The Panama native, Samy P El Conde, was born with music flowing through his veins. An early example of this was when a cassette tape played throughout his childhood home, within Panama City, he would dance for hours on end. His family would take it as far as to even nickname him El Balatrine. 1996, […]
Tag: John Gungie Rivera
Epic New Year's Eve BashTues 12/31 at Karvouna Mezze
We’re throwing a party and you’ll have a blast! As we bring in the New Year and say goodbye to the last! Join us for New Year’s Eve as we bring in 2020 at Karvouna Mezze in NYC. In celebration of the new year and the film “3 Days Rising” starring Ice T, Peter Greene […]
Cristian's Journey
There are many great children books amongst our community that are positive, uplifting, and encourages our children to be the best that they can be; not only does Cristian’s Journey signify those things but Cristian’s Journey focuses on a young boy who dedicates his life (literally) to serving others. Cristian’s Journey touches on the topic […]
Cristian Rivera Foundation Announces Fifth Annual Celebrity Gala
Mark your calendars: the Fifth Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala is officially scheduled for Monday September 30. The gala will once again be a star-studded affair held at the Copacabana Supper Club and Event Space in the heart of Times Square. Guests will enjoy dinner prepared by Celebrity Chef Alex Garcia and a cocktail […]
Cristian Rivera Foundation founder John “Gungie” Rivera Named Grand Marshal for Castle Hill Little League Parade
Returning to his roots as a former all-star player with Castle Hill Little League, local entrepreneur and Cristian Rivera Foundation founder John “Gungie” Rivera is proud to be Grand Marshall at this year’s Castle Hill Little League Parade. This year’s parade has special relevance, not only for him but for the entire community, as it’s […]
Stars Come Out to Support the Cristian Rivera Foundation at Charity Theater Performance
Last night, the Cristian Rivera Foundation filled the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre with a one-night-only charity performance of DC-7, The Roberto Clemente Story. Guests enjoyed a two-hour pre-show reception catered by Celebrity Chef and Cristian Rivera Foundation Committee Member Alex Garcia, the executive chef at Babalu Restaurant and Lounge in the Bronx, before sitting down […]
Remembering Ralph Mercado
On Sunday, January 25th 2009, I lost my son Cristian to Pontine Glioma, a rare form of brain cancer that has no cure. On Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 I experienced another painful loss. I lost my partner, my mentor, my friend, my brother and my second father: Ralph Mercado. He was the only person in […]
Cristian Rivera Foundation Continues to Spread Awareness at the 2011 Latin Mixx Conference
Last night, the Cristian Rivera Foundation was featured during the Latin Mixx Conference (LMC) Awards Ceremony at The Times Square Center. The ceremony marked LMC’s 6th year in the making, and honored the top Latino DJ’s and promoters in the business. Founder, Kevin “Pills” Monatano, acknowledged the growing strength of the Latino population and pulled […]
