Special Events

UNICEF USA

SEASON BROCHURE 2019 –2020

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UNICEF USA Special Events We’re on a mission to provide essential funding for the survival and development of all children. UNICEF USA’s events are designed to educate, raise funding, and garner awareness for UNICEF’s lifesaving work, bringing together a family of global citizens dedicated to saving and protecting children. With your help, UNICEF can continue to fight for the survival and development of all children.

We hope you can join us this season for an exciting roster of events outlined in this brochure – our biggest season yet!

Thank you

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WEST NYACK

Over 100 players will enjoy a great day of golf while supporting UNICEF’s lifesaving work. The 8th annual 18-hole golf tournament will include buffet breakfast, grill-on-course lunch, and an awards ceremony.

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09.16 2019

Manhattan Woods Golf Club 1 Sergeant Ahlmeyer Drive West Nyack, NY 10:00 AM Shotgun Start 3:00 PM Awards Ceremony 917-720-1353 jhaigis@unicefusa.org

HONOREE

ATTIRE

Ed Lloyd

Golf

LEADERSHIP

PRICING

HONORARY CHAIRS

PGA Tour Player Paul Casey and LPGA Tour Player Danielle Kang; CO-CHAIRS

Philip Birsh, Michael Sasso, Christian Simonds, Lou Switzer

Individual tickets are $1,500 and foursomes start at $6,000. Hole sponsorships start at $5,000.

Counter-clockwise from top: PGA Tour Player Paul Casey; Co-chair Christian Simonds and Belen Mozom; Stacey Cohan at the UNICEF Golf Classic

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THE UNICEF GOLF CLASSIC

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10.11 2019 The annual luncheon honors strong, extraordinary leaders who are contributing locally and internationally to the improvement of children’s lives.

Now in its 9th year, the event will take a look at the migrant and refugee crisis and the vulnerability of children with no permanent home, around the world and in Chicago.

CHICAGO

11:00 AM – 1:15 PM HONOREES

CHAIRS

F.K. Day and Leah Missbach Day, Co-founders, World Bicycle Relief; Dr. Helene Gayle, CEO, Chicago Community Trust

Ceylan Eatherton and Cecelia Pikul

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

To be announced

ATTIRE

Business PRICING

Individual tickets are $100 and tables of 10 are $10,000.

sborisuth@unicefusa.org 312-224-4794

The Ritz Carlton Chicago 160 E. Pearson Street Chicago, Illinois 60611

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THE UNICEF HUMANITARIAN AWARDS LUNCHEON CHICAGO

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THE UNICEF HUMANITARIAN AWARDS LUNCHEON

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LOS ANGELES

10.26 2019 Celebrating the annual party’s 8th year, the evening is hosted by UNICEF’s Next Generation, a group of young leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in their 20s and 30s who commit their resources, resolve and enthusiasm toward supporting UNICEF’s lifesaving work. The party includes a 5-hour open bar, DJ, and more.

Kimpton La Peer Hotel 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM LEADERSHIP CHAIR

Nima Nejat VICE CHAIR

212-922-2637 nextgen@unicefusa.org

Kenna CREATIVE CO-CHAIRS

Babs Burchfield Carlton DeWoody MUSIC CHAIR

Brett Williams NEXTGEN CHAIR

Kelly Wilson HONORARY CHAIR

Halima Aden, UNICEF Ambassador ATTIRE/THEME

Blue Moon/Inner Space

Clockwise from top: Noah Centineo and Ross Butler; Tinashe; UNICEF Masquerade Ball committee; Billie Eilish performs during the 7th Annual UNICEF Masquerade Ball; Avril Lavigne

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THE UNICEF MASQUERADE BALL

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THE UNICEF SNOWFLAKE BALL

NEW YORK PRESENTED BY JOHNSON & JOHNSON AND MARINER INVESTMENT GROUP

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12.03 2019

212-880-9131 jlopez@unicefusa.org

The Atrium (Reception) 60 Wall Street New York, NY

Cipriani Wall Street (Dinner and Program) 55 Wall Street New York, NY

6:00 PM Reception

7:30 PM Dinner and Program NextGen Party to follow

HONOREES

Marjolein and Ewout Steenbergen (Spirit of Compassion Award) Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award)

LEADERSHIP CO-CHAIRS

Tricia Hazlewood Moffitt and Purvi Padia NEXTGEN CHAIRS

Casey Gahan, Emily Watts Johnson, Sterling McDavid

Clockwise from top: Octavia Spencer; Sheryl Crow; Sara Bareilles; Sarah Jessica Parker, Mark Ruffalo, and Zoe Kravitz; Allison WIlliams and Orlando Bloom; Décor at the Snowflake Ball; P!NK

THE UNICEF SNOWFLAKE BALL NEW YORK

One of the most notable fundraising galas in New York, the 15th annual evening will celebrate the humanitarian organization’s reach over 6 continents and honor individuals who have shown an extraordinary commitment to UNICEF’s mission to put children first. Vogue Magazine raves the event is “nothing less than perfect.”

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02.07 2020

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THE UNICEF GALA DALLAS

THE UNICEF GALA DALLAS The third annual black-tie gala will shine a light on the heroes of UNICEF making the world better for every child and will honor retired NBA player and UNICEF Ambassador, Dirk Nowitzki and his wife, Jessica for their enduring support of children in Dallas and around the world.

The Ritz-Carlton 2121 McKinney Avenue Dallas, TX 6:30 PM Reception 7:30 PM Dinner and Program After party to follow ATTIRE

Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki, UNICEF Ambassador (Spirit of Compassion Award)

Black Tie and All That Glitters Metallic

LEADERSHIP

Individual tickets start at $1,500 and tables range from $10,000 to $50,000.

CO-CHAIRS

Clockwise from top: Brad Paisley; Moll Anderson; Jessica Nowitzki and Kimberly Chandler; Rob Lowe; Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York;

Moll Anderson and Jan Miller Rich HONORARY CHAIR

Nancy C. Rogers

PRICING

dallas@unicefusa.org 469-754-3871

HONOREE

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LOS ANGELES

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03.14 2020

The 8th biennial gala will celebrate UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children and pay tribute to outstanding humanitarians for their philanthropic commitments. Since its debut in 2005, the gala has raised over $12 million for UNICEF’s work. Notable past participants have included UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham, George Clooney, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Sting, Reba McEntire, Tony Bennett, U.N. Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas, and Matt Damon.

The Beverly Hilton Hotel 9876 Wilshire Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90210 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception 7:30 PM Dinner and Program 424-332-1353 socal@unicefusa.org

HONOREES

FOUNDING CHAIR

Sir Elton John and David Furnish (Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award)

Ghada Irani

Caryl M. Stern (Helenka Pantaleoni Humanitarian Award)

Black tie

Deepak Chopra (Spirit of compassion Award) LEAD BENEFACTORS

Bob and Tamar Manoukian

ATTIRE PRICING

Individual tickets range from $1,250 to $2,500 and tables range from $12,500 to $50,000.

Clockwise from top: Pharrell Williams performs onstage during the 7th Biennial UNICEF Ball; Chief Content Officer for Netflix Ted Sarandos; George Clooney, Jerry Weintraub and Matt Damon; UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham; Nicole Kidman; David Furnish and Elton John

THE UNICEF BALL LOS ANGELES

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THE UNICEF BALL

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04.01 2020 New England’s top UNICEF fundraising event, the UNICEF Luncheon Boston will pay tribute to UNICEF’s work on behalf of refugees and migrants.

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UNICEF LUNCHEON BOSTON

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Below: Rachel Platten performs at the UNICEF Gala Boston 2016; Opposite page: 2020 Keynote Speaker Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer

The Westin Copley Place 10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 CO-CHAIRS

Brenda Bancel and Jeannette Hsu-McSweeney Individual tickets start at $500. Tables range from $10,000 to $50,000.

FEATURING

A tribute to her grandmother Audrey Hepburn’s legacy of philanthropy and advocate for child refugees by Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY

Luke Islam, America’s Got Talent

bostonevents@unicefusa.org 857-453-8013

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A landmark event for the Southeast, the 6th annual gala will raise significant funds for UNICEF’s lifesaving work and celebrate the outstanding philanthropic work of The Brewer Family in support of the world’s children.

Recent event participants have included UNICEF Ambassador Laurence Fishburne, Ted Turner, and Rebecca and Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

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04.16 2020

The Foundry at Puritan Mill 916 Joseph E Lowery Boulevard NW Atlanta, GA 404-239-3299 atlanta@unicefusa.org

6:30 PM Reception 7:30 PM Dinner and Program HONOREES

DÉCOR CHAIRS

Ginny and Charles Brewer and Family (Global Philanthropist Award)

John Bossard and Mary Frances Garrett

CHAIRS

ATTIRE

Payal Pittie Rao and Chiara Visconti di Modrone-Pervanas

Cocktail

PATRON CHAIRS

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Michele Garren, Mary Mapes, Ashley Miller, Beth Park, and Angelica Young

MENU DESIGNED BY PRICING

$2,500 for 2 tickets.

Tables range from $12,500 to $50,000.

Left to right: Laurence Fishburne, Rose Mutombo, and Dikembe Mutombo

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THE UNICEF GALA CHICAGO SAT

04.25 2020

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One of UNICEF USA’s longestrunning and most notable annual galas, the event is known for its mission-driven program and celebration of UNICEF’s work in 190 countries and territories.

ekasdorf@unicefusa.org 857-453-8017

6:30 PM Reception 7:30 PM Dinner and Program HONOREE

ATTIRE

Chance the Rapper (Humanitarian Award)

Black Tie

EVENT LEADERSHIP

Individual tickets are $1,000. Tables range from $10,000 to $100,000.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available from $10,000 to $100,000.

Sheilah Burnham, Bill Dietz, Kathy Lai, and Hilary Scott

PRICING

THE UNICEF GALA CHICAGO

The Geraghty 2520 S Hoyne Avenue Chicago, IL

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05.02 2020 The UNICEF Gala San Francisco has raised over $1M since its inception in 2017. This new event series continues to raise critical funds for UNICEF’s lifesaving programs.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel 600 Stockton Street San Francisco, CA 6:30 PM Reception 7:30 PM Dinner and Program HONOREE

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Halima Aden, UNICEF Ambassador LEADERSHIP CO-CHAIRS

Susanne Caballero and Danielle Boutros ATTIRE

Black tie PRICING

Individual tickets are $500 and tables range from $5,000 to $25,000.

sanfrancisco@unicefusa.org 415-549-0931

Elena Marimo Berk,UNICEF USA Northwest Regional Board Member (Spirit of Compassion Award)

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THE UNICEF GALA SAN FRANCISCO

Ishmael Beah

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832-463-2428 houston@unicefusa.org

Eileen Lawal (Margaret Alkek Williams Humanitarian Award) HONORARY CHAIRS

Susan and Dan Boggio Ann and Tod Holmes Brigitte and Bashar Kalai Penny and Paul Loyd Margaret Alkek Williams Randa and Charles Williams GALA CHAIRS

Alex Blair and Mark Grace Winell and Doug Herron Sippi and Ajay Khurana Amy and Rob Pierce

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THE UNICEF GALA HOUSTON

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05.08 2020 The definitive and mission-focused gala, now celebrating its 7th annual year, invites Houstonians to support UNICEF’s international and local efforts to ensure every child can survive and thrive.

Recent gala participants have included First Lady Barbara Bush, UNICEF Ambassador Angie Harmon, country music royalty Faith Hill, and music legend and humanitarian Michael Bolton.

The Post Oak at Uptown Houston 1600 West Loop South Houston, TX 6:30 PM Reception 7:30 PM Dinner and Program

NEXTGEN CHAIR

Catherine Clarke Murphy ATTIRE

Black tie PRICING

Individual tickets range from $750 to $3,000. Tables range from $750 to $50,000.

From top: Faith Hill, Margaret Alkek Williams, Barbara Bush, and Caryl M. Stern; Angie Harmon and Michael Bolton

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WHY GIVE TO UNICEF?

UNICEF operates the world’s largest humanitarian warehouse and can ship lifesaving supplies anywhere in the world within

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HOURS. >3% OF EVERY DOLLAR DONATED GOES TO ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

UNICEF USA helps save and protect the world’s most vulnerable children.

UNICEF USA is rated one of the best charities to donate to. © UNICEF/UNI199159/Panday

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UNICEF has saved more children’s live than any other humanitarian organization in the world.

TO SAVE A SINGLE CHILD IS A BLESSING. TO SAVE A MILLION CHILDREN IS AN OPPORTUNITY GRANTED TO US BY UNICEF. AUDREY HEPBURN UNICEF GOODWILL AMBASSADOR

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UNICEF HELPS IMMUNIZE

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Founded in 1947, UNICEF USA has been dedicated to supporting the global organization’s lifesaving work. For over 70 years, we have vigorously pursued our mission of educating, advocating and fundraising with the American public, working to place children’s rights and children’s issues at the heart of the American agenda, and building a movement of supporters for our vision of a world in which every child has a chance to thrive.

FOR MORE, VISIT UNICEFUSA.ORG

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THANK YOU

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Tyler Armstrong Managing Director, Special Events UNICEF USA 125 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 TARMSTRONG@UNICEFUSA.ORG 212-922-2501

Jennifer Lopez Senior Director, Special Events UNICEF USA 125 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 JLOPEZ@UNICEFUSA.ORG 212-880-9131

Katherine Payne Assistant Director, Special Events UNICEF USA 10351 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 402 Los Angeles, CA 90025

We sincerely hope you can join us this year. UNICEF could not exist without your great, generous support.

UNICEFUSA.ORG/EVENTS

KPAYNE@UNICEFUSA.ORG 424-332-1350

Elisabeth Kasdorf-Torney Assistant Director, Special Events UNICEF USA 18 Tremont Street Suite 820 Boston, MA 021088 EKASDORF@UNICEFUSA.ORG 857-453-8017

Jake Haigis Coordinator, Special Events UNICEF USA 125 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 JHAIGIS@UNICEFUSA.ORG 917-720-1353