Gleyber Torres Honored with CRF Heroes Award
NEW YORK — Free-agent second baseman Gleyber Torres is usually clean-shaven when he is on the baseball field. But on Tuesday night, he was sporting a beard at the 15th annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala at Cipriani Wall Street, where he was given the “Heroes Award” for helping others off the field during his seven years with the Yankees.
BVM Sports: CRF Heroes Award Honoree Gleyber Torres Celebrated for Philanthropy
Gleyber Torres, the free-agent second baseman, was honored with the “Heroes Award” at the Christian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala in New York. Recognized for his off-field contributions, Torres has served as a global ambassador for the Special Olympics and has made a significant impact on individuals like Zack Schwartz, a young cancer patient. With a career batting average of .265 and 138 home runs over seven seasons with the Yankees, Torres reflects on his time in New York while considering his future as a free agent.
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