Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Donors Step Forward and Pick up Laker Parade Costs


The financial impact of the Laker parade this morning will be minimal, as many donators have stepped forward to cover the costs. According to the Los Angeles Times the following donors will pickup the tab:

  • Casey and Laura Wasserman. Casey Wasserman is the grandson of former Universal Pictures Chairman Lew Wasserman.
  • Jerry and Margie Perenchio. Jerry Perenchio is the former chairman of Univision Communications.
  • Eli and Edythe Broad. Eli Board, founder of KB Home and the SunAmerica insurance firm, is a Los Angeles philanthropist actively involved in education, the arts and science.
  • Haim and Cheryl Saban. Los Angeles billionaire and media executive Haim Saban is part of an investor group that owns Univision.
  • Joe and Sharon Hernandez of Melissa's World Variety Produce, a major provider of specialty produce.
  • Ed and Gayle Roski. Ed Roski owns Majestic Realty and hopes to build a football stadium in the city of Industry to attract an NFL team.
  • The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. The San Bernardino County tribe owns a casino in Highland.

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