It is with the HEAVIEST Heart that we acknowledge the Loss of CRF Committee Member and our Founders VERY DEAR Friend Miriam Colon
It is with the HEAVIEST Heart that we acknowledge the Loss of CRF Committee Member and our Founders VERY DEAR Friend Miriam Colon who passed away March 3, 2017. Miriam was one of our VERY Active Committee Members and had been secretly battling Dementia. We are all SO SAD.
Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee Member Kenan Thompson on All That, Kenan & Kel and Using Fame For a Cause — Wetpaint Exclusive
While Kenan Thompson has spent the last 13 years making us laugh on SNL, many also know him as one of the original cast members of the Nickelodeon sketch-comedy classic All That. Characters like Pierre Escargot, Superdude, and Miss Piddlin made kids of all ages burst into fits of laughter, eventually leading him and […]
Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee Member Louie Vega Nominated For Grammy Award 2017
Best Dance / Electronic Album – Starring…XXVIII Released February 2016 on Vega Records grammy.com/nominees Billboard “Another opportunity to impact the dancefloors of the future” i-D Magazine “A testament to Louie’s knowledge, ability and friendships in the world of music” Resident Advisor “One of dance music’s most important figures” Mixmag “Few people in this game can […]
Robert Vazquez, a proud committee member of the Cristian Rivera Foundation, authors a children´s book entitled “Next Stop, Yankee Stadium”.
Whether you´re looking forward to or thinking back on your first Yankee game, “Next Stop, Yankee Stadium” captures the legacy and the excitement of attending a game at sports most coveted venue. Travel back in time with four childhood friends on their visit to Yankee Stadium. You will be transported through the bustling city […]
Darlene & David Rodriguez raise $20,000 at their 2nd Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Cocktail Party Sat 6/18/16 Catered by Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee Member Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia
To view photos from the 2nd Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Cocktail Party Follow HereDarlene & David Rodriguez raise $20,000 at their 2nd Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Cocktail Party Sat 6/18/16 Catered by Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee Member Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia As always If it’s a Darlene & David Rodriguez’ event, It is an evening […]
The Cristian Rivera Foundation is Proud to Introduce One of Our New Committee Members: Carlos J Yepez
Bio Carlos J. Yepez, is a current VP Branch Manager with PNC Bank in West Windsor NJ and President of PNC Bank Latino Employee Resource Group in the Central NJ Market. With Over 15 years of banking experience, Carlos has managed to make a positive impact on his clients overall financial well-being. He is […]
Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee Member Victor Martinez Dedicates Arnold Sports Festival Appearance to Cristian Rivera
Professional bodybuilder “Mr. Olympia” Victor Martinez, a committee member of the Cristian Rivera Foundation, announced that his upcoming appearance at the Arnold Sports Festival will be dedicated to Cristian Rivera, as well as the foundation that shares his name. Martinez knew Cristian before he passed away from pediatric brain stem tumor in 2009 and […]
Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee Member Anthony Mason Donates $15,000 to Help Cure DIPG
Cristian Rivera Foundation is happy to announce that Committee Member and former New York Knicks All-Star Anthony Mason recently donated $15,000 to the foundation to help find a cure for rare pediatric brain stem tumor DIPG. Mason, who named the Cristian Rivera Foundation his official charity, made the generous donation in return for promotional […]
Miriam Colon and Khaliah Ali Join the Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee
The Cristian Rivera Foundation welcomed two new members to its high-profile Committee actress Miriam Colon and Khaliah Ali, daughter of Mohammad Ali. Colon is a veteran of stage and screen, having appeared in Scarface, All the Pretty Horses, soap opera Guiding Light and HBO’s How to Make it in America. She is also the founder, […]
Jim Jones Joins Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee
Jim Jones, the American rapper born Joseph Guillermo Jones II is the latest member of the Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee. Jones has made many appearances on the Billboard charts since releasing his first solo album in 2004, including his biggest hit “We Fly High.” That song famously inspired a dance emulated by Michael Strahan and […]