BURBANK, CA --AT&T presented a $300,000 check to PADRES Contra El Cáncer (PADRES) national spokeswoman Eva Longoria Parker, signifying a $1 million total donation to benefit the organization.



The money was raised during AT&T’s fourth annual campaign to benefit PADRES, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of

life for Latino children with cancer and their families.



“I’m thrilled to accept a fourth check from AT&T, especially since today we are celebrating a $1 million total donation to PADRES,” said Longoria Parker, actress and PADRES national spokeswoman.



“This organization is near and dear to my heart and I’m so thankful that the money donated by AT&T will help us continue supporting families coping with the devastating effects of childhood cancer.”

Adds Beto Cuevas, three-time Grammy winner and PADRES Ambassador, “PADRES is providing critical support to Hispanic families in the most trying times when they need it most.”



“In times like these it’s so important to support community organizations like PADRES, which has given hope to so many families,” said Andy Shibley, vice president and general manager of AT&T’s Greater Los Angeles Area. “We are proud to have once again partnered with PADRES and delighted that we have reached the $1 million mark.”



For more information about PADRES, visit www.IAmHOPE.org.



PADRES Contra El Cáncer (PADRES) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families. No family is turned away. Since March 2005, actress Eva Longoria Parker has served as the organization’s national spokesperson.

For more information about PADRES, visit www.IAmHOPE.org.