2. •In March, cultural icon Paris Hilton received
recognition at a gala luncheon hosted by Lois
Pope and the American Humane Association
(AHA). During the event, Ms. Hilton received the
AHA’s National Humanitarian Medal, one of the
organization’s most prestigious awards, in
recognition of her efforts to support a range of
causes that offer voices to vulnerable populations.
In addition to the AHA, she has worked with
Cathy’s Kids Foundation, Education Africa,
Precious Paws, Richie Madden Children’s
Foundation, and several others.
3. •The National Humanitarian Luncheon represents
part of the “Be Humane” series that brings
internationally renowned speakers and performers
together in support of children and animals.
Vocalist Clint Holmes and musical director Jeffrey
Neiman performed renditions of various American
hits at the gala in support of the AHA mission and
in recognition of Ms. Hilton’s contributions to
vulnerable populations around the world.