Dear Friends,
We must not forget, there is no future without children. It doesn’t matter the color, religion or race. Children are children, and we are here for them.
Only by joining together and uniting our forces can we make a difference.
– Andrea Panconesi, LuisaViaRoma CEO
UNICEF Italia and LuisaViaRoma hosted the first UNICEF Summer Gala in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, a charity event to support UNICEF’s activities to protect children’s rights worldwide.
Hosted in the magical Mediterranean atmosphere of Villa Violina, the unforgettable event featured a cocktail overlooking the sea, a gala dinner, an auction and after-party. International celebrities, philanthropists and notable guests from all over the world attended the night and helped to raise 3.4 million euros to sustain UNICEF.
The Gala’s Chairs included Alessandra Ambrosio, Mohammed Al Turki, Georgia Fowler, Martha Hunt, Leonardo Del Vecchio, Ray Liotta, David Mimran, Nadine Leopold, Emily Ratajkowski, Michelle Rodriguez, Jasmine Sanders & Terrence J., Sara Sampaio, Shanina Shaik, Caroline Scheufele, Josephine Skriver, Miles Teller & Keleigh Sperry, Noonoouri, Tommaso Chiabra, and Jasmine Tookes.
The incredible performances by pop-music icon and UNICEF GoodWill Ambassador Ricky Martin, Rita Ora, and Sofia Carson entertained the crowd during the dinner, while an incredible live auction conducted by Alexander Gilkes included a unique Fiat 500 Riva exclusive edition donated by Riva Cantieri, a collection of gowns by Siran, artworks by renowned artists such as Francis Bacon, Pablo Picasso, RETNA, photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Douglas Kirkland, Andy Warhol by Christopher Makos, unique experiences including racing cars with Hollywood actress Michelle Rodriguez and an exclusive Copenhagen visit with Mads Mikkelsen and Pilou Asbaek and pieces of jewelry including a Chopard diamond necklace.
The after party included sets by international DJs DJ Ruckus and DJ Luciano.
The event, hosted by Paolo Rozera, UNICEF Italia Executive Director; Andrea Panconesi, LuisaViaRoma CEO & Founder, and Tommaso Chiabra, Fundraising Chairman, saw the attendance of performers such as Ricky Martin, Rita Ora, Sofia Carson, DJ Ruckus, DJ Luciano, as long as appearance of Afef Jnifen, Angela Missoni, Bambi Northwood-Blyth, Caroline Daur, Caroline Scheufele, Cindy Bruna, Diana Picasso, Emily Ratajkowski, Gina Lollobrigida, Heidi Klum, Jasmine Sanders, Jasmine Tookes, Jordan Barrett, Lorena Rae, Margherita Missoni, Michelle Rodriguez, Nicole Scherzinger, Shanina Shaik, Sofia Resing, among the others.
The UNICEF Summer Gala was produced by Andy Boose and Stefan Santoni of ISG / International Society Group.
