About a month ago, watch manufacture Girard-Perregaux announced its support behind the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, which was launched before the end of the year with a Benefit Gala in Los Angeles on December 9th. The event featured performances by Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, Heather Headley and Anna Maria Martinez.
Bocelli, who is the best selling classical solo artist in the world, suffers from blindness. He lost his sight when he was 12 years old. That’s why he’s particularly sensitive to people with disabilities. His foundation will raise funds and awareness to fight poverty and work with people who have illness or disabilities to assist them in overcoming barriers.
Produced by Studiomusica and Jo Champa and presented by the Grammy Museum Foundation, a fundraising event will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
What’s the connection between Girard-Perregaux, a watchmaking brand, and Bocelli’s charity? It comes from a personal relationship and heeding the call. As Michele Sofisti, CEO of Sowind Group (owners of GP and Jean Richard) says, “We are very proud and excited to join forces with Andrea Bocelli in the launch of his new foundation. His accomplishments as an artist and philanthropist are an inspiration to all of us and we are happy to support him in this new pursuit”.
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