Denise Richards to Be Honored at The Jonathan Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser for Advocacy Work with Children
LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Nonprofit organization The Jonathan Foundation has announced that actress Denise Richards will be the honoree at its 11th Annual Spring Fundraiser, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles.
Richards is being recognized for her advocacy on behalf of children with developmental disabilities. Richards adopted her youngest daughter, Eloise, in 2011. Eloise was diagnosed with a rare chromosomal disorder, Monosomy 8p, which causes developmental delays and speech difficulties.
The Jonathan Foundation provides support for children with Autism and other learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The organizations refers children to professionals and organizations that offer assessments, educational advocacy, and resources to support collaboration between families and school districts.
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The event will be hosted by Fritz Coleman, a retired KNBC weathercaster and five-time Emmy Award winner. Actress Geri Jewell, known for her role as Cousin Geri on "The Facts of Life," will receive The Legacy Impact Award for being the first person with a disability to have a regular role on a prime-time television series.
Richards is also involved in the Quantum Reach Foundation, a nonprofit she co-founded with her husband Aaron Phypers. The organization supports wellness innovations for children and animals. Additionally, a footwear collaboration between Richards and Shoedazzle raised over $15,000 for the Kidney Cancer Association.
The fundraiser will include dinner, entertainment, and testimonials from parents and children. Event sponsor L’Oreal Paris will provide swag bags to attendees. The bags will also include a copy of founder Raja Marhaba’s book, "Unstoppable: A Parent’s Survival Guide for Special Education Services with IEP or 504 Plan."
Proceeds from the event will go toward The Jonathan Foundation’s Assessment Scholarship Program, which funds evaluations for children with special needs.
For more information, visit www.thejonathanfoundation.org.
Source: The Jonathan Foundation
