UNICEF raised a record-breaking $2.6 million at its third annual Snowflake Ball, presented by Baccarat, at Cipriani 42nd St in New York City on November 28. Almost 800 guests attended the black-tie gala which honored Amy Robbins and Bjorn Ljungqvist with The Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award. The award was presented by Sean Hepburn Ferrer, son of UNICEF's legendary Ambassador Audrey Hepburn. Hosted by Bryant Gumbel, the gala concluded with a performance by UNICEF Ambassador and Grammy award winner, India Arie.
Guests were treated to an exceptional dinner crafted by three of the world's top culinary masters. The first course of cured salmon gravlax was created by renowned master chef Marcus Samuelsson, co-owner and executive chef of Aquavit. Sylvano Fiorindo of Cipriani was responsible for the entrée – Double French Lamb Chops with Natural Lamb Sauce - and Chef Daniel Boulud designed a chocolate confection for the dessert.
Pamela Fiori, acted as Project co-chair of the evening along with interior designer Charlotte Moss. Gala co-chairs Alicia Bythewood and Hillary Gumbel were present as well as Junior co-chairs Barbara Bush and Maggie Betts.
The UNICEF Snowflake Ball celebrates the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake and honors those individuals who have made key contributions to UNICEF's mission to save and improve the lives of millions of children in over 150 countries worldwide.
