JANET JACKSON RECEIVES 2008’ LISA LOPES AWARD

LISA LOPES FOUNDATION HONORS HUMANITARIAN WORK OF ENTERTAINER

Atlanta, Georgia (June 17, 2008) – Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation (LLF) hosted events this past weekend that garnered support from artists and the community, while highlighting the humanitarian efforts of legendary entertainer Janet Jackson.

LLF held their 2nd Annual Family FUN-Raiser on Fri, June 13 at Malibu Grand Prix in Norcross, GA. The day included arcade games, mini-golf, race cars, batting cages, exciting grand prix track and the electrifying dance performances by Left Eye’s UNI Studios Dance Instructors. LLF welcomed T-Boz, Shamari of Blaque, Hot 107.9 FM Durrty Boyz and over 200 guests. With Ronald Lopes and Reigndrop Lopes on-hand, the Family FUN-Raiser helped to raise funds and awareness toward the on-going programs of the foundation.

On Saturday, June 14, the 2008’ Lisa Lopes Humanitarian Award was presented to Legendary Entertainer Janet Jackson during the 13th Annual Hot 107.9 FM Birthday Bash at Phillips Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Usher, TI, Trina, Soulja Boy, Young Jeezy, Game, and Ludacris were among the many performers at the birthday bash.

Although Janet Jackson could not be on-hand to receive this year’s Lisa Lopes award, she accepted the award via video which played during the Award presentation. During her video acceptance, “Janet thanked everyone for keeping Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes legacy alive.”

Each year, LLF honors an artist that has excelled in music and through on-going community and humanitarian efforts. Janet reflects a global unification through her music and community efforts. She shares unifying traits which Lisa exemplified and the Lopes Foundation mirrors while keeping Lisa's dreams and legacy alive and strong. Past award recipients have been Usher, TI, Ludacris, David Banner and Mase.

“Instead of focusing on the mistakes our peers in the music industry make, the Lisa Lopes Award highlights their accomplishments in music and in giving back to the community. It’s our way of saying thank you. Your work has not gone unnoticed,” stated Ronald Lopes, Executive Director of the Lisa Lopes Foundation.

Janet Jackson has provided global assistance to organizations which focus on children, hunger, conservation and animals. After the tragic 911 attacks, Janet supported the victims and families affected by the attacks at both the World Trade Center and the Pentagon through donations to the ClearChannel.com Relief Fund. She also aided the victims of the Tsunami disaster via the American Red Cross. Besides her support toward the on-going efforts of the Lisa Lopes Foundation, she also supports the Orca Network and Second Harvest, to name a few.

Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation Headquartered in Stone Mountain, Georgia the Lisa Lopes Foundation (LLF) was developed in 2003 by Lisa's mother, Wanda Lopes-Colemon, her brother Ronald Lopes and family friend Anashay Murphy. LLF was inspired by Lisa's dream of building a children’s home on land she purchased in Honduras. Shortly after revealing her plans to her family, Lisa passed away in an auto accident in Honduras. Four years later they opened up Lisa's Home of Love, a 10,000 sq. ft. residential facility. The orphanage includes a dental clinic, FREE healthcare, and on-site FREE schooling, which is open to children throughout the community, who have no school to attend. The LLF orphanage also has progressive volunteer and sponsorship programs, with future expansion goals.

The mission of The Lisa Lopes Foundation (LLF) is to provide access to basic Health, Education, Self-Awareness and Recreational Programs to children living in low-income communities within the United States and underdeveloped communities within Central America. LLF works to transform communities by establishing and supporting high quality community based programs.

Additional information about the foundation can be found at www.lisalopesfoundation.org or by contacting
Tafia L. Allah- Pringle, Publicist at (Office) 202.575.7774,
(Cell) 973.902.6749 or tafia@tlapr.com.