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By Venus DeMilo Thomas - Lights, Legacy, and a Little Glamour: Inside the First Annual MNITF Holiday Gala


 

Lights, Legacy, and a Little Glamour: Inside the First Annual MNITF Holiday Gala

By Venus DeMilo Thomas
 


The First Annual MNITF Holiday Gala Dance Party & Charity Event brought together artists, advocates, and community leaders for a night that blended purpose with celebration. The evening raised funds to support people living with kidney disease and end-stage organ failure while spotlighting the upcoming release of the feature film A Heart Full of Hope, which opens tomorrow.


Hosted under the direction of Nicole Mendez, MNITF continues its mission to advance transplant research and education with a focus on Black, Hispanic, and Native American communities—groups often hit hardest by kidney disease. Proceeds from the event will fund outreach efforts like the “Linked by Love” campaign, local education programs, and improved access to transplant care.


The red carpet drew performers and filmmakers including Suzanne DeLaurentiis, Craig Campobasso, Garrett Clayton, Eric Roberts, Eva LaRue, and The Satin Dollz, along with Pamela Renee Smith, Chelsea Rose Cook, Kaya McKenna Callahan, Rawcel of Zupanova, Young Retro, Michael Paré, Mr. Stew, Ava Kaufman, Faith Barrett, and Christopher and Kristina Dukes—all lending their voices to a cause rooted in compassion and community.


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