Showing posts with label Patricia Manterola. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Patricia Manterola. Show all posts

Thursday, April 8, 2010

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: The Perfect Game in theaters this April 16th



A great family movie and just in time for baseball season, The Perfect Game, is out in theaters on April 16th. Based on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who become the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.

In 1957 a rag-tag, shoeless, poor group of kids from Monterrey, Mexico shocked the world by winning 13 games in a row and the Little League World Series in the only perfect game ever pitched in the Championship. These kids, led by their priest and a down-and-out former major leaguer embark on a journey through the southern US and up into Williamsport, PA for the Championship game. They encountered many adversities including nearly being deported and the bigotry that wouldn't allow them into certain restaurants or travel on certain buses. They never lost their faith and eventually captured the hearts of both nations. This is a heart-warming inspirational story in the tradition of "Rudy", "Hoosiers", "Coach Carter" or "Friday Night Lights". Written by John Bradly.


Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Carlos Gomez, Patricia Manterola and others in the Latino cast, for the most part.


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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Patricia Manterola Partners with Cheerios to Lead the Nationwide Search for Cheerios Angel de mi Corazón



National Program to Raise Awareness of the Risk of Heart Disease and High Cholesterol among Hispanics and Recognize Those Committed to the Cause.

Cheerios continues its long-term commitment to heart health and prevention through its national program, "Ángel de mi Corazón". The effort aims to raise awareness of heart health among Hispanics and recognize individuals and organizations nationwide who invest their time and energy helping those affected by heart diseases and high cholesterol. This year, Mexican superstar Patricia Manterola will lead the search for "ángeles" around the country who are committed to the cause. Cheerios will award five $5,000 grants to fund organizations that fight heart disease and raise cholesterol awareness in their communities. The awards will be announced in late March.

"Heart disease is one of the biggest health threats affecting Hispanics in this country," says Patricia Manterola. "I'm deeply honored to partner with Cheerios as the new Ángel and I hope I can encourage Hispanics to take the necessary measures to maintain a healthy heart and join me by participating in the Ángel de mi Corazón program."