FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 30, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mattera Foundation and luxury car rental company Lou La Vie together contributed and participated in Irie Weekend 2011, a three-day weekend of networking, golfing, and music to aid and support the Southern Florida Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Mattera Foundation always seeks out worthy causes to support and witness first hand the many benefits that the Irie Foundation provides to children in need. Also in attendance were Lil John, Nick Cannon, Flo Rida, and LeBron James who arrived to show their support for DJ Irie's foundation.
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"The Irie Foundation is a true testament of our ability to lend ourselves to children who need guidance and support. The children are my every day inspiration; without the children, everything we do becomes meaningless," said John Temerian, Founder and Owner of Lou La Vie.
The Mattera Foundation aims to build and hold a permanent and growing endowment for the community's changing needs and opportunities. Through foundations such as the Irie Foundation, The Mattera Foundation can empower the community to fulfill their goals. "Everyone holds the power to make a difference in the life of another," said Founder, John Mattera.
About The Mattera Foundation:
The mission of The Mattera Foundation is to strengthen the community through bringing good people and good causes together to help ensure both the excellent stewardship of donor funds and the wise investment of grants in the communities that we serve. The Mattera Foundation puts the joy back in giving. For more about The Mattera Foundation, visit www.TheMatteraFoundation.com.
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About Lou La Vie:
Lou La Vie is a privately owned corporation created to satisfy the growing demand for the rental of luxury and exotic vehicles in Miami and South Florida. John Temerian, Founder, partnered with Jan Otto, and DJ Irie, of the Miami Heat, to develop Lou La Vie after years of working within the ever-changing exotic automobile industry. The company goal is to offer the perfect selection of the finest exotics and luxury cars as well as premium rentals for longer term needs. The focus is to provide individuals with the opportunity to "Rent the Life." They offer cars from premium manufacturers and anticipate adding several new vehicles to their fleet over the next few months. Vehicles can be rented by the day, week, or monthly. They also offer many unique gift packages. To learn more about the company, please visit www.loulavie.com.
