amfAR Annual Events Photography courtesy of amfAR, Getty Images, and Kevin Tachman Table of Contents amfAR Annual Events...................................... 4 amfAR Gala New York..................................... 8 amfAR Gala Hong Kong.................................12 amfAR Gala São Paulo.................................. 16 amfAR Gala Cannes. .....................................20 amfAR Gala Milano .......................................24 TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art .......................28 amfAR Gala Los Angeles............................... 32 generationCURE ........................................36 A Star-Studded Cast ......................................40 The Company We Keep ................................42 amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost, Sandra Bullock, and Kevin Huvane Press Coverage ............................................44 Social Media..................................................48 Alan Cumming Kanye West, Boy George, and Naomi Campbell 2 amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, Global Campaign Chair Sharon Stone, Diane Kruger Rosario Dawson, Adrien Brody Alessandra Ambrosio Michelle Rodriguez amfAR Hong Kong 2016 3 amfAR Annual Events amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is recognized around the world as one of the leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Its fundraising events receive global media coverage and are attended by the most prominent and influential members of the entertainment, fashion, business, and art communities. amfAR’s ability to fund groundbreaking, cure-focused research is due in large part to the money it raises through its many benefit events. Be it small cocktail receptions, art auctions, or international galas, amfAR events play a critically important role in raising funds to support innovative research programs and build HIV/AIDS awareness in the U.S. and around the world. George Clooney and Matt Damon Liza Minnelli Hilary Swank and amfAR Global Campaign Chair Sharon Stone 4 Karlie Kloss Jennifer Lopez Kate Hudson and Katy Perry Lady Gaga 5 Dame Helen Mirren Rihanna and Tom Ford Anna Wintour Cara Delevingne and Dree Hemingway Carine Roitfeld and Diane von Fürstenberg Elizabeth Banks 6 Janet Jackson Marc Jacobs and Zoe Saldana President Bill Clinton Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Sarah Jessica Parker and amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole Kim Kardashian West 7 amfAR Gala New York This high-visibility annual event kicks off New York Fashion Week and honors leading public gures who have made important contributions to the ght against AIDS. The gala attracts leaders from the worlds of fashion, business, entertainment, and the arts. To date, the amfAR Gala New York has raised more than $17 million for amfAR’s life-saving research. Memorable Moments At the 2016 event model Sara Sampaio and explorer Johan Ernst Nilson introduced a Mongolian expedition trip, which sold twice (once to Leonardo DiCaprio) for a total of $190,000. Honored in 2015, Harry Belafonte’s acceptance speech was a tour de force that riveted the Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro 800-strong crowd. Whoopi Goldberg made the award presentation. During the 2014 event, Liam Neeson made a surprise appearance to present amfAR’s Award of Courage to Vanessa Redgrave and Joely Richardson. In 2013, amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole was presented with amfAR’s Award of Courage by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. amfAR Ambassador Janet Jackson and long-time amfAR supporter Heidi Klum were also honored. The 2011 Gala featured a moving tribute to amfAR Founding International Chairman Dame Elizabeth Taylor delivered by Sir Elton John. President Bill Clinton and amfAR Founding Chairman Dr. Mathilde Krim were also honored. In 2010, Lady Gaga electried the crowd with her performance at a Terence Koh-designed piano Liam Neeson embellished with crushed pearls and M•A•C Cosmetics. Past Honorees Kenneth Cole, Rosario Dawson, Patrick Demarchelier, John Demsey, Richard Gere, Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Jackson, Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Donna Karan, Heidi Klum, Patti LaBelle, Lorne Michaels, Liza Minnelli, Rosie O’Donnell, Natasha Richardson, Carine Roitfeld, Sharon Stone, Diane von Fürstenberg, Barbara Walters, Robin Williams, Anna Wintour, and many more Total Media Impressions: 10.4 Billion Total Social Media Impressions: 496 Million Total Media Value: $4.5 Million Kendall Jenner 8 Chelsea Clinton Robin Wright Anna Wintour, Jeremy Piven, and Karlie Kloss amfAR Global Campaign Chair Sharon Stone and Beyoncé Knowles Robert De Niro and Jay Z Jay Z, Robert DeNiro, and Harvey Keitel Richard Gere Harry Belafonte, Dame Shirley Bassey, and Whoopi Goldberg President Bill Clinton Charli XCX and Icona Pop 10 Chanel Iman and Karlie Kloss Janet Jackson Rosario Dawson, Chris Rock, and Michelle Rodriguez Michael Kors, Michael Bloomberg, Heidi Klum Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Sir Elton John, and Dionne Warwick 11 amfAR Gala Hong Kong With amfAR’s TREAT Asia program improving HIV treatment and care throughout the Asia-Pacic region for the past 15 years, Hong Kong is a natural venue for the Foundation’s newest international fundraising gala. In its rst two years, the amfAR Gala Hong Kong has established itself as one of the city’s premier charity events and has raised more than $8 million. Memorable Moments Event Chair Pansy Ho, a driving force behind the success of amfAR Hong Kong, summoned all of the Event Co-Chairs in attendance at the 2016 event to the stage for a spectacular group photograph. Uma Thurman presented UN Goodwill Ambassador Victoria Beckham with amfAR’s amfAR Gala Hong Kong Event Chair Pansy Ho Award of Courage at the second annual gala in March 2016. Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody was in attendance at the 2016 event and donated one of his original artworks, which sold for $100,000 in the live auction. At the 2015 event, longtime amfAR supporter Leonardo DiCaprio donated a surprise auction lot—two seats at his personal table at the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gala in St. Tropez in July, plus an invitation to relax on his yacht the following day. After a lively round of bidding, four different guests offered $250,000 each, for a total of $1 million. Robin Thicke rounded out the 2015 event, getting the audience on their feet with his chart-topping hits “Blurred Lines,” “Give It To You,” and “Magic,” and a rendition of Michael amfAR Ambassador Michelle Yeoh Jackson’s “Rock With You.” Among the Guests Victoria Beckham, Aloe Blacc, Adrien Brody, Naomi Campbell, Kenneth Cole, Francisco Costa, Wendi Deng, Milutin Gatsby, Paris Hilton, Elle King, René Koneberg, Karolina Kurkova, Carina Lau, Cathy Lee, Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, Dee Poon, Michelle Rodriguez, Sir David Tang, Robin Thicke, Uma Thurman, Michelle Yeoh, Yvette Yung, and many more Total Media Impressions: 7.4 Billion Total Social Media Impressions: 297.4 Million Total Media Value: $2.82 Million Italo Zucchelli, Kevin Carrigan, and Francisco Costa 12 Gwyneth Paltrow amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole and CEO Kevin Robert Frost DJ Fat Tony, Naomi Campbell, and Kate Moss Karolina Kurkova Uma Thurman Carolina Parsons and amfAR Global Fundraising Chairman Milutin Gatsby 13 amfAR Gala Hong Kong 2016 Event Chairs Liu Wen Victoria Beckham and Adrien Brody amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole and Uma Thurman Lang Lang 14 Guests at amfAR Gala Hong Kong Cathy Lee and Martin Lee Vivienne Tam Shally Lin and Bill Zhao of Poly Auction House amfAR Ambassador Michelle Yeoh Aloe Blacc 15 amfAR Gala São Paulo Launched in April 2011, the amfAR Gala São Paulo is amfAR’s rst benet in South America. To date, the São Paulo gala has raised over $10 million for AIDS research. Memorable Moments An impromptu kiss with Ricky Martin sold for $90,000 in the 2016 live auction. Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian artist Ivete Sangalo joined Ricky Martin on stage for an incredible duet of “Livin’ La Vida Loca.” amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost delivered a moving tribute to iconic entertainer Cher at the 2015 gala before presenting her with the amfAR Award of Inspiration. The event featured explosive musical performances by pop superstar Kylie Minogue and samba icon Alcione. Grammy Award-winning superstar Mary J. Blige rocked the 2014 amfAR Gala São Paulo with a performance of her greatest hits. In 2013, soccer legend Pelé and pop star Fergie were honored during an event that included performances by two of Brazil’s most celebrated Felipe Diniz musicians, Gilberto Gil and Seu Jorge. In a 2012 auction highlight, amfAR Global Campaign Chair Sharon Stone put Debbie Harry on the auction block, and guests pledged a collective $100,000 for the chance to hear the beloved Blondie singer perform. Jennifer Hudson gave a rousing performance in 2011 and Brazilian superstar Preta Gil closed the event with an appearance that left guests dancing late into the night. Among the Guests Camila Alves, Alessandra Ambrosio, Naomi Campbell, Kenneth Cole, Andrea Dellal, Josh Duhamel, Isabeli Fontana, Bebel Gilberto, Izabel Goulart, Grace Jones, Karolina Kurkova, Kate Moss, Fernanda Motta, Sabrina Sato, Mario Testino, Dita Von Teese, Riccardo Tisci, and many others. Total Media Impressions: 3.78 Billion Total Social Media Impressions: 391 Million Total Media Value: $2.3 Million Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss 16 Alessandra Ambrosio and Isabeli Fontana Francisco Costa and Claire Danes Ivete Sangalo Izabel Goulart Jennifer Hudson Fergie and Josh Duhamel 17 Lucilia Diniz and Karolina Kurkova Ricky Martin Dita Von Teese Candice Swanepoel amfAR Global Campaign Chair Sharon Stone, Naomi Campbell, and Mary J. Blige Felipe Diniz