Annie Wood emcees charity fundraiser Drop in the Bucket honoring the Dixie Chicks

October 19, 2007 (Hollywood, CA) Actress Annie Wood was the master of ceremonies tonight at charity Drop in the Bucket's annual fundraiser, where the Dixie Chicks were honored. Drop in the Bucket is a non-profit organization that combats the deadly water crisis in Africa by installing water wells in villages and large rural schools.

Drop in the Bucket's private fundraiser raised money for a large water project in the war-torn northern region of Lira. Over 1.6 million refugees are now returning to their homes after 20 years. Sam Childers, who is also speaking at the fundraiser, currently runs the largest orphanage in the Sudan, specializing in rescued child soldiers. Drop in the Bucket also be raised funds to purchase larger equipment for drilling crews in Uganda.

About Drop in the Bucket
Drop in the Bucket is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating the deadly water crisis in Africa by installing water wells in villages and large rural schools. For more information and to make a donation, visit www.dropinthebucket.org.

About Annie Wood
Annie Wood is an actress, host, producer and author whose credits include “ER,” “Joey,” “That’s So Raven,” “Becker,” "Strong Medicine," "Costello," “NYPD Blue,” as well as films such as the lead in the cult classic “Cellblock Sisters." Annie Wood was also host and co-producer of the nationally syndicated dating game show, "BZZZ!" Annie Wood currently appears in the Dane Cook/Jessica Alba movie "Good Luck Chuck." For more information on Annie Wood, visit Annie Wood’s website at www.AnnieWood.com or on myspace at www.myspace.com/ActingAnnie or at www.DoGoodStuff.org.

About Lawson Artist Management, LLC
Lawson Artist Management is a unique, diversified talent management firm founded and led by Mike Lawson, an investment banking executive with a strategic development, marketing, financial and management consulting business background who is also a classical pianist.  Lawson Artist Management personally manages both established and emerging recording artists, actors/actresses, screenwriters and executive producers.  For more information, visit Lawson Artist Management’s website at www.LawsonArtistManagement.com