Local residents and celebrities gathered at Duke’s Malibu for the fifth annual Safety Harbor Kids Spirit of Goodwill Holiday Party Dec. 11. About 80 Malibu and Los Angeles area residents got together to support the 138 local orphans, foster and homeless children who attended the event. Notable attendees included actors Ed Asner and Jim Belushi, Miss Malibu Brie Gabrielle and Miss Teen Malibu Micaela Brookman.
Belushi kicked off the festivities with a performance backed by the Safety Harbor Travellin’ Band. Children were then treated to motivational speeches by former Olympian and pro football player Willie Gault, actors Sofia Milos, Bai Ling and Miss California Katie Blair. After the speeches, Pearl the Wonder horse took part in activities with the children, including art and music lessons with local Sara Levy. The children also received presents from the charity’s gift drive at the event.
“These kids have nothing and would get nothing if it wasn’t for the great people who donated to make this event happen,” Safety Harbor Kids president Petrie Alexandra Williams said. “From our corporate sponsors like Fortunate Angels to good people like Sara Levy, everyone helped to give these children some vision, guidance and love, and that is what Safety Harbor Kids is all about.”