David Beckham is to receive the Global
Gift Philanthropist Award from Global Gift Gala honorary chair Eva Longoria at
the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris on May 13.
- David Beckham is to receive an award for his charity
work. The 38-year-old soccer star will receive the Global Gift Philanthropist
Award from Global Gift Gala honorary chair Eva Longoria at the Global Gift Gala
at the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris on May 13 in recognition of his work
with the Malaria No More UK Leadership Council, UNICEF and his role as patron
for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Eva said; ''The Global Gift Gala
Philanthropist Award recognises prominent figures who dedicate their time and
energy to helping those in need. David has worked extensively with a number of
charities and we are delighted to be able to honor his humanitarian work at this
special event.'' The 2013 Global Gift Gala Paris will be hosted by Eva and event
co-chairs Nikos Aliagas and founder of charitable organization The GREAT
Initiative, Karen Ruimy. All money raised at the event will benefit The Eva
Longoria Foundation and The GREAT Initiative. The Paris gala - which will
feature a cocktail reception, entertainment, dinner, a live auction, special
performances and tribute to award winners - will be the first in a series of
events planned throughout the year. Other Global Gift Galas taking place include
Marbella on August 4, Los Angeles in September - with the exact date still to be
confirmed - in London on November 23 and Punta Mita in Mexico on December 7.
Visit www.theglobalgiftgala.com for more information. (C) BANG Media
International
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