1 year ago
amfAR Venezia Gala Raises Millions for AIDS Research
The amfAR foundation held a fundraising gala in Venice during the film festival.
Actor Colman Domingo hosted the event, which included a dinner and live auction.
Celebrities like Jude Law and Halsey attended.
The auction featured art and vacations, raising millions of dollars.
Singer Halsey, who has benefited from amfAR's research, bid on a piece.
The night ended with a performance by Ava Max.
The money raised will support AIDS research and related programs.
The amfAR Venezia fundraiser took place during the Venice Film Festival.
Colman Domingo hosted the event.
The event raised $3.4 million through a live auction.
Halsey bid on the top lot and spoke about amfAR's impact.
Ava Max performed at the end of the night.
- Who
- Celebrities and philanthropists
- What
- amfAR Venezia fundraiser
- Where
- Arsenale, Venice
- When
- During the Venice Film Festival
- Why
- To raise money for AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment, education, and advocacy
Key facts
- Event
- amfAR Venezia fundraiser
- Location
- Arsenale, Venice, Italy
- Host
- Colman Domingo
- Raised
- $3.4 million
- Auction Items
- Contemporary artworks, jewelry, destination vacations
- Notable Attendees
- Jude Law, Halsey, Paris Jackson, Ava Max
Quotes
Halsey
Singer
“I, a couple years ago got diagnosed with two pretty severe autoimmune diseases and amfAR also contributes to autoimmune and cancer research. So the work they do allows people like me with less access than me to get treatment that they really, really need to live the lives that they deserve to live. So, it’s never been closer to home that it is right now.”
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