"Duck Dynasty" Stars and Debora-Lee Furness to Receive National Adoption Award in Washington, DC
Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 04, 2013 -- Willie and Korie Robertson and Deborra-lee Furness will receive the 15th Annual Angels in Adoption™ award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute on October 9 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The Duck Dynasty stars and Deborra-lee Furness and her husband both built their family through adoption and are devoted to helping children around the world.
Joining them on the stage for her work on behalf of adoption will be Rita Benson LeBlanc, co-owner of NFL team the New Orleans Saints, and Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, whose real life adoption story was the basis of the best-selling book and Academy Award nominated film, The Blindside.
The honorees and Members of Congress will be available for photo opportunities and comment at the event.
What:
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption™ Gala recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions on behalf of children in need of families.
When:
October 9, 2013; Celebrity arrivals and media availability 6:30PM
Who:
- Duck Dynasty Stars Willie and Korie Robertson
- Deborra-lee Furness
- Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy
- Members of Congress
- More than 100 hometown Angels in Adoption™ awardees from across the country
Where: Ronald Regan Building & International Trade Center (Oculus), 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC
Media: Media will be able to photograph/interview celebrities arriving at 6:30pm and are invited to attend the full event. RSVPs must be received by October 5.
For more information, please contact Brian Franklin at 703-201-3875 or through email at brian(at)brianfranklincommunications(dot)com or visit, http://www.angelsinadoption.org.
Brian Franklin, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, http://www.angelsinadoption.org, +1 (703) 201-3875, [email protected]
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