Media Coverage

PADF's Heroes of the Hemisphere generated a tremendous amount of media coverage before, during and after the October 24 event. Below is a selection of the print and online stories. Click on the headline to read each story.

Tim Hardaway brings the heat


We caught up with the former NBA point guard while he was attending a luncheon Saturday honoring unsung heroes of the hemisphere. The event was organized by Pan American Development Foundation, and the setting was Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Liberty of the Seas.

Source: The Miami Herald


Miami luncheon to honor five for their work


The Pan American Development Foundation will raise money for Haiti and recognize regional heroes at a Saturday luncheon.

Source: The Miami Herald


Heroes of Hemisphere honored at Miami event


MIAMI -- Celebrities and politicians are celebrating five "heroes of the hemisphere" in Miami.

Source: The Associated Press


Heroes of the Hemisphere


I was privileged to have been invited to the Heroes of the Hemisphere event this past Saturday, organized by the Pan American Development Foundation. Marc Masferrer wrote about the event - and the organization's recognition of Yoani Sanchez.

Source: Babalublog


Yoani Sanchez recibe el premio Héroes del Hemisferio


La Fundacion Panamericana para el Desarrollo hizo entrega el pasado viernes del premio "Heroes del Hemisferio" a la bloguera Yoani Sanchez, autora del sitio Generacion Y, por "luchar por la libertad de expresion".


Source: Cuba Encuentro blog


Another “unacceptable” award for Yoani


Four of the five Pan American Development Foundation’s Heroes of the Hemisphere will be present in Miami today for a big party in their honor, as they are recognized for how they have "truly changed lives."

Source: Uncommon Sense blog


PADF Award to Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez


Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez is one of the recipients of the 2009 Heroes of the Hemisphere award, it was announced yesterday.

Source: Repeating Islands blog


Romero Britto Creates Painting for Charity


Pop artist Romero Britto lends his talent, energy and time to many philanthropic causes. Known for his bright colors, pop images and playful themes, Britto’s artwork reflects his unrestrained and optimistic point of view.


Source: Mosaic Park West

Yoani Sanchez recibe el premio Heroes del Hemisferio

 

La distinción, que otorga la Fundación Panamericana para el Desarrollo a
'individuos notables', fue recogida en su nombre por el músico Gorki Águila. La Fundación Panamericana para el Desarrollo hizo entrega el pasado viernes del premio "Héroes del Hemisferio" a la bloguera Yoani Sánchez, autora del sitio Generación Y, por "luchar por la libertad de expresión".

Source: Cuba Verdad



No Cruise for Yoani


The Pan American Development Foundation today plans to honor Yoani Sanchez and four others. Sanchez won’t be at the Heroes of the Hemisphere ceremony in Miami, according to the blog, Uncommon Sense.

Source: Along the Malecon blog


Heroes of the Hemisphere


Celebrate an amazing group of people who have overcome obstacles to improve the lives of our neighbors in Latin America and the Caribbean. Five outstanding individuals from four countries will be honored as the 2009 Heroes of the Hemisphere on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Source: EcoChamber website