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The MDA Telethon Raises Record $63.8 Million
Jerry Lewis celebrates a record $63.8 million in pledges and contributions to his 42nd annual MDA Labor Day Telethon. This year’s 21 ½-hour broadcast benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association, originating from the South Coast Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas, was carried by 190 stations across the country. Last year’s Telethon raised $61 million for MDA’s research and services programs. Ike Banoun and Andrew Yurcich were there via satellite promoting the Pimp My Wheelchair program with their new friend Layne.

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The Magic Marketplace Fashion Show 2007
Each February and August, the fashion industry coverges on Las Vegas for one of the most influential four days in the business - the MAGIC Marketplace. Pimp My Wheelchair's Andrew Yurcich was there, as well as featured artists Nick Cannon, RBX, the Ying Yang Twins, and two of the cast members of Baldwin Hills.

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Charlie Tunathon
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, The First Citizen of LA presents for Pimp My Wheelchair, the "Princess Chair" donated by ALSA as The Los Angeles Children Hospital became the first hospital in the world to launch this program. Click here to listen to Ike Banoun and Andrew Yurcich talk about the program on KIIS FM

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Cabana Club
"Pimp My Wheelchair," a Banoun foundation project, was one the sponsors of the NVE Clothing and Isabella Valentina Fashion Show at Cabana Club Hollywood, California, July 26, 2007.
Pimp My wheelchair along with other sponsors to include Rockstar Energy drinks, hosted by Matthew Fashion. The fashion show was held at the Hollywood hot spot Cabana Club.
It was a full night of fashion from designers Isabella Valentina, NVE clothing and Diane’s swim wear. Some of the Celebes from music and film that attended were Greg Germann, Los Angeles Clippers player Paul Davis, Actor Rudy Youngblood, Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton, Director of “The Hills” Saran Barnun, Musician actor Johnnie Colter, Maggie Wagner, Actor/writer Steve Wilder, Singer Ashlee, Actress Cassandra Hepburn, Actress Bridgetta Tomarchio and musician Curtis Murphy to name a few.

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