Ashley Argota puts on a performance at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation‘s 2011 Kids for Kids Family Carnival held at Skylight SOHO on Saturday afternoon (November 5) in New York City.

The 18-year-old actress/student tweeted after the event, “ahh! had an amazing time performing here at @EGPAF ! love this event. so fun, great cause. #makeamothersfightyourfight”

Ashley joined families and other celeb guests to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation’s efforts to end HIV/AIDS in children around the world. Over 600 people attended this year’s event, raising nearly $1 million!

In addition to Ashley‘s performance, the carnival featured an African drum performance by the Alvin Ailey Dance Workshop, a t-shirt decorating from American Eagle, thebeloved Disney Reading Room, a celebrity versus child ping pong booth provided by SPiN New York, and a fairy tale dress-up booth from Princess Expressions.

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