2012 TOUCHING LIVES Award Ceremony Set for Today

From a cable TV show to a prestigious award show, producer/host Kathy Bee believes that this is a perfect way to kick-off the Touching Lives resurgence is by celebrating and saying "Thank You" to past guests and other extraordinary people, for their generosity, caring and unwavering devotion to improving the lives of their fellow man "People Helping People."

Presenters and special guests include George Chakiris, Mother Love, Kate Linder, Erin Murphy, Geri Jewell, Donzaleigh Abernathy, Lee Purcell, Paul Ryan, Veera Mahajan, Aisulu Gates, Shellie Hunt, David Stanley, Dr. Neil Klein, Karrie Benoit Morales, Barbara Van Orden, Kathy Bee and more. The evening will be emceed by award winning publicist, producer, writer and humanitarian, B. Harlan Boll.

2012 Honorees:

Alwyn Lopez "Al" Jarreau is an American singer. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, he is the only vocalist in history to win in three separate categories: jazz, pop, and R&B. He also won the Grammys within a span of four consecutive decades in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Al Jarreau was born in Milwaukee, WI, on March 12, 1940. The son of a vicar, he earned his first performing experience singing in the church choir. After receiving his master's degree in psychology, Jarreau pursued a career as a social worker, but eventually he decided to relocate to Los Angeles and ultimately became a world renowned recording artist with hits including, We're in This Love Together. He was also a featured vocalist on USA for Africa's "We Are the World" in which he sang the line, "...and so we all must lend a helping hand." Another charitable media event, HBO's Comic Relief, featured Al in a duet with Natalie Cole singing the song "Mr. President". Al Jarreau also has a star in on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Candace Bowen, a woman of boundless energy and multiple talents, Candace continues to make her presence known. Born and raised in Philadelphia pa, Candace Carries on the legacy of our entertainment family. Can this is an actress, film producer, owns her own Production Company, and recipient of an Ascee Award for "Best New Cable Show". In 1991 Candace received the Dramalogue Award for best play and two NAACP Theater Image Awards. In 1998 she launched the first Women In Film International Networking Breakfast in Johannesburg, South Africa. Candice is also the founder and Chair of the Annual Women In Film Malibu Celebrity Golf Tournament, the Women In Film Malibu Networking Breakfast and she has served on the board of the Malibu Chamber of Commerce. Candice is always there to help and encourage others regardless of one's title, status, or level of success or fame.

Allen R. Korneff for 35 years served as the president and CEO for Downey Regional Medical Center and its subsidiaries, which included a 199-bed acute care hospital, an insurance company, a home health division and fund development. Korneff was instrumental in implementing advancements in technology and systems, which helped to modernize a local community hospital. Prior to coming to Downey Regional Medical Center in 1971, Korneff held positions at Stanford Research Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital of Hollywood and Adventist Health Services West. He received his M.B.A. from the University of Southern California and a B.S. degree in industrial management from Northern Arizona University. His countless hours of total commitment to others, is not and will not be forgotten.

Fleet Easton was born in Akron, Ohio; Fleet got stung by the showbiz bug early on and remembers singing songs in full voice in his bedroom much to the chagrin of his parents. He moved to New York City and studied at American Ballet Theater, Ballet Arts and took master classes at the world- renowned Julliard School. After briefly moving back to Ohio, he decided to give San Francisco a try. The Fleet moved to Florida appearing in feature films and TV series, a national tour of "A Christmas Carol," toured in his own show, "The Fleet Experience," released a CD "In His Presence and was co-host and talk show host on TV in central Florida and the voice of NASA Radio. He acted and served as director, stage manager, creative consultant and hair and makeup artist for the "Brevard Theatrical Ensemble." He also became a member of the Bel Canto Ensemble and performed throughout Florida, presenting concerts of Broadway, pop, classical and opera selections. In 2006, he made his debut with the Space Coast Pops Orchestra and has performed with the Melbourne Florida Orchestra. Fleet moved to Palm Springs in 2007 and in 2008 Fleet appeared in DerRick Lewis' Musical Chairs, and became the soloist for Interfaith Ministries Worldwide. In October, he won the Desert Idol competition for Palm Springs and he just produced his first show Fleet has performed for numerous charitable events. His heart especially goes out to the homeless. G. Webster Smith's untimely death this year was the primary reason for Kathy Bee to produce the Touching Lives TV Award Show. As a recurring guest on Touching Lives, Web provided the audience with great stories of courage and how he often overcame great odds. "When you are a pioneer in your field, you are paving the way for others to succeed. Sometimes you endure hardships. Overcoming the obstacles is how you succeed!" was Web's message to us. G. Webster Smith was the first African American to receive a Master Rating from the Professional Skating Association, in 1991 a Master Rated Figure Skating Coach for Competitive Ice Skaters, an accomplished dancer in Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, a Staff Skating Coach at the University of Denver. In 2010, Smith was head coach of the Icelandic national team of the Bjorninn Skating Club, inspiring his students to winning Iceland's first-ever international medals at figure skating. Web was also working with the Jamaican ice hockey team so that they could compete at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Moscow, Russia. He never gave up! This spirit and quest for perfection…Web handed to us…Touching Lives and always Helping People. His sister Judith Smith carries on his legacy.

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