Rafer Johnson To Be HonoredRafer Johnson To Be Honored

Rafer Johnson To Be Honored

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UCLA Hall of Famer Rafer Johnson will be honored for his work with the Children's Nature Institute at the organization's annual benefit dinner. The event is scheduled for June 12, 2008 at the Lexus of

May 22, 2008

UCLA Hall of Famer Rafer Johnson will be honored for his work with the Children's Nature Institute at the organization's annual benefit dinner. The event is scheduled for June 12, 2008 at the Lexus of Santa Monica complex.

Johnson, the 1960 Olympic gold medal winner in the decathlon and a well-known philanthropist, has been a major player in the Special Olympics. Other honorees at the banquet include Doug Dutton, owner of Dutton's Brentwood Bookstore and an integral member of the westside community for over 20 years; and Mel Kay, CNI Board Member and outstanding volunteer nature walk leader. All three distinguished honorees have impacted the lives of thousands of children in their constant outreach work.

Proceeds from the Dinner will fund CNI's Outreach Discovery Program, which serves over 10,000 disadvantaged children, their teachers, and parents throughout the Los Angeles area each year.

For more information regarding the event, contact Allison Fuller - allison@cni-kids.org (310) 860-9484 X 105