AmfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, has announced this year’s honorees at its upcoming Venice International Film Festival gala, amfAR Venezia.
Richard Gere will be recognized with the Award of Inspiration. “Few in the entertainment industry have done as much as Richard Gere to advance the fight against AIDS,” amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost said in a statement on Monday morning. “His humanitarianinstincts and deep desire tohelp those on the margins ofsociety, makehim aninspiration to us all here at amfAR.”
Film producer, businessman, philanthropist andformer Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Mohammed Al Turki willbe presented with the Philanthropic Leadership Award.“Thanks in part to Mohammed Al Turki’s leadership, The Red Sea International Film Festival has been aloyal supporter of amfAR’s work for many years, and through their generosity and partnership, they have helped advance our lifesaving research,” Frost said.
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The HIV/AIDS organization also revealed Monday that Rumer Willis will perform during the evening. She joins previously announced performer Kelly Rowland.
AmfAR Veneziawill take placeat Hangar Nicelli, Lido di Venezia, on Sept. 1.Presenting sponsors includeWorld Gold CouncilandThe Red Sea International Film Festival,withChopardandCamparias signature sponsors.SanClemente Palace Kempinskiis the official hotel partner.The event is also supported byBoroli WinesandRUMOR Rosé.
AmfAR is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education and advocacy. amfAR has invested more than $635 million in its programs and has awarded more than 3,800 grants to research teams worldwide since it was launched in 1985.
The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival runs Aug. 28 to Sept. 7.
