The third annual amfAR Gala Hong Kong attracted a large number of celebrities who showed their commitment to help raise funds in the fight against AIDS.
The event raised over $3.5 million (HK$27 million) for amfAR’s life-saving AIDS research programmes.
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The Gala was attended by a number of notable Hong Kong celebrities, but all eyes were on A-list stars Charlize Theron, Naomi Campbell, Jackie Chan, Charli XCX, Mark Ronson and K-Pop star CL.
Naomi Campbell opened the evening by welcoming guests and introducing amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole. After Cole’s speech, he introduced Honorary Chair Charlize Theron, who stressed the challenges of HIV and urged focused efforts on “the communities that are most vulnerable, that are most in need of prevention, education and support.”
The event also featured a live auction, which included a number of extravagant prizes:
Jackie Chan auctioned an opportunity for one guest to appear in his upcoming film with Sylvester Stallone and to attend the movie’s premiere in Beijing. This sold for $300,000.
Charlize Theron offered an opportunity for two to attend the New York City premiere of The Fate of the Furious, along with tickets to the VIP after-party and a suite at The Peninsula New York, which sold two sets of tickets for a total of $200,000.
Moët & Chandon offered, for the first time ever in Asia Pacific, their very own Moët & Chandon vending machine, which holds 315 Moët & Chandon mini bottles. The vending machine sold for $80,000. A seven-night stay for 12 people at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Palm Springs home sold for $100,000.
During the Gala, K-Pop superstar CL (Lee Chae-rin) took to the stage to perform her debut American singles.
Grammy-nominated British singer Charli XCX ended the evening with a set of her top hits and five-time Grammy Award-winning musician Mark Ronson kicked off the after-party with a DJ set.