On November 29, the UNICEF Snowflake Ball raised over $2 million with 610 guests attending.  Held annually in New York City, the Snowflake Ball helps celebrate UNICEF’s work and helps create a healthier and safer life for children all over the globe.  The seventh annual black-tie gala was hosted by Andy Cohen and featured a special performance by Natasha Bedingfield.

Sharon Taylor, was presented with UNICEF’s Spirit of Compassion Award, recognized for  the support of quality education programs and economic and civic development opportunities for children and families around the world.

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF presented the 2011 Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award to the Japan Committee for UNICEF’s Executive Director, Ken Hayami. Hayami accepted the award — which is named for UNICEF’s legendary Goodwill Ambassador — on behalf of all the UNICEF staff members who quickly and fearlessly responded to the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan earlier this year.

Two private dinners, prepared by the Red Rooster’s Marcus Samuelsson, raised a total of $33,000.

Two tickets to attend a live taping of Bravo’s Watch What Happens:Live  and pre-show cocktails with Andy Cohen raised $30,000.

A visit to the K.I.N.D. desk project in Malawi raised $15,000.  The generous winning bid will provide the money needed to create more than 300 desks, each of which seats 2 children.

UNICEF has served more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world.  Working in over 150 countries, UNICEF provides children with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more.

To learn more about UNICEF, and about ways to give please visit unicef.org

November 30, 2011