US actress Eva Longoria of the television series "Desperate Housewives" honored at Padres Contra El Cancer gala. U.S. actress Eva Longoria, one of the stars of the television series "Desperate Housewives" poses wearing the Esperanza red elastic wristband, a symbol of hope, as she arrives for the Padres Contra El Cancer gala in Los Angeles March 31, 2005. Longoria has accepted the title of national spokesperson for the charity which helps Latino children with cancer and their families, as they deal with understanding the disease and assistance in seeking correct treatment. Longoria also received the organization's Ruby Olivia Cedillo award for her outstanding work with the charity. REUTERS/Fred Prouser