More than $500,000 was raised for the Special Needs Network (SNN) during a fundraising drive, which culminated with the 14th annual Pink Pump Affair on May 15, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
According to Areva Martin, SNN founder and president who is also a media personality, civil rights attorney and child advocate, that the funds were raised through foundation grants, VIP charity ticket sales and 30 corporate/nonprofit sponsors. Also, L.A. Care Health, a gold plus sponsor of the Pink Pump Affair, presented a $25,000 check to SNN during the charity event.