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The 11th annual UNICEF Snowflake\u00a0Ball took place on 1st December 2015\u00a0in New York City, with a cocktail reception\u00a0at the Museum of American\u00a0Finance followed by a dinner and an\u00a0after party at Cipriani Wall Street.
\nThe black-tie event brought together\u00a0over 800 guests, including celebrities,\u00a0philanthropists, and business\u00a0and community leaders.
\n[quote_box_right]The 11th annual UNICEF Snowflake\u00a0Ball raised over $3.5 million,\u00a0contributing to a total of\u00a0$27 million raised since its inception\u00a0in 2004.[/quote_box_right]
\nCelebrities in attendance included\u00a0Liam\u00a0Neeson, Debi Mazar, Brooke\u00a0Burke-Charvet, John Molner, Katie\u00a0Couric, Padma Lakshmi, Kuoth Wiel,\u00a0Riley Keough, Mia Moretti and Michelle\u00a0Monaghan, among others.
\nThe event featured a performance\u00a0by Grammy-Award winning recording\u00a0artist\u00a0and UNICEF Ambassador\u00a0P!nk.
\nActor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador\u00a0Orlando Bloom was presented\u00a0with the prestigious Audrey Hepburn\u00a0Humanitarian Award.
About UNICEF\u00a0Snowflake Ball we\u00a0had the honor\u00a0to speak with Jennifer\u00a0Lopez, Assistant Director, Special\u00a0Events for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
\n1. The first UNICEF Snowflake Gala\u00a0was in 2004.\u00a0How did everything start?
\nThe UNICEF Snowflake Gala was launched\u00a0in 2004 to raise awareness\u00a0and funds to support UNICEF\u2019s work\u00a0to save and improve the lives of the\u00a0world\u2019s most vulnerable children.
\nThe UNICEF Snowflake, a 3,000 pound\u00a0ornament designed by Ingo\u00a0Maurer\u00a0and adorned with 16,000\u00a0Baccara\u00a0crystals, is lit on the night\u00a0of the gala and illuminates the intersection\u00a0of 57th Street and 5th Avenue\u00a0in New York City, serving as a beacon\u00a0of hope, peace and compassion\u00a0for vulnerable children around the\u00a0world.
\n[quote_box_left]Dress code
\nA black-tie affair
\nLadies shine in gold and silver[/quote_box_left]
2. How many people are involved in\u00a0the event organization?
\nThe Snowflake Gala Committee includes\u00a029 members with leadership\u00a0from our co-chairs Moll Anderson\u00a0and Gillian Miniter, and Project\u00a0Chair, Pamela Fiori. In addition, we\u00a0have a production team and several\u00a0vendors that help execute the\u00a0gala.
\n![\"Iris](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/UNICEF-3.jpg\" "\\"Iris")
3. Could you tell us about the d\u00e9cor\u00a0for gala?
\nUNICEF Ambassador Vern Yip has helped\u00a0create the d\u00e9cor concepts for\u00a0the last 7 years.
\nVern is an incredibly\u00a0mission-focused\u00a0designer and always\u00a0looks for creative\u00a0ways to transform\u00a0the venue to\u00a0highlight\u00a0UNICEF\u2019s work.
This year, with the help\u00a0of Rafanelli\u00a0Events and Scott Mauro Entertainment,\u00a0the d\u00e9cor focused\u00a0on the celebration\u00a0of the UNICEF Snowflake\u00a0ornament.
\nThe event included abstract snowflake\u00a0centerpieces, twinkling ceiling\u00a0installations, and beautiful chair covers\u00a0featuring black and white photos\u00a0of the faces of the children who benefit\u00a0from UNICEF\u2019s lifesaving work.
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\n", "content_text": "The UNICEF Snowflake Ball is one of the most notable events of the year in New\u00a0York. But it has a more important role: to celebrate and raise funds and awareness\u00a0for UNICEF\u2019s lifesaving work for children around the world.\nThe 11th annual UNICEF Snowflake\u00a0Ball took place on 1st December 2015\u00a0in New York City, with a cocktail reception\u00a0at the Museum of American\u00a0Finance followed by a dinner and an\u00a0after party at Cipriani Wall Street.\nThe black-tie event brought together\u00a0over 800 guests, including celebrities,\u00a0philanthropists, and business\u00a0and community leaders.\n[quote_box_right]The 11th annual UNICEF Snowflake\u00a0Ball raised over $3.5 million,\u00a0contributing to a total of\u00a0$27 million raised since its inception\u00a0in 2004.[/quote_box_right]\nCelebrities in attendance included\u00a0Liam\u00a0Neeson, Debi Mazar, Brooke\u00a0Burke-Charvet, John Molner, Katie\u00a0Couric, Padma Lakshmi, Kuoth Wiel,\u00a0Riley Keough, Mia Moretti and Michelle\u00a0Monaghan, among others.\nThe event featured a performance\u00a0by Grammy-Award winning recording\u00a0artist\u00a0and UNICEF Ambassador\u00a0P!nk.\nActor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador\u00a0Orlando Bloom was presented\u00a0with the prestigious Audrey Hepburn\u00a0Humanitarian Award.\nAbout UNICEF\u00a0Snowflake Ball we\u00a0had the honor\u00a0to speak with Jennifer\u00a0Lopez, Assistant Director, Special\u00a0Events for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.\nUNICEF Goodwill Ambassador & Honoree: Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award Orlando Bloom (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for UNICEF)\n1. The first UNICEF Snowflake Gala\u00a0was in 2004.\u00a0How did everything start?\nThe UNICEF Snowflake Gala was launched\u00a0in 2004 to raise awareness\u00a0and funds to support UNICEF\u2019s work\u00a0to save and improve the lives of the\u00a0world\u2019s most vulnerable children.\nThe UNICEF Snowflake, a 3,000 pound\u00a0ornament designed by Ingo\u00a0Maurer\u00a0and adorned with 16,000\u00a0Baccara\u00a0crystals, is lit on the night\u00a0of the gala and illuminates the intersection\u00a0of 57th Street and 5th Avenue\u00a0in New York City, serving as a beacon\u00a0of hope, peace and compassion\u00a0for vulnerable children around the\u00a0world.\n[quote_box_left]Dress code\nA black-tie affair\nLadies shine in gold and silver[/quote_box_left]\n2. How many people are involved in\u00a0the event organization?\nThe Snowflake Gala Committee includes\u00a029 members with leadership\u00a0from our co-chairs Moll Anderson\u00a0and Gillian Miniter, and Project\u00a0Chair, Pamela Fiori. In addition, we\u00a0have a production team and several\u00a0vendors that help execute the\u00a0gala.\nIris Apfel (2nd L) and Honoree: Spirit of Compassion Award Mindy Grossman (2nd R) and guests (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for UNICEF)\n3. Could you tell us about the d\u00e9cor\u00a0for gala?\nUNICEF Ambassador Vern Yip has helped\u00a0create the d\u00e9cor concepts for\u00a0the last 7 years.\nVern is an incredibly\u00a0mission-focused\u00a0designer and always\u00a0looks for creative\u00a0ways to transform\u00a0the venue to\u00a0highlight\u00a0UNICEF\u2019s work.\nThis year, with the help\u00a0of Rafanelli\u00a0Events and Scott Mauro Entertainment,\u00a0the d\u00e9cor focused\u00a0on the celebration\u00a0of the UNICEF Snowflake\u00a0ornament.\nThe event included abstract snowflake\u00a0centerpieces, twinkling ceiling\u00a0installations, and beautiful chair covers\u00a0featuring black and white photos\u00a0of the faces of the children who benefit\u00a0from UNICEF\u2019s lifesaving work.\nThe post The UNICEF Snowflake Ball – The greatest ball in the world aimed for children needs appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-03-01T15:24:49+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-07-01T16:28:43+02:00", "author": { "name": "Svetlana Gavric", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/ceca/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Ceca.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/NASLOVNA-1.jpg", "tags": [ "UNICEF Snowflake Ball", "Hot topics" ] } ] }