Girard-Perregaux partners with Andrea Bocelli and launch a new foundation

Thursday 08 December, 2011 - 12:00 PM EST

Girard-Perregaux partners with Andrea Bocelli and launch a new foundation

2011 Benefit Gala to be held in Los Angeles

Girard-Perregaux has proudly become the partner or world renowned artist Andrea Bocelli in the launching of a new foundation. The Andrea Bocelli Foundation will host a Benefit Gala on December 9th in Los Angeles.

The 2011 Benefit Gala will feature a dinner and performances by Andrea Bocelli himself as well as David Foster, Heather Headley and Anna Maria Martinez. The foundation will be launched at a fundraising event produced by Studiomusica and Jo Champa presented by the Grammy Museum Foundation and will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

The Andrea Bocelli Foundation will be a body aimed at supporting those living in poverty or overcoming barriers caused by illness and disability. Two types of programs will be supported- those that alleviate poverty and those that help people overcome physical limitations caused by illness. The Foundation will actively seek to identify innovative and original projects to support.

Michele Sofisti, CEO of Sowind Group (Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard), declared to be very proud and excited to join forces with Andrea Bocelli in the launch of his new foundation as his accomplishments as an artist and philanthropist are an inspiration to everyone.

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