Nothing Compares to Family
Jack Colemanis a Duke University graduate who married actress Beth Toussaint in 1996. They have a daughter, Tess, born in 1999, who also participated in the Nothing Compares to Family Campaign. Coleman is a soap opera veteran with his first role on Days of our Lives and later on Dynasty when he took over the role of Steven Carrington, one of the first gay characters on television. Since then he has appeared on the mini-series, Kingdom Hospital and made guest appearances in The Net (TV series), CSI: Miami, Nip/Tuck, Without A Trace and Entourage. He also co-starred as Alyson & Amanda Michalka's father in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Cow Belles. He was nominated for his performance in the play, Stand-up Tragedy and won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his performance in Bouncers. Coleman currently plays the anything-but-benign lead character, Noah Bennet, in NBC’s sci-fi thriller, “Heroes,” and has been filming public service announcements to help raise awareness for gender equality in pain management.

The Elevate Hope Foundation
The Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF) is dedicated to provide abused and abandoned children an alternative method of therapy through music and the arts, and funding special services and programs that assist the needs of these children using these fundamental methods. Co-founded in 2001 by entertainer Sheila E. and business manager, Lynn Mabry, EHF supports existing programs of their beneficiaries through monetary funding and in-kind donations e.g. musical instruments, art supplies, and work stations complete with computers, keyboards and applicable instructional software. Over 65 percent of our grant dollars will be invested at the local community level. Outside financial support fills a viable niche in light of more conservative funding offered by the federal government. Foster care systems and outreach programs alike share the urgent demand for funding and unite in this strong commitment to serve the needs of disadvantaged children. For more information on the Elevate Hope Foundation or to make a contribution please visit www.elevatehope.org.