WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Eighties music industry giants Heart and the Go-Go's will sing from the heart as they perform at Larry King's annual fund raising gala to benefit The Larry King Cardiac Foundation. The internationally renowned troupe, Cirque du Soleil, comedian Lewis Black and a very special surprise will join the pop groups.
The annual black tie, star-studded "Evening with Larry King and Friends" will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2002 at The Ritz-Carlton hotel at 22nd and M Streets, NW in Washington, D.C. The original gala was scheduled for November 2001, but was rescheduled due to the tragic events.
The honorary co-chairpersons are Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne Cheney. The dinner chairman is Jack Goeken, Chairman & CEO of the Goeken Group Co. and founder of MCI.
This year the foundation will bestow the Larry King Heart Award to Arthur F. Ryan, chairman and CEO of The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Gabriella E. Morris, president of The Prudential Foundation.
The Spirit of Life Award will be presented to Mark A. Barondess, counsel for Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro LLP. Nationally syndicated talk show host Montel Williams will present the Spirit of Life award to Barondess.
Among notable guests attending are: Helen Gurley Brown, Lynda Carter, Cameron Crowe, Rep. Rose DeLauro, Sen. Robert Dole, Rep. Harold Ford, Gen. Alexander Haig, Ted Leonsis, Ted Olson, Tim Russert, Dan Snyder, Coach Steve Spurrier, Sen. John Warner, Mayor Anthony Williams and many more.
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation was established in 1989 to provide funding for life-saving cardiac procedures for individuals who, due to limited means and inadequate insurance, would otherwise be unable to receive treatment. The foundation works with hospitals throughout the nation to ensure that such patients receive the medical attention they need. The Larry King Cardiac Foundation is funded from the proceeds of the annual galas, corporate sponsorships, King's books and speaking engagements.