This star-studded ensemble taking place at the Monte-Carlo Bay
Hotel & Resort on Sunday, June
16th will bring together the worlds of entertainment,
philanthropy, and community for a night dedicated to raising funds
for Make-A-Wish International.
MONTE-CARLO, Monaco, May 10, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Set against the stunning backdrop of the
Mediterranean Sea and scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 8pm to midnight, Make-A-Wish International,
in partnership with the prestigious Monte-Carlo Television
Festival, will host the inaugural Night of 100 Stars fundraising
dinner and afterparty. More than one hundred esteemed guests,
international celebrities and notable Monégasques, will come
together in support of Make-A-Wish's noble mission: to grant the
wishes of critically ill children from around the world. The
glamorous event, co-hosted by model and TV personality Victoria
Silvstedt and Dancing with the Stars France winner Maxime Dereymez,
will feature a special performance by The Voice France contestant
Nade.
"This event is more than just a glamorous
night. It is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives
of children around the world." - Swedish model, TV personality and
event co-host Victoria Silvstedt:
Luciano Manzo, President and CEO
of Make-A-Wish International is leading this extraordinary event
with a passion for making a positive impact. After a successful
career in business, he decided to dedicate his time and expertise
to philanthropy, using his global network to support those in need.
"I believe that with great success comes great responsibility,"
says Mr. Manzo. "Through Make-A-Wish International, I wanted to
make a difference in the world, and my business and personal
connections have allowed me to create meaningful change. I am
deeply grateful that the Monte-Carlo Television Festival selected
Make-A-Wish International as it's charity partner and also
appreciate We Create Events for donating their services, without
which this event would not have been possible."
Laurent Puons, CEO of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival added,
"As our festival celebrates the talent of international television
production, we also shine a light on the positive impact our
industry can have on the lives of others. With this event, we are
delighted to support Make-A-Wish International and to help grant
wishes to children around the world who are living with critical
illnesses."
One of the evening's hosts, Ms. Silvstedt, stated, "I am deeply
honored to be co-hosting the inaugural Night of 100 Stars in my
home city of Monte-Carlo. This
event is more than just a glamorous night. It is an opportunity to
make a real difference in the lives of children around the world."
Adds Mr. Dereymez, "our goal on June
16th is to raise enough money to grant 100 life-changing
wishes for the incredibly brave children that Make-A-Wish supports.
Victoria and I plan to make the
event entertaining, inspiring and impactful."
To purchase tickets for Night of 100 Stars visit
worldwish.org/100stars or contact events@worldwish.org.
About Make-A-Wish® International
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with
critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish is the world's
leading children's wish-granting organization, having granted more
than 585,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide. Every 25 seconds, a
child is diagnosed with a critical illness and becomes eligible for
a wish. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more
than 27,000 volunteers around the globe, Make-A-Wish delivers hope
and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Wish
experiences restore the childhood stolen by a critical illness
diagnosis and can help improve emotional and physical health. For
more information about Make-A-Wish International, visit
https://worldwish.org
About Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Originally created by Prince Rainier
III of Monaco, and now
under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival
has, for more than sixty years, presented the very best of
television from around the world. The Festival has also been at the
forefront in showcasing the highly talented professionals
associated with many of the most successful programs in the history
of the medium. Celebrities, producers, directors, writers and heads
of studios, networks and digital platforms gather in June every
year to attend series launches, premiere screenings, conferences,
press activities, public events, VIP meetings and signing sessions.
Culminating with a unique competition, which celebrates and honors
fiction, news and current a airs programming with the prestigious
Golden Nymph Awards, the Monte-Carlo Television Festival is
recognized as one of the finest Festivals in the world, enhanced
even further by its location in the magical Principality of
Monaco. www.tvfestival.com
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