Janelle Monae is set to perform at the amfAR New York Gala on February 8, 2012 honoring those who have led the global struggle against HIV/AIDS. The black-tie benefit, which will be hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker,will raise money for AIDS research. The evening will feature a gala dinner, live auction, special performances, and honoree tributes. For this special occasion, Jean-Claude Biver and Hublot are pleased to announce the auction of the first timepiece 000/100 of the new Hublot amfAR collection engraved with the signature of amfAR Founding Chairman Dr. Mathilde Krim. The event is sponsored by luxury watch brand Hublot.
A black-tie benefit at Cipriani Wall Street, the amfAR New York Gala will honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the fight against AIDS and raise much needed funds for AIDS research. The gala, held on the eve of New York Fashion Week, will begin with cocktails, followed by dinner, a live auction of luxury items, and a special tribute to our honorees.
HONOREES
Roberto Cavalli
Caroline Scheufele
Goldman Sachs Gives
SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO
Dame Elizabeth Taylor
with musical accompaniment by Michelle Johnson
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY
Janelle Monáe
Theophilus London
BACKGROUND
Since its inception in 1998, the amfAR New York Gala has become one of New York City’s most successful and high-profile AIDS benefits. The gala has saluted some of the biggest names in entertainment, fashion, art, and philanthropy, including Yves Carcelle, President Bill Clinton, Clive Davis, Peter Dolan/Bristol Myers Squibb, Richard Gere, Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Hanks, Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Quincy Jones, Donna Karan, Patti Labelle, Lorne Michaels, Liza Minnelli, Rosie O’Donnell, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, Sumner Redstone/Viacom, Natasha Richardson, Bill Roedy/MTV Networks, Carine Roitfeld, Julian Schnabel, Bobby Shriver, Sharon Stone, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Diane von Furstenberg, Barbara Walters, Robin Williams, and Anna Wintour.
Past galas have featured speakers, presenters, and performers such as Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Woody Allen, Tracy Chapman, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Billy Crystal, Michael Douglas, Eve, Whitney Houston, Marc Jacobs, Elton John, Gladys Knight, Beyoncé Knowles, Lady Gaga, Barry Manilow, Lou Reed, Vanessa Redgrave, Natasha Richardson, Garry Shandling, Jon Stewart, Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman, Stanley Tucci, Rufus Wainwright, and Stevie Wonder. To date, the amfAR New York Gala has raised over $11 million for AIDS research.
Tickets and sponsorships range from $1500 to $75000, to purchase tickets click here.
For those purchasing tickets or tables for the benefit, payments in excess of $350 per person are tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Please note that contributions in return for which no goods or services were received are tax-deductible as charitable contributions (Tax ID #13-3163817). A copy of amfAR’s annual report may be obtained from the organization or from the NY State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
About amfAR
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested more than $340 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.
