This year’s TJ Martell Foundation Family Day will honor Warner Music Group Executive Vice President Kevin Liles and his family.  As an avid participant in this event in previous years, Kevin Liles and his family have been supporters of the TJ Martell Foundation since it began.  Liles’ philanthropic work includes his dedication to educating and training underprivileged youth in America through his Make It Happen Foundation.  As a board member of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HHSAN), Liles has demonstrated that their participation can tremendously impact the political process.  Along with HHSAN, his involvement with Rock the Vote and his creation of the Kevin Liles Foundation display his commitment to educating our future leaders and providing access and opportunity for Young America. 

“No matter what community you live in, no matter where you turn, AIDS, Cancer and Leukemia have affected every ethnic group, race and religion,” said Kevin Liles.  “It is not only my honor to be recognized by the TJ Martell Foundation, it is my responsibility to serve in any capacity necessary to raise awareness of these life-threatening diseases.  The TJ Martell organization continues to be a leader in the invaluable research that keeps these terrible diseases from advancing and allows us to create more special moments with our loved ones.”

Family Day brings together families from many different industries along with a who’s who of music and entertainment executives.  These families enjoy an afternoon of fun in a safe, indoor game, sport and carnival atmosphere with family fun activities including miniature golf, face painting, spin art, sand art, moon bounce, various boardwalk and arcade games, video game stations, an extensive food, beverage and snack spread including make your own sundaes and much more.  D-Nice will spin the latest hot tracks for guests at the event.  Each child attending will receive a gift bag packed with CD’s, books, videos, t-shirts, toys and more. 

Peter C. Quinn, CEO of the TJ Martell Foundation comments, “Family Day has become one of the Foundation's most successful events. This year we are thrilled to be honoring Kevin Liles, Executive Vice President of Warner Music Group, and his family. With the support of an amazing committee behind Kevin, we are sure to have an even bigger and better event!”

To make a donation towards the 9^th Annual TJ Martell Foundation Family Day, visit: http://www.tjmartellfoundation.org/Ny-Events-Family-Day.aspx. 

Previous TJ Martell Foundation Family Day honorees and their families have included such music industry leaders as Monte & Avery Lipman, Steve Greenberg, Daniel Glass, Julie Swidler, Rick Krim, Michael Reinert, Gary Casson, and Ron Wilcox.  Family Day celebrity participants in previous years include James Gandolfini, Brooke Hogan, Franke J, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, Aaron Carter, WWE Superstars, Nickelodeon’s Pick-Boy and Christie Carlson-Romano have all stopped by to take part in the festivities of this wonderful family event.

Donations for a Family Day package cost $150 for a family of four.  Individual ticket prices are $75 for adults and $25 for children under 16 years.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets for the 9^th Annual TJ Martell Foundation Family Day or the foundation in general please call the TJ Martell Foundation at 212-833-5444 or please visit our web site at www.TJMartellFoundation.org