(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BEIRUT, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yassin Fawaz, better known as
King Rolodex, and
noted
Egyptian
film and music
star Mohamed Ramadan
pleasantly surprised patients and caregivers with a recent visit to the St. Jude affiliated Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
The children's spirits were uplifted
with handshakes, smiles, hugs and
lasting memories of their encounter with the two celebrities.
The pair was welcomed
to the facility
by CCCL board members, Mrs.
Yolla
Noujeim
and Mr. Joe
Asseily, as well the
hard-working caregivers who appreciated the
two taking time out of their
busy
day to encourage and support the
children undergoing treatment.
Mohamed Ramadan agreed, at the request of CCCL officials, to hold a charity concert for the benefit of the
CCCL
with all proceeds going to this worthy cause. Mr. Fawaz
also
pledged to
provide the financial backing and logistical support behind bringing this concert to
reality.
Mohamed Ramadan previously demonstrated his commitment to St. Jude by performing a charity event last year in Dubai under the patronage of Wassim 'Sal' Slaiby, a Lebanese-Canadian music industry executive; and his wife Rima Fakih, Miss America 2010.
Mohamed Ramadan and Yassin Fawaz both expressed their
delight at the opportunity to visit the CCCL facility and bring the children a modicum of happiness during their
difficult medical condition
that
they are
bravely fighting. Mohamed Ramadan added 'a message from the heart' to CCCL's Golden Book and promised to visit the facility again while actively supporting the center throughout its laudable mission.
About the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) The Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) is a leading national organization dedicated to the treatment and support of kids and adolescents with cancer, in addition to being a national advocate of childhood cancer control and a leading NGO in Lebanon and the region.
Inaugurated in 2002, CCCL supports almost 50% of children with cancer in Lebanon (including non-Lebanese coming from the Arab region and refugees), with ages ranging between a few months old up to 18 years. The center was established under Notice no. 138AD in affiliation with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
About Mohamed Ramadan Considered a household name in the MENA region,
Mohamed
Ramadan is an accomplished
Egyptian film actor and bona fide musical star. In 2019, he was crowned the Most Popular Artist in Africa by AFRIMA (the
All Africa Music
Awards), and to date, Ramadan has amassed over 4.65 billion views on YouTube, including for hits 'Ensay' with Saad
Lamjarred
and 'Ya
Habibi' with French artist, Gims. With over one million Spotify monthly listeners and more than 20 million Instagram followers, Ramadan has cultivated a strong fanbase and is primed for success beyond the MENA region. He is currently working on new material, which features collaborations with international artists and producers.
About Yassin Fawaz (King Rolodex) Yassin Fawaz
is
an
American social media phenomenon known for his extreme wealth and philanthropy.
Under the handle King Rolodex, he
has amassed
an enormous
following across multiple social media platforms. In 2022, he was the first black parliamentary candidate in the Middle East,
running for office in Lebanon. He was born and raised in the United States
to a Lebanese father and African-American mother.
Mr. Fawaz operates as the CEO of the
Raddington
Group, a
Washington DC based
advisory
firm that provides services to heads of state, royals, and billionaires.
He
leverages his far-reaching international connections
to
provide
his clients
with
services that
are
crucial to
their global decision
making
and investments.
His
keen
insights have been highlighted in Forbes, Huffington Post, and The Hill.
Yassin Fawaz
has been instrumental in implementing support programs in parallel with advocacy and financial support for the deserving, which includes human rights advocacy, educational grants for low-income students, and material donations to charitable causes in hotspots of the world.
Media Contact: Kat Levy,
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