RED TIE AFFAIR
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 12:05PM
Fabian Lewkowicz in Santa Monica Red Cross

 

(1) Will Smith and his wife  Jada Pinkett Smith pose for photos on the red carpet during the 4rth Annual American Red Cross of Santa Monica's Red Tie Affair at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Saturday, April 17, 2010. (2) Actress and Executive Producer Jada Pinkett Smith with her to cast and crew of the hit TV series “HawthoRNe.” pose for photos on the red carpet during the 4rth Annual Red Tie Affair at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Jada Pinkett Smith  received the 2010 National American Red Cross "Crystal Cross" award for her outstanding contributions to humanitarian efforts and her support of the Amercian Red Cross. HawthoRNe also received "Red Cross Spirit Award." This show educates and motivates thousands of viewers with their portrayal of the daring struggle to preserve life. The America Red Cross chose "HawthoRNe" because it reflects their mission to help people and save lives, and recognizes the heroic nursing profession which is at the roots of the American Red Cross. (3) Singer-songwriter, rapper, fashion designer and actress Fergie poses for photos on the red carpet during the 4rth Annual Red Tie Affair at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Saturday, April 17, 2010. (4) Santa Monica City Councilman Bobby Shriver presents Barbara Browning, RN with the Rick Crocker Spirit of Volunteerism Award during the 4rth Annual Red Tie Affair at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Browning's career as a nurse at Santa Monica/UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital spans 45 years of service to the community and is filled with a long list of amazing accomplishments and medical "firsts."  The award is named for Santa Monica Red Cross volunteer and Santa Monica Police Officer, Ricardo A Crocker who was killed in Al-Anbar province, Iraq, on May 25, 2005, while on active duty as a United States Marine Corps Reservist. (5) Santa Monica Police Officer Roberto Villegas and his K-9 Partner, Nero, a 7 year-old Belgian Malinois, are auctioned-off for a K-9 Ride along during the 4rth Annual Red Tie Affair at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Saturday, April 17, 2010. (6) Tour and dinner for four cooked by Santa Monica Firefighters was auctioned off during the Red Tie Affair at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel.  (7) Guests gamble during the casino and silent auction.

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