Kenan Thompson, Luis Guzman host New York gala for childhood brain cancer charity that has donated over $4 million

Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson and actor Luis Guzman were named among the hosts of the 17th Annual Cristian Rivera Foundation Celebrity Gala, a fundraising event scheduled for November 10 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

According to the foundation's official announcement, the organisation has donated more than $4 million towards research into diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive childhood brain tumour, as well as financial assistance for affected families.The event, which also featured NBC's Darlene Rodriguez as a host, was organised to raise funds for clinical trials, medical research and family support programmes.