Berlin – On the 4th of November the Deutsche Oper opened up the doors for the 24th. Festive Operagala in favour of the German AIDS Foundation. It was an exclusive evening for more the 2.000 guests from Politics, Economics, Culture and Media. The Initiators have been delighted that so many guests have followed their invitation to support the good cause: „The amount of guests proves every year how important our fight against HIV and AIDS is“ explains Dr. Alard von Rohr and Alfred Weiss complemented: „We are happy about net receipts in the amount of 500.000 Euro.” With this years’ receipts more than 8 Million Euro have been contributed to the German AIDS Foundation in total.

Evenings’ Highlight was the arwarding of the „World Without AIDS Award“ to H.R.H. Princess Mabel van Oranje and Michel Sidibé who have been awarded for their outstanding engagement in global fight against HIV and AIDS. With her Foundation “Girls Not Brides” Mabel van Oranje is fighting to end child marriage, since AIDS is the death cause no 1 among youngs girls (age 10 – 19) in Africa and no 2 in the world. UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé has the Vision that more and more Countries agree upon an action plan to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Singer and Moderator Max Raabe guided the audience very charming through the sophisticated program: Ivan Ayón Rivas, Sofia Fomina, Jorge de León, Ismael Jordi, Vitalij Kowaljow, Salome Jicia, Alisa Kolosova, Lisette Oropesa, Christoph Pohl, Golda Schultz and Alexander Vinogradov presented high-level operatic arias to an enthusiastic audience. The following aftershow party with the Chris Genteman Group as well as Beck To Back and Winnie Appel & Paa’pa provided for high spirits on the dancefloor.

Following VIP’s could be seen on the red carpet: oni Garrn, Daniel Brühl, Natalia Avelon, Andreas Bourani, Franziska Knuppe, Caro Daur, Peter Maffay, Dunja Hayali, Michael Mronz,
Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker, Sami und Lamiya Slimani, Frida Gold, Conchita, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Clemens Schick, Ulrich Meyer, Sarah Brandner and Jens Spahn

The Festive Operagala is with its high level guestlist, the internationally well-known artists and the attractive evening programm a constant in the social life of the german capital and one of the most important charity events in favour of the German AIDS Foundation.

The gala has been presented by Audi: „It is a special honour for us to support the German AIDS Foundation and to be a partner in this fight against HIV and AIDS“, Martin Sander, Head of Sales Germany, explains the Engagement of the AUDI AG. Audi donated the initiators Alfred Weiss and Dr. Alard von Rohr despite several contributions in kind a cheque in the amount of 250.000 Euro.Premium Partner MAC Cosmetics and the Verband der Privaten Krankenversicherung (PKV) are supporting the German AIDS Foundation with a donation of 300.000 Euro each. All contributions run directly into the work of the German AIDS Foundation. Additional Sponsors are ELTEC-GEOCLIMA, Allgemeiner Grund & Boden Fundus, Standard Life as well as Lipke & Lipke. All partners emphasize their social responsibility for people with HIV and AIDS as well as their cultural and social engagement.

Festive Operagala for the German AIDS Foundation: A Royal Highness and political, economical, cultural and medial VIP’s at the Gala at the Deutsche Oper, Berlin.

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• At 11/05/2017 06:08:00 p.m.
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New York, NY October 29, 2017 – Moët Hennessy, the Naked Heart Foundation and amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, joined forces for the first time to hold a magnificent Halloween edition of The Fabulous Fund Fair in New York City.  The Fabulous Fund Fair, Halloween Edition, was NYC’s newest, scariest and hottest Halloween extravaganza. This was a fabulous fun-filled frightful carnival complete with whimsical stalls, games, amusements, luxury prizes, celebrity hosts, cocktails, champagne and delectable treats.

As the Official Wine & Spirits Partner of both amfAR and The Fabulous Fund Fair, guests enjoyed products from Moët Hennessy’s prestigious portfolio including Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon, Volcan De Mi Tierra Tequila, Belvedere Vodka, Hennessy Cognac, Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky and selected wines from Terrazas des los Andes.

Veuve Clicquot treated guests to glasses of Yellow Label champagne throughout the evening. In keeping with the theme, a custom-made bar featured “Veuve Clicquot yellow” balloons accented with spiders and crows.  At the Veuve Clicquot game, guests tested their skills at “Hook-a-Spider”—the Veuve Clicquot version of “Hook-a-Duck.”  Players attempted to hook floating spiders which corresponded to special champagne prizes—a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rosé, Vintage 2008 or La Grande Dame.

Dom Pérignon participated in a Wheel of Fortune style game where guests paid different increments to spin the wheel for a chance at winning a Dom Pérignon experience that offered the ultimate in Champagne luxury for lovers of Dom Pérignon and gourmet food. The experience included a 4-day Paris and Epernay, Champagne journey with Dom Pérignon, dinner at Alain Ducasse and a Riva yacht excursion on the Seine river, as well as a case of personalized P2 rosé 1996 bottles or 6 personalized magnums of the current vintage.

With Moët Hennessy’s support, amfAR has been able to fund 18 Innovation grants to scientific teams that include 74 scientists in all, as well as invest in game-changing, multi-year projects like the amfAR Institute for HIV Cure Research, the only consortium of its kind in the world.

Moët Hennessy is proud to contribute to making each amfAR event around the world an exceptional experience, to support the association and its lifesaving research.

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Moët Hennessy Celebrated Halloween as the Official Wine & Spirits Partner of The Fabulous Fund Fair Benefitting the Naked Heart Foundation and amfAR

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• At 10/29/2017 08:17:00 p.m.
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New York, NY October 27, 2017 – Moët Hennessy, the Naked Heart Foundation and amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will be joining forces for the first time to hold a magnificent Halloween edition of The Fabulous Fund Fair in New York City.  The Fabulous Fund Fair, Halloween Edition, is NYC’s newest, scariest and hottest Halloween extravaganza. This is a fabulous fun-filled frightful carnival complete with whimsical stalls, games, amusements, luxury prizes, celebrity hosts, cocktails, champagne and delectable treats.

 

As the Official Wine & Spirits Partner of both amfAR and The Fabulous Fund Fair, guests will enjoy products from Moët Hennessy’s prestigious portfolio to include Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon,        Volcan De Mi Tierra Tequila, Belvedere Vodka, Hennessy Cognac, Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky and selected wines from Terrazas des los Andes.

 

Veuve Clicquot will treat guests to glasses of Yellow Label champagne throughout the evening. In keeping with the theme, the custom-made bar will feature “Veuve Clicquot yellow” balloons accented with spiders and crows.  At the Veuve Clicquot game, guests can test their skills at “Hook-a-Spider”—the Veuve Clicquot version of “Hook-a-Duck.”  Players will attempt to hook floating spiders which correspond to special champagne prizes—a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rosé, Vintage 2008 or La Grande Dame.

 

Dom Pérignon will be participating in a Wheel of Fortune style game where guests pay different increments to spin the wheel for a chance at winning a Dom Pérignon experience that offers the ultimate in Champagne luxury for lovers of Dom Pérignon and gourmet food. The experience will include a 4-day Paris and Epernay, Champagne journey with Dom Pérignon, dinner at Alain Ducasse and a Riva yacht excursion on the Seine river, as well as a case of personalized P2 rosé 1996 bottles or 6 personalized magnums of the current vintage.

With Moët Hennessy’s support, amfAR has been able to fund 18 Innovation grants to scientific teams that include 74 scientists in all, as well as invest in game-changing, multi-year projects like the amfAR Institute for HIV Cure Research, the only consortium of its kind in the world.

 

Moët Hennessy is proud to contribute to making each amfAR event around the world an exceptional experience, to support the association and its lifesaving research.

Moët Hennessy Official Wine & Spirits Partner of The Fabulous Fund Fair benefiting the Naked Heart Foundation and amfAR

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• At 10/27/2017 11:26:00 p.m.
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Los Angeles, California, October 12, 2017 – Moët Hennessy is proud to participate in the 8^th annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles as a Signature Sponsor and as Official Wine and Spirits Partner of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. 

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy champagne, wine, and spirits from Moët Hennessy’s prestigious portfolio to include Veuve Clicquot, a customized Belvedere amfAR martini, Hennessy Cognac, Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky and selected wines from Cape Mentelle. 

Committed to providing support and visibility to worthy causes and creating customized luxury experiences for their supporters, Belvedere Vodka is offering a personalized Belvedere Bespoke Silver Saber magnum for each guest who pledges $500 or more to amfAR throughout the evening.

To further support amfAR’s fundraising, Moët Hennessy will offer a one-of-a-kind, live-auction lot created specifically for amfAR Gala Los Angeles, an Australian Wine Excursion with Cape Mentelle.  The three-day experience allows for guests to explore the untamed majesty of the Margaret River region, visit the estate vineyards, which produce grapes for their award-winning Cabernet, meet the winemaker, and enjoy an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of the winery followed by a food and wine pairing experience in the Cabernet Cellar.

With Moët Hennessy’s support, amfAR has been able to fund 18 Innovation grants to scientific teams that include 74 scientists in all, as well as invest in game-changing, multi-year projects like the amfAR Institute for HIV Cure Research, the only consortium of its kind in the world.

Moët Hennessy is proud to contribute to making each amfAR event around the world an exceptional experience, to support the association and its lifesaving research.

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Moët Hennessy, Official Wine and Spirits Partner, of amfAR Gala Los Angeles

• 8th annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles AIDS amfAR Champagne Foundation
• At 10/12/2017 07:58:00 p.m.
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