Sixth Annual Youth Holiday Party, December 12, 2005

Held for the second time at New York City's Irving Plaza and sponsored by Target, this after-school party celebrated the creative energy of more than 500 young people who are affiliated with Rush Philanthropic supported arts programs. Hosted by Simmons brothers, Russell, Danny, Rev. Run, and MTV VJ Sway youth groups had the opportunity to showcase their talents through dance, spoken word, theater, musical performance, and an on-site art gallery. Every young person received a special Holiday Party gift bag and raffle prizewinners took home items ranging from Apple iPods, Sony Play Station, XBox, Target gift cards, Jet Blue travel vouchers, and limited edition New Era caps! The event also included surprise celebrity guest such as Nina Sky, Jadakiss, Lyfe Jennings, Fat Joe and Juevenille just to name a few.

SPONSOR: TARGET

A Tribute to Nelson Mandela, February 1 - 14, 2006

In Celebration of Black History Month, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation partnered with The Richemont Group, The Studio Museum of Harlem and the Whitney Museum of American Art to organize an youth art competition "Picturing Nelson Mandela." This special youth initiative venture called for youth artists to creative portraits in honor of Nelson Mandela. The children's art was displayed at Rockefeller Center along with the first-ever personally "sat for" portrait and sketches of the honorable Nelson Mandela painted by renowned British portrait artist, Harold Riley. Recognizing the importance of educating children through an awareness of art and culture, Mr. Mandela sat for this portrait only with the understanding that proceeds from the sale of this painting will benefit Imibala - a South African charity that provides funding for art education for youth.

SPONSOR: RICHEMONT GROUP/CARTIER

Second Annual Art For Life Palm Beach, April 8, 2006

From the Hamptons to West Palm Beach, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation brings to Florida the Second Annual Art For Life Benefit and Auction. Held at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club and hosted by Kimora Lee Simmons, the evening is held in celebration of the artistic aspirations of Palm Beach County and New York City youth, emerging artists, and artists of color. The evening consisted of a silent auction and a live auction mediated by Tracee Ellis Ross, dinner, dancing and special guest honorees Jamie Foxx, Denise Rich, and Antonio "LA" Reid. Nearly $617,000 was raised with twenty-five percent of the proceeds going to benefit programs for disadvantaged youth in Palm Beach County.

SPONSORS:
PLATINUM: MOTOROLA
SILVER: ANHEUSER-BUSCH

Seventh Annual East Hampton Benefit "Seventh Heaven", July 29, 2006

For the seventh year, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation was proud to present ART FOR LIFE, its annual benefit garden party held at the East Hampton home of Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons. This tented dinner party is Rush Philanthropic's most important annual fundraising effort, attended annually by a sold-out audience of more than 750 leaders in the entertainment, arts, business, and philanthropic communities. Honorees for 2006 were Donna Karan, Raymond J. McGuire and Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. Nearly $1.4 million was raised to help in providing disadvantaged NYC youth with more access and exposure to the arts.

SPONSORS:
PLATINUM: MOTOROLA, TARGET
SILVER: ANHEUSER-BUSCH
VALET SPONSOR: HSBC BANK

Anheuser-Busch

For three years, RUSH and Anheuser-Busch have built a formidable relationship rooted in philanthropic principle, which is now expanding into specialized marketing, reintroducing the Anheuser-Busch brand to industry tastemakers.

Motorola

In the past five years, RUSH has partnered with Motorola to solidify the brand's presence to the urban consumer through strategic marketing, philanthropic endeavors, product development, and event promotion.