Rev. Run and Family Help Create Six-Foot Winter Mural at 10th Annual Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Youth Holiday Party to Benefit Children's Treatment Center

Rev. Run and Family Help Create Six-Foot Winter Mural at 10th Annual Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Youth Holiday Party to Benefit Children's Treatment Center

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons and family celebrated the holiday season with the 10th Annual Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's Youth Holiday Party at the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. The winter-themed mural was created as a gift for The League Treatment Center, located in Brooklyn, New York, which provides services to children and adults with emotional, psychological and developmental disabilities. Along with the help of Rush Philanthropic's celebrity friends, more than 500 children from various art organizations contributed their creative and artistic abilities to complete the mural.

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Procter & Gamble's Bounty brand sponsored the celebration alongside Rush Philanthropic and the Simmons family by providing materials to create the mural and encourage children to explore their creative sides. As Bounty continues its mission to reinforce youth art education and the experience of learning by doing, Rush Philanthropic has proven to be a great partner for the brand. Also on hand to lend their artistic flair to the mural was MTV personality and the night's emcee, Sway Calloway and Hot97's, DJ ENVY.

"Our family is a long time supporter of the arts. We feel strongly about encouraging the importance of creativity among our youth," said Rush Philanthropic Co-Founder Simmons. "It was a pleasure to participate in Bounty's mural and we look forward to the continued support of creativity within urban communities."

The annual holiday event honors the creative energy of New York City youth and brings together children affiliated with more than 50 art organizations supported by Rush Philanthropic. Ranging from age 6 to 18, children had the opportunity to showcase their talents through spoken word, rap, dance and exhibiting artwork.

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ABOUT RUSH PHILANTHROPIC ARTS FOUNDATION

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is dedicated to providing underserved urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, and to offering exhibition opportunities for underrepresented artists and artists of color. Rush was founded in 1995 by three brothers: Danny Simmons, visual artist and community builder; media mogul Russell Simmons; and Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons of the legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC. Their goal was to fill the gap that poor and minorities face in both accessing the arts and exhibition opportunities. Over the past 14 years, Rush has developed a broad base of friends, collaborators and supporters dedicated to addressing these issues. In addition to the 2,000 students served each year in its education programs, Rush exhibits the work of 40 to 50 emerging and community-based artists in its galleries; welcomes over 10,000 gallery visitors; distributes grants to nonprofit arts organizations in NYC and South Florida; and provides unique opportunities for young people interested in careers in the arts. Rush currently operates galleries and arts education programs in Chelsea (Manhattan) on West 26th Street and Clinton Hill (Brooklyn) on Grand Avenue. Rush Education Programs are designed to inspire students, provide positive alternatives to high-risk behaviors, and support increased academic performance. Your support of ART FOR LIFE East Hampton makes this programming possible.

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