Supermodel/Entrepreneur Camilla Barungi to Host 'The Santa Project Party and Auction,' 12/7

The Santa Project Party & Auction benefitting United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), one of the largest health nonprofit organizations in the U.S., will be held at Harlem's Bier International. The event features a silent auction, passed hors d'oeuvres and a selection of beers, wine & champagne.

The event is on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Bier International, 2099 Fredrick Douglass Blvd at 113th street.

CELEBRITIES/VIPS CONFIRMED TO ATTEND INCLUDE: (List in formation):

· Camilla Barungi, Project Runway Supermodel/Entrepreneur/Activist.
· Mike Woods, Meteorologist & Reporter, Fox 5's Good Day New York.
· Timothy Mandala, Star of the new Vin Diesel series The Ropes.

· Josh Folan, All My Children & star of two new films All God's Creatures and the upcoming What Would Bear Do?
· Jessica Press, star of the new hit series Hustling.
· Isiah Whitlock, star of the film Cedar Rapids and the acclaimed series The Wire.
· Lauren LoGiudice, Star of the film When Harry Tries to Marry.
· Sebastian La Cause, Broadway star and star of the upcoming film Premium Rush and the new hit series Hustling.
· Elisa Jimenez, the hit television series Project Runway.
· Brian Keane, star of the films Bear City and Bear City 2.
· Max Rhyser, star of two upcoming films The World Without You and The Lair.
· Aryn Cole, star of the upcoming movie Lorenzo and Monica.
· Jonathan D. Lovitz, Host of the MTV/Logo series Set Up Squad.
· Richie Rich, Fashion Designer.
· Guto Bittencourt, star of The Love Affair & two international hit series Esmeralda & Malhacao.
· Javier Gomez, Noted Photographer/Entrepreneur.
· LaQuan Smith, Acclaimed Fashion Designer.
· Patrick Hazlewood, Supermodel/Entrepreneur.
· Jack Rich, Noted Fashion Producer.

The Santa Project Party and Auction, a benefit for UCP of NYC, hosted by supermodel/entrepreneur Camilla Barungi of Project Runway fame. The event features a silent auction with a range of luxury goods and services to bid on, including a deluxe two night stay at the SOHO Grand, tickets to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, gift certificates for noteworthy NYC restaurants, fashion items, electronics and more. In addition to a strong showing of support from a diverse young professional crowd, the event expects to draw celebrity guests from fashion, film, television and Broadway.

UCP of NYC's Santa Project began when committed supporters expressed a desire to do more during the holiday season. Beyond the core programs and services UCP of NYC delivers year round, proceeds from the Santa Project Party and Auction help fund special needs equipment requests and purchase holiday gift cards for children with disabilities in UCP of NYC's programs.
The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City is to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

The Party will be held at Chris Pollok and Ousmane Keita's hip Harlem Bier International, which in just one year has made it to the top of many the "must" lists in NYC. While it is already famed for its eclectic world vision of brews, a Harlem gastronomic revolution is also happening at Bier International. Bier International is Harlem's first beer garden and serves both international and domestic beers. For reservations, call (212)-280-0944.

Tickets and Sponsorships for The Santa Project Party & Auction are available at www.ucpnyc.org/Santa.

UCP of NYC is one of America's most established charities helping children and adults with disabilities throughout New York City. UCP of NYC currently serves more than 14,000 individuals and family members through more than 75 comprehensive programs. The Mission of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City is to create opportunities for people with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

For more information on UCP of NYC please visit www.ucp.org.