The Global Gift Gala returns to the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo on Friday 9th October for its second edition in the Principality, with organisers looking to build on the roughly €400,000 raised during its inaugural event in 2025.

This year’s edition is once again being organised with the involvement of Camille Gottlieb and Medy Anthony through their agency CMC Consulting, following their role in bringing the international charity gala to the Principality for the first time last year.  Gottlieb, the daughter of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco and founder of Be Safe Monaco, has been involved in several charitable initiatives in the Principality.

The event forms part of the international Global Gift Gala series led by Global Gift Foundation founder Maria Bravo and honorary chair Eva Longoria, with galas held in Dubai, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, and other destinations around the world. According to Anthony, the intention is for Monaco to become a recurring annual fixture on the Global Gift calendar, while maintaining a strong connection to the Principality.

LOCAL CAUSES AT THE HEART OF THE GALA

This year’s gala will benefit the Global Gift Foundation alongside Fight Aids Monaco and Corazones Unidos, the initiative founded by Alexandra Leclerc.

During a press conference on Monday, Anthony highlighted the importance of ensuring that the gala provides visibility for causes linked to Monaco.

“It’s important to include foundations from Monaco and involve people who work in Monaco,” Anthony said, explaining that the aim is to create a meaningful connection between the gala and the Principality.

APM Monaco, a longtime supporter of the Global Gift Foundation, returns as presenting sponsor of the event. Its relationship with Longoria also played a key role in bringing the gala to Monaco for its first edition. Despite a demanding schedule, Longoria is expected to make a brief trip to the Principality to attend Friday’s event, continuing her personal involvement.

LARA FABIAN TO PERFORM AS AUCTION RETURNS

The evening will also feature a performance by headline musical act Lara Fabian. Fundraising will continue through a live auction featuring several experiences and items. Among those revealed at the press conference is a helmet signed by Monaco Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc.

With its second edition, organisers are aiming to continue the momentum from the gala’s successful debut and establish it as an annual date on the Principality’s calendar.

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