Saving Sophie Charity Gala

7000 Hollywood Boulevard,Los Angeles CA 90028

19 August, 2021

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Saving Sophie Gala features world renowned comics supporting 8-year-old Sophie Ryan's goal of receiving a life saving clinical trial! PeakePRgroup is proud to present a night of non-stop laughs featuring a lineup of some of the most well known and celebrated comics in the country. The legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel will serve as the backdrop for this event packed gala on Thursday, August 19th 2021. You are invited to be a part of this magical evening in an effort to help 8-year-old Sophie Ryan get a life saving clinical trial to treat a brain tumor she has been battling since 8 1/2-months-old. One of the featured families in the Netflix documentary Weed the People, the Ryans have been fighting diligently since the day of Sophie's diagnosis to find a cure for their daughter. And they now have an option that has incredible promise, but is not covered by insurance. Not only could Sophie's trial help save her from more years of pain and suffering, but it could help advance research for children everywhere! For more information on Sophie's trial, you can visit her GoFundMe page here: Sophie Ryans Clinical Trial Fundraiser GUESTS WILL EXPERIENCE: - Red Carpet photos - 2-hour comedy extravaganza featuring a set from Sophie herself - Silent auction packed with premium items and opportunities - 2-hour poolside after party featuring a live DJ OUR COMEDY LINEUP INCLUDES: JAY MOHR is a renowned actor, comedian, radio host, author & producer and continues to excel and elevate in all fields of media. The hilarious, headlining comedian was a regular on SNL and went on to create, produce and host the critically acclaimed hit ‘Last Comic Standing’. A talented actor , Jay has starred in many movies (Jerry McGuire, Suicide Kings, Pitch Perfect, Hereafter); hosted several radio shows including his own show Mohr Sports for the Fox Network, appeared in numerous TV shows (The West Wing, Scrubs). He currently hosts his popular podcast Mohr Stories on his own network, Fake Mustache Studios and is performing comedy shows around the country. Jay kindly donated his time to the Saving Sophie Gala by saying “please don’t thank me for doing the right thing.” Big talent, big laughs and a big philanthropic attitude. MAX AMINI has established himself as a world class comedian tirelessly performing sold out shows and touring the world for the past 10 years. Max is also an accomplished writer (Authentically Absurd, Minutes With Max Amini,) Screenwriter (James The Second Feature Film), director of the Netflix special for Enissa Amani and the highly anticipated TV series ‘Diaspora’. He is an accomplished Producer and Actor of Film & Television (Beyond Paradise & NBC’s Heroes, Comedy Central’s Mind Of Mencia, Netflix’s Real Rob). His sold out hilarious world comedy tours reach a global audience. To learn more about his upcoming ‘Authentically Absurd’ tour go to https://www.maxamini.com/shows​​. Max also performs for charities whenever he can and eagerly agreed to perform for Saving Sophie to “make a difference for humanity and give back.” DARRELL HAMMOND is critically acclaimed as a master of comedy and is untouchable at his skillful impersonations. He is a Saturday Night Live legend known for his many masterful (107) impersonations. (Bill Clinton/Sean Connery/Trump & John Travolta). He is also an acclaimed actor. He is a best-selling author, has a documentary on Netflix documenting his life titled and has a popular podcast called The Third Person. JOHN DI DOMENICO Emmy Nominated, Actor, Writer, Comedian & Impressionist, best known for his Award-Winning Donald Trump impersonation, Best of Las Vegas, ABC’s The View & The Laugh Factory’s Comedy Competition. He’s the hilarious Trump for the Fox sketch show Let’s Be Real, Conan, The Howard Stern Show, Chelsea, James Corden and headlined in Totally Outrageous at the Sahara, Las Vegas. JIMMY SHIN is a Los Angeles-based Producer/Actor/Comedian. He is in demand as a headlining comedian as well as the Producer of the best comedy shows in Los Angeles and the country. His ‘Shindig Show’ delivers an A-List cast of renown comics and sells out weekly. He is also a talented actor and has appeared on HBO Series Luck and in the movie Silencer. His critically acclaimed comedy special on Amazon Prime Video ‘Wok of Shame’ elevated Jimmy to much deserved respected status. Jimmy also encourages new comics and mentors them as well as teaching students. Jimmy is currently touring the country on his Wok of Shame Tour. His energy and big heart match the guaranteed laughs he delivers every time he steps onto the stage. HOST - CHRISTINE PEAKE British Import Christine Peake is a writer/publicist who has exploded onto the comedy circuit performing with A List comedians Bill Burr, Iliza Schlesinger, Tom Arnold, Jay Mohr & Darrell Hammond at sold out shows. She Has produced sold out comedy shows in Las Vegas & Los Angeles with her partner BlackoutLa. She is a regular staple on stage with leading comic/producer Jimmy Shin. Her biting take on current affairs and ‘taking no prisoners’ approach has quickly earned her the comparison ‘The British Joan Rivers’. GREG BALDWIN is a comedian/actor and the host of the popular Second Chances Podcast. Greg has been performing regularly at the Comedy Store, Improv Comedy Clubs, and various other venues with some of the biggest comedians in the business. His huge heart and philanthropist attitude has garnered him the nickname “the nicest man in comedy” amongst some fellow comics. Greg rescheduled his vacation to support the Saving Sophie Gala. EUGENIA KUZMINA is a Russian born international model, (Glamour/L’oréal) actor in A List movies & TV shows (Bad Moms, New Girl) and comedian. Performing live stand up shows around the country as herself and as unique hilarious characters. She also hosts a podcast, writes & produces and is always on hand to support charitable events.