Bionic Buzz® got to cover the red carpet of International animal rights organization Last Chance for Animals (LCA) Compassion Gala in Beverly Hill, CA. The gala honored notable animal activists such as Dynasty star Elaine Hendrix who received the Celebrity Activist Award and philanthropist. Animal welfare advocate Stacey Kivowitz received the Albert Schweitzer Award at this year’s fundraising event. The gala will also included a special tribute to the late Erika Brunson, a philanthropist, animal advocate, actress and interior designer who played a pivotal role in eliminating animals for laboratory use in Los Angeles. This year’s 36th annual celebration was hosted by comedian Sarah Lawrence, with notable celebrity award presenters and special guest supporters in attendance.
Founded in 1984 by Hollywood actor Chris DeRose, Last Chance For Animals (LCA) has its roots in fighting and exposing the inherent cruelty of vivisection. In the organization’s early years, DeRose led teams of dedicated activists employing non-violent strategies modeled after social movements led by such leaders as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.
With its national reputation growing, LCA received support from around the country, and around the world — from caring people who decided that it was time to fight peacefully yet fight hard… staging direct action, and gathering evidence to send animal abusers to jail.
With an increased budget and staff, LCA expanded its focus beyond vivisection. In the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, LCA has worked on virtually every animal rights issue, including farming, fur, and animals in entertainment. LCA’s primary focuses are vivisection, pet theft, fur, and circuses. https://www.lcanimal.org/
Bionic Buzz own Jackie Lewis got to interviews actress Alexis Iacono (Amityville moon), actor Danno Hanks (The Jury Speaks), voice-over legend E.G. Daily (Rugrats), comedian Sarah Lawrence (LCA Show Host), actress Elaine Hendrix (Dynasty & The Parent Trap), actress Lisa Ann Walker (Abbott Elementary), actress Adrienne Janic (Battle of the Builders), actress Roxy Darr (The Young & the Restless), philanthropist Stacy Kivowitz, actress Lori Alan (SpongeBob Squarepants & Family Guy), actress Kristin Bauer (Bridgewater, True Blood), founder / President of the LCA Chris DeRose, actress Susan Olsen (The Brady Bunch), Animal Activist & actress Pricilla Presley (Naked Gun Movies), actor John Clarence Stewart (P Valley, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), music artist Cherie Currie (The Runaways), singer / actress Lauren White (House of Cards), actress Nicky Whelan (Halloween II) and founder of Unchained TV Jane Velez-Mitchell.
