Even before her debut as
Randi Morgan on ABC's daytime soap opera, "All My Children," Denise
Vasi had already established herself as one of the entertainment industry's top
women to watch. The actress, who is currently the face of Olay's Spring 2009
on-camera advertising campaign, has graced the pages of international and
domestic glossies (including ELLE, Marie Claire, GQ Italy and the cover of
French magazine Clam) as a sought-out model.
Denise’s charity work spans
many different causes. Some of her recent interests include:
Caron Renaissance, whose mission is to "reverse the destructive
cycle of addiction and related disorders. The strategy is to intervene on the
process through a coordinated array of clinical services, repair broken
alliances and foster foster healthy interdependent relationships." Denise
recently hosted Save a Life
Celebration to honor Caron Renaissance and 20 years of service. Ms. Vasi
praised Director of Development, Ms. Jacqueline
Sherry's 24/7 availability for advice, remarking, "her struggle and
willingness to give back is an inspiration for me.”
For more information on
Caron Renaissance, please visit their site, http://www.caronrenaissance.org/
iParticipate had Denise as a volunteer in October's event where ABC Daytime and SOAPnet's Soap Nation Tour teamed with City
Year, the national youth service organization, for volunteer events in
Los Angeles and New York.
City Year is a nonprofit organization built on the belief that young
people can change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, City
Year's diverse young leaders make a difference in the lives of children
and transform schools and neighborhoods across the United States, at 19
locations, and in South Africa. Every 26 seconds a student drops out of
high school in America, and this dropout crisis requires innovative
solutions. Corps members dedicate themselves to helping students and
schools succeed with a focus on improving attendance, behavior and
coursework. City Year also engages community members, corporate
employees and students in high-impact community service events to
improve educational, recreational and residential facilities supporting
youth and families. For information on City Year, please click here.