Held on 23 June 2011, 51 guests paid RM 1,000 each for the gourmet dinner cooked by Chef Tiziano and another RM 58,000 was raised from the auction of 26 items. All nett proceeds went to Empowered, the Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia.
THANK YOU, YOUR EXCELLENCY MR FOLCO DE LUCA GABRIELLI AND MADAM NILOU FOR HELPING THIS GOOD CAUSE!
Those wishing to help Empowered please visit www.empowered.org.my
Bingley Sim of CIMB, Edward Holloway and the Italian ambassador HE Mr Folco de Luca Gabrielli
Soraya, the mother of Nilou, Madam Nilou the spouse of the Italian ambassador and Brando, their son.
Averlin Yap, Leong Chee Meng, Head of Operations of Empowered and encologist Dr Christina Ng Van Tze, founder of Empowered
left; Encologist Dr Christina Ng the founder president of Empowered, Madam Nilou de Luca Gabrielli, Puan Sri Czarina and Tunku Ireen Tuanku Jaafar of Negri Sembilan.
Dato Lee Choong Yan, president and CEO of Genting Malaysia and Datin Lee Siew Fong
HE the Italian ambassasor giving a welcome speech as guests checked which items to bid
Brando doing the 'No photos please' routine
This was his house so Brando could sit while guests had to stand to listen to his father's speech
Dr Christina Ng giving a speech as Brando slouches
Brando, son of the Italian ambassador catching a cat nap as he knew it would be a long night
The emcee Kevin Tann of Resorts World checking if the model for the shawl was ready
Here she is, Claudillea Holloway modelling the raw silk shawl by Eric, the protege of Yves Saint Laurent. Each sold for RM 2,000 or RM 2,500 for the big one.
The auction items donated by friends, relatives and members of Empowered
Princess Dr Becky Leogardo and Lillian Too, the world's greatest feng shui author whose books have sold nearly 10 million and translated into 80 languages.
Lillian Too, founder of World of Feng Shui, Princess Dr Becky Leogardo, founder of BML Skincare and Cosmetics and Madam Nilou de Luca Gabrielli the Italian ambassador's wife who hosted the fund raiser
Kevin Tann, assistant VP of Promotions & Entertainment of Resorts World and Jennifer Ong, founder publisher of World Asia Publishing
Looking super sexy like a supermodel in Alice Chai gown
I told Jennifer Ong to show more leg but she is the shy type
Which makes two of us
Maria Fernando of Rainbow CNG Systems and Giuliano Vallini of Dragon Regent
The ever youthful and beautiful Lee Bee and Felicia Maccagno
Tan Sri Othman Marican and Puan Sri Sylvia in Roberto Cavalli that came with tails
Princess Dr Becky Leogardo holding Louis Vuitton, Tan Sri Othman Marican and Puan Sri Sylvia
Lovely actress singer Betty Banafe with the dishy Dato Shaheen Khan of Ri-Yaz Hotels and Resorts. I have a similar necklace like hers but mine is much bigger and flashier of course
Tunku Ireen, daughter of the 10th King of Malaysia and Fauziah Harun, former Miss Malaysia Miss World
Lillian Too and husband Wan Jin and the Italian ambassador, Madam Nilou and Brando
Guests checking out the 26 auction items
Princess Dr Becky Leogrado in Michael Ong, Tan Sri Othman Marican in Dolce & Gabbana and Puan Sri Sylvia in Roberto Calvalli
Puan Sri Czarina, Luigi Bajona, Fauziah Harun and Tunku Ireen Tuanku Jaafar
Guests listening to the speeches by the Italian ambassador and Dr Christina Ng
Datuk Steve and Datin Su Day will be hosting a double celebration on 30 June to mark Vision KL's 15th anniversary which won the inaugural KL Mayor's award for Best Magazine. Lillian Too and husband Wan Jin looking good and I love her Cartier bag!
Chef Tiziano Rosetti from Riccione, from the region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy and Dr Christina Ng who gave him a gift for being so kind to cook for the fund raiser dinner
Dato Mohan Karthigasu , CEO of Crest Consulting Services and Datin Mohan
Brando showing off the item to be auctioned
Puan Sri Sylvia having a closer look
Dato Nancy Yeoh's voluptuous figure continues to be the talk of town
Dato Nancy Yeoh not only has Jennifer Lopez's ass but a heart of gold as she bidded and won 2 items for over RM 5,000.
Dato Nancy Yeoh could not take her eyes off her winning bid
So useful to have kids like Claudillea Holloway who could be roped in to work for free. This silver amulet was also bought by Datuk Nancy Yeoh so now she has one talisman for herself and one for hubby Encik Ronald Quay
Al fresco dining by the swimming pool
HIS EXCELLENCY MR FOLCO DE LUCA GABRIELLI AND HIS LOVELY WIFE MADAM NILOU DE LUCA GABRIELLI HOSTED A CHARITY DINNER AT THEIR ELEGANT RESIDENCE IN HIGH CLASS AMPANG HILIR AREA IN AID OF EMPOWERED, THE CANCER CHARITY SERVING THE POOR.
ITALIAN EMPOWERMENT!
The gourmet dinner and auction of 26 items at their residence raised RM 109,050 for Empowered, the non-profit organisation serving cancer patients.
Madam Nilou la Luca Gabrielli, the magnificently-maned spouse of the Italian ambassador and the organising committee of Empowered roped in 51 generous Malaysians and foreign friends to pay RM 1,000 per person to attend the fund-raising dinner in aid of Empowered. The sumptuous meal was held in their elegant residence with free seating for guests spread over 7 tables.
With RM 51,000 safely in the kitty, another RM 58,000 was raised from the auction of 26 items ranging from antique hairpins, marble seal, jade pendants, silver amulets, silver belts, paintings, Laphroaig scotch whisky, Courvoiser cognac, economy class ticket to Rome sponsored by Malaysia Airlines to esoteric items like silver bolster ends and the rare ‘caping’ or modesty cap shaped as leaf for little children. All sold above their reserved prices as couture-clad guests sipping champagne and wine before tucking into food cooked by a visiting Italian chef knew their good fortune must be shared.
Nett proceeds went to Empowered, the Cancer Advocacy Society of Malaysia, a non-profit, non-governmental organisation registered as a society. Empowered was launched by the Director-General of the Ministry of Health in 2009.
Founded by encologist Dr Christina Ng, Empowered’s mission is to save lives, prevent cancer and serve the poor afflicted with cancer in Malaysia. Founder-president Dr Christine Ng was working at University Hospital when she was inspired to establish Empowered. As an encologist, she had treated poor patients from the poor strata of society.
Says Dr Christina Ng, “Cancer patients with little income live in fear and frustration. They are ignorant of new medicines, cannot afford expensive treatments and cannot afford to give up their job. Medical terms and jargon confuse them and everyone has advice or opinion to give and they don’t know who or what to believe.
“Empowered is here to listen, help and give them hope. We assure them cancer is not a life sentence even if they are poor. We strive to be champion of the poor cancer victims and bring to their home our structured programmes to help them cope with cancer and improve their quality of life.”
Madam Nilou Gabrielli met Dr Christina Ng last year at another charity dinner. The good doctor later contacted her regarding the possibility of joining forces. Madame Nilou recalled, “The organising committee of Empowered asked the Italian ambassador and myself if we could assist as they wanted an Italian theme for their annual fund raising.
“We were happy to help as we are always keen on charity initiatives. It is important to help the less fortunate, more so in a host country which has welcomed us so warmly. Hosting the charity dinner at our home is the least we can do to help the local community as our way of showing our gratitude and appreciation.”
The money has gone towards Empowered’s 2011 project on colon cancer screening and education programmes for poor communities living in Selayang and Gombak districts. A similar programme last year in Sentul led to many lives being saved through early detection. A lung and breast cancer screening allowed those with breast lumps to seek further tests and treatment.
A splendid Italian feast was enjoyed by the donors. Delicacies included mushroom carpaccio with truffles, marinated prawns, steamed lobster garullese style, cream of peas with shrimp, oven baked mussels, risotto with 34-carat (yes, not 24-carat) gold flakes, chicken with bell peppers, barramundi in salt, vegetarian lasagna, penne with pesto a and clams, octopus, potato and olive salad and delightful Italian pastries and desserts. Chef Tiziano Rossetti flew in from Riccione, the region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy last Monday and stayed a week and cooked for the occasion so it was a rare treat. The tables overflowed from inside the residence to al fresco dining by the swimming pool.
Many guests bidded each other for the auction items which were donated by friends, relatives and members of Empowered, proving charity does begin at home.
Those wishing to help, visit www.empowered.org.my
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