Romero Britto Creates an Original Painting for Heroes of the Hemisphere in Miami

Famed Brazilian Artist's Work to be Auctioned at Oct. 24 Event

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Internationally acclaimed
contemporary artist Romero Britto will create an original work of art that
will be auctioned at the Oct. 24 Heroes of the Hemisphere celebration in
Miami, the Pan American Development Foundation announced today.
www.HeroesoftheHemisphere.org

"As an artist, it is my desire to share a vision of hope, happiness and beauty
with the world," says Britto. "PADF's Heroes of the Hemisphere celebrates five
people who have done extraordinary work to create a brighter future for the
less fortunate among us. This piece is my way of contributing to their
recognition."

Always the artistic innovator, the Brazilian-born artist will unleash his
brilliant, colorful style on the Heroes of the Hemisphere signature logo of a
thumbprint and its tagline "Make Your Mark on Humanity." While Britto's canvas
is on display at the Oct. 24 gala luncheon, a group of VIPs will be invited to
place their own fingerprint on it to symbolize their personal "Mark on
Humanity."

Britto's work will be auctioned to the public, with proceeds going to both
PADF and the Romero Britto Foundation.

Heroes of the Hemisphere will celebrate five people from Cuba, Colombia, El
Salvador and Haiti on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Miami. The program brings together
350 leaders from business, government, diplomacy, philanthropy and
entertainment. www.HeroesoftheHemisphere.org

"Britto's compassion for people aligns perfectly with our mission and the goal
of the Miami program. We're excited to have him associated with Heroes of the
Hemisphere," says PADF Board President Frank Gomez.

Britto's art is on display in museums and sold in galleries around the world.
In addition to his commercial success, Britto has been applauded for being an
artistic activist. He donates artwork to more than 300 non-profit
organizations each year. Britto lives and works in Miami.

About Heroes of the Hemisphere
PADF's Heroes of the Hemisphere will be held on the Royal Caribbean
International's Liberty of the Seas, which will be docked at the Port of
Miami. The Oct. 24 celebration is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are $350 each online at www.HeroesoftheHemisphere.org or (877)
909-HERO (4376). Seats are limited.

Since RCCL is hosting the event, proceeds will be used for programs and
beneficiaries. In addition to RCCL, partners include Chevron, MTV, Sony Music,
Univision, the Center for Hemispheric Policy, the social marketing agency
Interlex of San Antonio, Greenberg Traurig, Citi and Caterpillar.

About PADF
PADF is an independent, non-profit organization that creates public-private
partnerships that assist the least advantaged people in Latin America and the
Caribbean.

Having worked in every country in the hemisphere, PADF engages community-based
groups, governments and the private sector in the process of implementing
appropriate solutions for sustainable development.

In the past year, PADF's programs assisted more than 5 million people in 18
countries. www.padf.org

SOURCE Pan American Development Foundation

Michael J. Zamba, Senior Director of Communications of Pan American
Development Foundation, +1-202-458-3969