Last week, Madonna and Gucci hosted a fundraising event here in New York to benefit UNICEF.
The evening, which was entirely paid for by Gucci, was dedicated to raising money and awareness for the millions of children orphaned or affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. 11 million children in sub-Saharan Africa have lost one or both parents to AIDS, and 2 million are currently living with HIV/AIDS.
The evening featured musical performances by the African Children’s Choir, as well as Timbaland, Rihanna, and Alicia Keys. UNICEF Ambassadors Téa Leoni and Lucy Liu were among the many guests who showed their support.
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| ©Jeff Connell, UNICEF, 2008 | |
| Téa Leoni |
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| Lucy Liu |
And the best news? Almost $3 million dollars were raised for UNICEF, to support UNICEF's Schools for Africa program.
UNICEF thanks Gucci, and everyone who supported the event, for helping children in need!
©Jeff Connell, UNICEF, 2008
Members of the African Children’s Choir