During a warm autumn night on October 27, 2011, in the city of the Angels, took place the last of this yearsAmfar Inspiration Gala “A Celebration of Men’s Style” event. The gala’s welcomed some of the biggest stars that have joined forces in order to support the foundation and honor the late Dame Elisabeth Taylor who helped created Amfar in 1985.
Sandra Bullock, Sean Penn, Collin Farrell, Sinead O’Connor, Alek Wek, Estelle and Debbie Harry were only few of the present stars that were on hand to support the cause.
Sandra Bullock during her tribute to the great star said: “Earlier this year, the world lost a radiant woman of courage and compassion. She lives on in every person she touched,” Bullock said of the actress and philanthropist, who passed away at age 79 in March. She never thought twice to put her arm around someone who was suffering, and that is the gift we have a human beings, the ability to reach out and touch another human being. Tonight we can honor this extraordinary woman and finish what she started.”
To entertain Amfar guests a “rock” Debbie Harry and a “sentimental” Sinead O’Connor gave two magnificent and memorable performances.
Among the unique pieces bitted during the live auction, Andy Warhol’s iconic “Peaches” print, Robert Mapplethorpe’s portrait of Deborah Harry and Damien Hirst Beautiful Spinning “Bottle Painting” were responsible for the substantial contribution to the Foundations resources!
Once more Reca Group, the Italian leader of branding accessories, was there to sustain Amfar and its humanitarian work. The company’s president, Mr. Paolo Diacci, said to be honored to support the cause especially in such a significant moment for Amfar that in 2011 computes 25 years since its foundation.
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-Phaon Spurlock, The Southern Gentleman
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