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Frederique Constant Supports the 5th Edition of the Global Gift Gala

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November 2014


The Gala

Actress and philanthropist, Eva Longoria and latin star and UNICEF ambassador, Ricky Martin both co-chaired the 5th annual Global Gift Gala in London.
The philanthropic platform was created by both founders of Global Gift Foundation, Maria Bravo and Alina Peralta. An initiative celebrated in several parts of the world, Paris, Cannes, Marbella, London, Mexico and Dubai in support of local and international foundations.
The evening was supported by luxury watch manufacturer Frederique Constant Geneve.

Eva Longoria & Ricky Martin at the Global Gift Gala
Eva Longoria & Ricky Martin at the Global Gift Gala
Victoria Beckham attending the Global Gift Gala
Victoria Beckham attending the Global Gift Gala

Attendees of the evening included; international fashion designer and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN’S UNAIDS campaign, Victoria Beckham, who was awarded the Global Gift Philanthropeneur Award for her dedication towards charitable work through her success as an Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.

The evening raised over a staggering £300,000, which will go onto benefit The Eva Longoria Foundation – helping women and children in the Latino community through education and entrepreneurship; the Ricky Martin Foundation, whose mission is to stop human trafficking in minors; and The Global Gift Foundation which supports vulnerable women and children across the globe. In particular this year The Global Gift Foundation will be helping the city of Malaga, declared by UNICEF just last week the poorest city in Europe, where hundreds of children are starving daily.

Aletta Stas presents Ricky Martin with his own Frédérique Constant timepiece
Aletta Stas presents Ricky Martin with his own Frédérique Constant timepiece

“I would like to thank everyone for their generous donations tonight; we raised an impressive amount of money that will go on to support the important work our foundations do. It was also a great pleasure to present my dear friend Victoria Beckham with the Global Gift Philanthropeneur Award for her exceptional charitable work.” Eva Longoria

The Foundation

During the past 5 five years, the Global Gift Foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to 10 fiscally responsible foundations. These funds have been used to change the lives of hundreds of children and families, being used over a broad range of projects helping causes such as, cancer treatment for children in the UK, emergency aid to the Philippines, life changing operations for disabled children in the UK and other European Countries, microloans for women in need of help, and many more.

Frédérique Constant Double Heart Beat “Black Beauty” watch
Frédérique Constant Double Heart Beat “Black Beauty” watch
Frédérique Constant Manufacture Heart Beat watch
Frédérique Constant Manufacture Heart Beat watch

Frederique Constant partnership kicked off in London, where the Eva Longoria and Ricky Martin Foundations were beneficiaries of the Global Gift Foundation through this Global Gift Gala event.

“We are proud to support Eva Longoria, Victoria Beckham, and Ricky Martin. Their passion for charitable work is commendable and impressive. Their foundations will improve the well being of many under privileged children. Frederique Constant is happy to be able to help to make a difference.” Peter Stas

Read more about Frederique Constant’s partnership with the Global Gift Foundation HERE

Source: Frederique Constant