Baltimore, MD- 11/30/22 Human Traffic Awareness formal “Royal Blue Gala” in Downtown
Baltimore is expected to be the highlight of events given by the Bella Levy Foundation,
presenting the Blue-Ribbon all access weekend extravaganza.
January is the official human trafficking awareness month and the Bella Levy Foundation
is putting on its annual charity fundraiser the last weekend in January of twenty twenty-three.
The mission statement of the foundations to unite the community and help provide awareness, education and
preventative methods against human trafficking.
The royal blue celebrity and star-studded event will be held at the Marriott Spring
Hill Suites 100 Eutaw Street in Downtown Baltimore, Maryland.
This is an annual charity event to help raise money to open a safe haven in a very
under-served area right here in Maryland.
You may use the link provided on the website to purchase your Gala tickets, request to be a vendor, view various sponsorship options, book your hotel rooms and even schedule an appointment with the glam squad to be Gala ready with the Amazing Amber Singletary
Local caterers have stepped up to show support by providing fun food for the Friday night meet and greet, Royal Blue Gala Diner as well as the Farewell Breakfast. Enjoy our cash bar with the signature royal Blue “Bellatini”
The amazing and world-renowned Jackeline “Lu Lu” Brown (Atlanta) will say grace prior to dinner.
Four DJ's will keep the room entertained and with top fourtyclassics, Salsa music and not to mention todays greatest hits. DjMambosoul from Salsa Underground, is no stanger to the DMV salsa scene, DJ Extreme (Virginia Beach), DJ Infinity(South Carolina) as well as our own local Gary DJoftheway Dennis will keep everyone on their feet and dancing.
What better way than to kick off the Opening Ceremonies thanwith the very talented Tommy Vino(New York), followed by a celebrity and star studded multiple design team lead by Baltimore’s very own Mr. Cory Johnson from BOOSHII LOVE. We have models traveling from all over outside the DMV to “rip the royal blue runway”.
Mr. John Thompson will be performing his amazing comedy, sure to keep everyone laughing and in great spirits.
The Grammy award winning Opera singer Carmelita Bartholomew will share her angelic and award-winning voice with her rendition of Madam Butterfly.
One of our many confirmed and featured live artists and scheduled to perform are as follows.
the original "Carolina 2x Shine"(North Carolina)
Lovari (New York)
Sally Sweets (Florida)
Kimia’ (DMV)
Jay Young (DMV)
Phillinme’ (NY/DMV)
Elder Dempster (Nigeria/DMV)
Check website daily and stay tuned as more performers will to be announced.
There will be gift baskets and other donated items/services
In addition, there will be a salsa lesson lead by the talented Trevor Brown (international) as well as a self-defense karate demo from our special guests Tanya Z Jones. (New Jersey)
There will be several secret celebrity Judges who will announceand crown Mr. and Ms. Gala of the night as they will beobserving, and this could be "anyone" at the event so wear your royal blue proudly, and you may be the one to take home the crown. Also, don’t forget to meet our amazing and multi-talented official Gala hostess Ms. Robin Shockley, (South Carolina) of focus forward with Robin, and Robin on the go, and get your interview on the royal blue carpet. She is the dynamic community connector and catch her signature inspirational tagline. *if you think a thing you believe thing, if you believe it you will achieve it! "
A very special and touching Awards ceremony will be presented on this special night.
1. Noemi Mimi Perez Award
2. Sound of Freedom Award
3 BLF Humanitarian Award of Excellence
It wouldn't be an honorable night, unless we have a victim impact statement from 2 VERY brave
survivors, or as Bella calls them her warriors
The main event Saturday night is going to be the event of the month, year and decade as we bring
awareness to human trafficking and join forces together for this amazing fundraiser Gala to stand together in solidarity against Human Trafficking.
Our guests staying at this newly acquired beautiful Sprinhgillsuites Marriott property will leave refreshed and have an extended late check out on Sunday, January 29th, added will be a farewell breakfast for all her guest complimentary of the BLFand last keynote speaker with Q&A .
All of our venders will be happy to showcase goods and services and will also have an opportunity to set up as well as having a private are in “vending village” on Sunday morning.
So please join us and become a “CHAMPION OF HUMANITY”
All media outlets who are interested in an interview with Bella Levy of the Bella Levy Foundation
and the Blue Ribbon Project, send your request to Public Relations at robin@robinshockley.com.
If you are interested in being a sponsor or contribute to this wonderful cause, please send
your information to the bella@bellaleavy.org
Media Contact:
Robin Shockley