PRESS RELEASE
For Information Contact:
Melanie
Norton, Director of Public Relations
Day
(760) 839-7976/ Evening (760) 505-9893
KUSI MORNING NEWS
ANCHOR TO RECEIVE
HUMANITARIAN CHAMPION
OF ANIMALS AWARD
ESCONDIDO,
CA—August 14, 2002-- The Escondido Humane Society will honor Christine Bellport,
morning news anchor on KUSI-TV, with the 2002 Humanitarian Champion of Animals
award at the society’s annual Dinner of Champions August 24. Each year the society recognizes local
champions of animals at the dinner fundraiser.
Christine’s compassionate
approach to the society’s pet of the week segment on KUSI morning news has
helped find homes for countless pets throughout the year. “Christine really puts her heart into the
segments”, says Melanie Norton, Escondido Humane Society spokesperson. “She tells the animal’s story in such a way
that reaches the right person each time.”
Christine
has been a long time animal lover having grown up with two Dobermans, just
outside of San Francisco. She says, “I
feel like it’s my responsibility to use my position to speak up for our animal
friends.” After joining the KUSI news team in 1999, Christine has been an
active supporter of San Diego animal welfare groups.
Tickets to the
dinner fundraiser cost $90 or $125 for patron seating which includes valet
parking. The evening includes a gourmet
dinner, a STOMP inspired percussion performance and an awards ceremony. Escondido’s City Hall Fountain Plaza will
host the event. To purchase tickets,
call (760) 740-0286.
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