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Santana and Marc Anthony performed at the China Care Foundation's annual private concert
China Care Foundation, the nonprofit that provides life-saving surgery to special needs orphans in China, raised more than $1.3 million at the event, its sixth annual fund-raiser, which was held in Greenwich. All proceeds will benefit the hundreds of orphans in China Care's programs, since 100% of the event was underwritten by the organization's board of directors.
After a delay from severe thunder and lightning storms, the legendary Carlos Santana and the musical family the Gipsy Kings revved up the crowd with their rhythmic sounds. Santana was making a repeat performance, as he played for China Care's fund-raiser three years ago. The more than 300 invited guests were then treated to an up-close and personal performance with salsa king Marc Anthony, who called Santana back on stage so the two could jam together for the intimate audience. Attendees were close enough to shake hands with the artists and even got to see Mr. Anthony's wife, famed singer, actress and fashion entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez, when she made a surprise appearance on stage while he played.
"Once you become part of the China Care family and become invested in their mission you just keep coming back year after year," said ESPN's Hannah Storm who was a guest. "The party is great, but the work they do is even more inspiring."
Throughout the night, guests also had the opportunity to bid on a number of impressive auction packages, from an exotic African safari, to field passes for the New York Giants, to tickets and a backstage tour at the Metropolitan Opera - all to benefit China Care.
"We are grateful for all the support we get at this event," said China Care founder Matt Dalio. "Our donors are literally saving these children's lives."
China Care provides critical surgery and medical care to orphans in need and places them in loving foster families once they are healthy. The organization also grants financial support to families adopting these children. At the same time, China Care empowers young Americans to make a difference in the world by volunteering to help care for and raise funds for special needs orphans.
For more information, visit Chinacare.org.
that day was
like a dream,
Amazing experience 
U know what I mean?
