While the Floyd Mayweather, Jr.- Manny Pacquiao fight carried on in Las Vegas last Saturday night, Halle Berry and Goldie Hawn spent their time raising funds for research at the third annual Kaleidoscope Ball held in Culver City.
"I'm here to support our children," explained Hawn, who presented the Kaleidoscope award to Berry. "I'm doing a lot with my own foundation - the Hawn foundation - which also helps children. So there's a real connectivity there."
The "Catwoman' actress shared that her own children give her inspiration to contribute and give back to the society.
"I know - as a mother of two now - how important children are. And they are the most important, the most vulnerable, the most valuable assets that we have on our planet," Berry said.
Aimed towards supporting research at the UCLA Children's Discovery and Innovation Institute at Mattel Children's Hospital, the charity event included a fundraiser, an art auction and even an exceptional work of art by street artist Mr. Brainwash.
One of the charity ball's co-chairs, Tim Campbell, is known to be a contemporary art collector himself; he believed that guests will find the variety of art to be auctioned as highly interesting and engaging.
Chloë Sommer, another co-chair, drew attention to the mission of the fundraiser event and the significance of attending such occasion.
"No family should have to suffer the fear of the unknown at a time when we're so close to so many answers," she said. "And so it's nights like this when we can all come together. It truly is a communal effort to make a difference."
The young luminary award was presented to Halston Sage, who shared a message of her own connection to Mattel after having supported a close friend who received treatment at such hospital. Although she lost her friend, she opened up about the loving environment that Mattel brought to their patients.
Before the final tally for the auction was determined, Mattel Executive Endowed Chair Dr. Sherin Devaskar made the announcement that the event had already raised more than $1 million.
Other individuals who were honored for their contributions included TPG senior partner Kelvin Davis, recognized for his philanthropic work and leadership.
Charlie Croxall was also present at the event; he received the Extraordinary Children's Award while his parents shared his moving story of survival after having been born four months premature. With the support of Mattel, Charlie became an example of the hospital's "every day miracles."
