amfAR New York Gala 2010

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Special tribute to Natasha Richardson; Sir Elton John, David Furnish and Yves Carcelle will be honored; M•A•C Viva Glam spokesperson Lady Gaga and Rufus Wainwright to perform


MEDIA CONTACTS:
Bennah Serfaty, Senior Director of Communications, (212) 806-1607 or bennah.serfaty@amfar.org; Natalie Jacobs, Coordinator, Media Relations, (212) 806-1694 or natalie.jacobs@amfar.org

New York, NY, January 11, 2010—On February 10, amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole will be joined by fellow event chairs Sandy Brant, Andy Cohen, John Demsey, Donna Karan, Vanessa Redgrave, Joely Richardson, Carine Roitfeld, Ingrid Sischy, Sharon Stone, Stanley Tucci, Diane von Furstenberg, and Anna Wintour to kick off fashion week at amfAR’s annual New York Gala, held at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Yves Carcelle, president and CEO of Louis Vuitton, and Sir Elton John and David Furnish will be honored for their vital and distinctive contributions to the global struggle against AIDS. amfAR will also pay tribute to the late Natasha Richardson, a former amfAR board member and leader in the fight against AIDS. Meryl Streep, Vanessa Redgrave, and amfAR Founding Chairman Dr. Mathilde Krim will participate in the tribute.

The black-tie dinner and auction, now in its twelfth year, will also include special performances by M•A•C Viva Glam spokesperson Lady Gaga and Rufus Wainwright.

Carcelle, Furnish, and Sir Elton will each receive amfAR’s Award of Courage for outstanding leadership and distinguished service in furthering amfAR’s mission, and for playing a vital role in increasing AIDS awareness and accelerating the pace of HIV/AIDS research.

Since 1998, amfAR’s New York Gala has been one of New York City’s most successful and high-profile AIDS benefits. The gala has raised more than $10 million in support of amfAR’s programs. Previous honorees have included Clive Davis, Peter Dolan/Bristol Myers Squibb, Richard Gere, Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Hanks, Quincy Jones, Donna Karan, Patti LaBelle, Lorne Michaels, Liza Minnelli, Rosie O’Donnell, Howard and Cindy Rachofsky, Sumner Redstone/Viacom, Natasha Richardson, Bill Roedy/MTV Networks, Carine Roitfeld, Julian Schnabel, Bobby Shriver, Sharon Stone, Barbara Walters, Robin Williams, and Anna Wintour.

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 $307 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.
amfAR recognizes American Airlines for its commitment to the fight against AIDS and its generous support of amfAR’s mission.

CREDENTIAL REQUESTS:
Send to Natalie Jacobs at natalie.jacobs@amfar.org, or fax to (212) 806-1620. Please include your contact information.
For tickets/table inquiries, please contact Timothy Stahl at (212) 806-1636 or timothy.stahl@amfar.org.

amfAR to Honor Sir Elton John, David Furnish, and Yves Carcelle at Its Annual New York Gala