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Deets: HollyRod, a nonprofit that is dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources to families that have a loved one who has received an autism or Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, returned for their annual DesignCare Gala on September 28, 2024, at a private location in Los Angeles and honored Viola Davis with the Jacqueline Avant HollyRod Humanitarian Award this year. The award was presented to her by Kelly Rowland.

 The event additionally honored Dr. Chantale Branson (Muhammad Ali Trailblazer Award), Camille Proctor and Nadine Wright-Arbubakkr (Karen E. Smith Angel on the Path Award), Jason McElwain and Morgan Harper Nichols (HollyRod Hero Award), Eric Aquino (Matthew Robinson Jr. Award of Courage), and Julian Maha and Michele Kong (HollyRod Corporate Champion Award).

 The gala also featured sounds from special guests After 7 along with the fashion of renowned designer Frederick Anderson.

The gala was once again co-hosted by the nonprofit’s founders, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, and celebrated 26 years of advocacy and support for the autism and Parkinson’s communities, sponsored by the BeyGOOD Foundation.

Spotted: Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete, Viola Davis, Frederick Anderson, Kelly Rowland,, After 7, Ted Sarandos, Nicole Avant, Garcelle Beauvais, Karamo Brown, Magic Johnson, Yvette Nicole Brown

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