Hilary Swank and Alan Cumming showed their support for amfAR at the Inspiration Gala Toronto which raised nearly $500,000 to benefit amfAR’s innovative AIDS research programs.
The amfAR Inspiration gala in Toronto was held on Sept.8, at The Carlu to support amfAR’s AIDS research programs. Tony-award winner Alan Cumming hosted the evening, and Oscar-winner actress Hilary Swank was the honorary chair. The gala also included a fashion presentation from Marc Jacobs, a live auction and a performances by Toronto native Sean Jones and the red-hot indie band Gossip.
Alan Cumming, Hilary Swank, and Adrien Brody / Photo: Ryan Emberley / amfAR Facebook page
Adrien Brody, Maria Bello, Paul Haggis, and M·A·C Global Brand President Karen Buglisi also joined amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost at the Carlu to support amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, at the first Inspiration Gala Toronto.
This isn't Swank's first time working with the charity for AIDS research, but she feels holding the event during TIFF is a good fit. "There's so many people here, and it's such a wonderful festival … the more people that are a part of it, the more people that are aware," she said.
ANOKHI's Pulse TV host with Hilary Swank
ANOKHI PULSE TV's host Daniel Ashwin Pillai was there to catch all the red capet action. Tune in PULSE TV for all the complete TIFF 2013 coverage and more on amfAR!
The highlight of the event was a raucous, high-energy performance by Gossip, who closed the night with a set that included their beloved hits Standing in the Way of Control and Heavy Cross. Gossip singer Beth Ditto brought Alan Cumming back to the stage for a surprise duet, a rendition of Dolly Parton’s Here You Come Again.
The black-tie gala also featured a men’s fashion presentation by Marc Jacobs, worn by Elmer Olsen models and styled by Corey Ng.
John Demsey, Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies and Chairman of the M·A·C AIDS Fund, was the event’s Chair. Host Committee members were Massoud Abbasi, Lisa Airan, M.D., and Trevor M. Born, M.D., Zark Fatah, Alex Filiatrault, Shinan Govani, Gregoriane Minot and Pierre Jutras, Kevin Pennant, Toufik Sarwa, and Mary Symons.
Guests enjoyed a fashion presentation by Marc Jacobs /Photo: Ryan Emberley/amfAR Facebook page
The Inspiration event series, produced by Josh Wood Productions, celebrates all aspects of men’s style and has raised more than $10 million to date for amfAR. Inspiration events have also been held in New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Miami.
The series has seen performances by such legendary artists as Katy Perry, Grace Jones, Debbie Harry, Jennifer Hudson, Scissor Sisters, Cyndi Lauper, Courtney Love, and Sinéad O’Connor.
Honorees at previous Inspiration Galas have included Jennifer Lopez, Alan Cumming, James Franco, Kevin Huvane, Francisco Costa, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Fergie, Michael Kors, Mario Testino, Ricky Martin, Robert Duffy/Marc Jacobs International, and Pelé.
Source:Pennant Media Group, thehollywoodreporter.com
Feature Image: Ryan Emberley/amfAR Facebook page
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